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Children Inc. to honor Garren Colvin at annual Raising of the Green on March 23; win some tickets


Children, Inc. will host its annual fundraiser, Raising of the Green, on March 23 at Paul Brown Stadium.

This black tie optional gala supports the organization’s work with children and families in our community.

This year, Children, Inc. will present Garren Colvin, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare with the 2019 Charity in Action Award.

The evening will also include a program hosted by Kathrine Nero, dinner, both live and silent auctions and an after-party.

Each year, Children, Inc. serves thousands of children and families, prenatally through college and career, in high-quality educational programs.  Proceeds from this night support the organization’s efforts to build a brighter future in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati.

Tickets to Raising of the Green are limited, and last year’s event sold out.  Ticket prices are $150 (gala and after party) and $125(gala only). 

Garren Colvin

Shannon Starkey-Taylor, CEO of Children, Inc., said, “Garren and St. Elizabeth Healthcare have been amazing supporters of our organization, particularly our NaviGo College and Career Prep division. This continued support is improving the lives of middle and high school students in our region through innovative college and career coaching which gives students a plan for life after high school and builds our region’s workforce.”

“Supporting our community through safe, quality programming for children and promoting a stronger workforce has always been a priority for me and St. Elizabeth Healthcare. I am proud of the continued success of Children, Inc. programs and am honored to be recognized by this innovative, mission-driven organization” said Garren Colvin.


Tickets to Raising of the Green are limited, and last year’s event sold out. Ticket prices are $150 (gala and after-party) and $125(gala only).

To purchase tickets, click rog2019.gesture.com.

Of, if you love UK Basketball and Children Inc, you may get a chance to win two tickets to the UK-Kansas game on Febraury 26 at Rupp and two tickets to the Raising of the Green event on March 23.

Click here now to register for the raffle.


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