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Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational
Donates All Ticket Revenue to Charity

Columbus, Ohio – December 22, 2008 – Tournament officials are excited to formally announce the 2nd annual Charity Ticket Program. A unique concept in the central Ohio sports community, the Charity Ticket Program returns 100% of all general admission ticket revenue to local charities. The program is designed to assist participating non-profit organizations in making a difference in the central Ohio community. The 2008 Charity Ticket Program raised $77,727.50 for local non-profit organizations.

"We are able to offer this program thanks to the tremendous support of our title sponsor, Nationwide, and our other major corporate partners who have provided the tournament with the financial foundation that allows us to give back to local charities in this manner," said the Tournament Director, Kip McBride.

The Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational Charity Ticket Program not only provides participating non-profit entities with 100% of the profits from all ticket sales generated by, or designated for, their organization. It also includes an additional $20,000 bonus pool which is distributed in November and allows the participating non-profits to benefit above and beyond what their own organization generates. Each charity receives a customized order form as well as an internet presence on www.nchigolf.com. Customers purchasing tickets online, or at the gate during tournament week, will be required to select a charity from the available list.