Velvet Ice Cream Launches July Community Fundraiser Benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital

July 17, 2026
From Velvet Ice Cream

UTICA, Ohio – Velvet Ice Cream is inviting guests to make a difference this July through a month-long fundraising campaign benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Throughout the month, donations collected at Ye Olde Mill, along with register round-up contributions, will directly support the hospital’s mission of providing exceptional pediatric care, advancing groundbreaking research, advocating for children and families, and improving health outcomes for kids everywhere.

To celebrate the campaign, Ye Olde Mill is featuring Confetti for a Cause as its July Sundae of the Month. The festive creation includes a scoop of Velvet’s creamy birthday cake ice cream topped with fluffy marshmallow sauce, crumbled sugar cookie, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, and a classic cherry. While the sundae helps spotlight the campaign, it is the generous register round-ups and guest donations throughout July that will benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

“Giving back has always been an important part of who we are at Velvet Ice Cream,” said Vice President Joanne Dager. “We’re honored to partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and provide our guests with an easy way to support the incredible work they do for children and families. Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a meaningful impact.”

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to exceptional patient care, innovative pediatric research, family advocacy, and improving the health and well-being of children across Ohio and beyond. Through the generosity of Ye Olde Mill visitors, this July’s fundraising campaign will help support those ongoing efforts.

“We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and for the lasting impact they have on so many families,” said Luconda Dager, President. “Our relationship extends beyond this campaign, as Velvet Ice Cream is proudly served year-round at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Magic Bean coffee shop, where patients, families, visitors, and staff can enjoy a scoop while on campus. We hope our guests will stop by Ye Olde Mill this month, enjoy our Confetti for a Cause sundae, and consider rounding up their purchase or making a donation to help support this outstanding organization.”