Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 — Ohio State Bye Weekend — for the Tesla Columbus Owners End of Summer Party & Light Show, beginning at 6:00 PM! ⚡️🎃
📍 Nationwide Children’s Employee Parking Lot W30
475 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
🚨 Tesla will also be on site! 🚨
Come check out the new Model Y L and Cybertruck, both of which will be on display during the event! ⚡️
Bring your Tesla, bring your friends, and get ready to light up the night! 🚗⚡️✨
🌮 Food, Fun & Community
Thanks to our generous sponsors, Esoteric Detailing and Rife’s Auto Body Grandview, guests will enjoy complimentary food trucks throughout the evening.
We’ll also be joined by representatives from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along with our patient champion, Kaden, who will share a few brief remarks about the impact of the hospital and the importance of giving back.
✨ Light Show & Silent Auction
The evening will feature an exciting Tesla Light Show, along with a selection of exclusive silent auction items.
100% of all silent auction proceeds will benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital, directly supporting the hospital and the incredible work they do for children and families.
❤️ Want to Donate an Auction Item?
We’d love to hear from businesses and individuals interested in donating a silent auction item. If you would like to donate golf foursomes on rare courses (Double Eagle, The Golf Club, Scioto Country Club, Muirfield Village or others), rare bourbon and/or wine collections, travel experiences, unique experiences and other one-of-a-kind items please email:
📧 info@teslacolumbusowners.com
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Nationwide Children’s Employee Parking Lot W30
Address: 475 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Patient Champion
Age: 9
Diagnosis: SC Sickle Cell, Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatic Insufficiency
During Kaden’s newborn screening, it was revealed that he had sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that leads to anemia and blocked blood vessels. Kaden was diagnosed with type SC, often considered less severe than type SS, but his experience proved otherwise. From ages 1 to 3, hospital stays were constant. Kaden was admitted for weekly blood transfusions, which quickly became part of life. Through it all, Kaden’s care team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital worked tirelessly to keep him comfortable and safe.
At age 5, Kaden started Hydroxyurea, a common treatment for sickle cell, which helped reduce his hospital stays. Around the same time, Kaden was assumed to have asthma, but genetic testing revealed a CFTR gene mutation, a change in the gene that provides instructions for the CFTR protein, which can lead to various health issues, most notably cystic fibrosis. Kaden was seen by a specialist after a flare up that included coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, and he was officially diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Despite these obstacles, Kaden’s spirit never wavered. “He is full of life and the party in any and every room,” shares Kaden’s mom, Terriana. Today, Kaden faces multiple medical challenges, but his energy is inspiring to everyone around him.
“I thank God for Kaden’s team of doctors at Nationwide Children’s,” Terriana says. “Without them I wouldn’t have the knowledge to help keep my son healthy at home and the help to keep him comfortable when admitted to the hospital.”