On September 23, the Columbus City Hall lawn will be transformed into a field of 1,539 white pinwheels - each one representing a Franklin County baby lost over the last decade. Every pinwheel carries a family’s story of love and loss, a birthday that never came, and a child who will forever be remembered.

Together with Mayor Andrew Ginther and local families, CelebrateOne will host Field of Angels: Honoring Franklin County’s Babies during Infant Mortality Awareness Month. This will be a deeply emotional evening - one where we come together to honor the lives lost, stand with the families who carry their memories, and recommit ourselves to building a future where every baby celebrates their first birthday.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (speaking program begins promptly at 4:10 p.m)
Columbus City Hall Lawn, 90 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH

This evening will include:

• Welcome remarks from Mayor Andrew Ginther

• Reflections from CelebrateOne leadership

• A local family sharing their baby’s legacy

• A collective moment of silence to honor the 1,539 babies remembered

• Memorial activities, including the Pinwheel Installation, Hearts on a Line, and the Commitment Wall

We need you there. Your presence matters. It tells families they are not alone and makes clear that this community will not look away from the work still ahead.

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