— When Mark King puts his fingers to the keys, he does it with a purpose For weeks, he’s been working on the music for an event that has his heart. The young woman who inspired it lived next door, the family’s long time babysitter. “Christine was like a daughter to us,” said King. …

Tragedy Inspires Neighbor to Use His Piano for Charity

November 30, 2013 – COLUMBUS DISPATCH

— One of the marquee awards bestowed at central Ohio’s 2013 National Philanthropy Day celebration went to someone who wishes he’d never been in the running for the honor. Dr. Mark King reminded those at this week’s luncheon that the charitable work that earned him the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Judges Award didn’t grow out of …

Feature in Capital Style Magazine

November 11, 2013 – CAPITAL STYLE MAGAZINE

— Ten years ago, Christine Wilson was one of five young lives lost in a house fire near Ohio State. But her spirit lives on at Christine’s Christmas, an annual holiday event that raises money to help burned children. The shy, …

2012 Christine’s Christmas Press Release

January 26, 2013

— During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 9th annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented. The Concert begins at 6:30 …

2012 Performers

January 16, 2013

— About Our Performers Mark King, Piano At age 13, Mark began his professional music career in Miami, Florida when he joined a group of college-aged musicians called Dante’s Devils as the keyboard player. At 16, he joined Rapid Transit, a local Miami band that achieved great local success and notoriety. In addition to club dates, …

A message from Mark King…

January 16, 2013

— First, I want to say thank you to my support team…my wonderful family. Thank you Heidi, Laura, Allison, Michael, and my parents, George and Patsy, for all of your love and support. I recorded “Christine’s Christmas” in November 2003, three months after the first …

The Board of Directors would like to thank the following …

January 16, 2013

— The Board of Directors would like to thank the following for their generous efforts to make this event a success: Our presenting sponsor, Macy’s. We could not be more grateful for your support of this event. Thank you for “believing” in Christine’s Christmas. Our sponsors and volunteers, without whom Christine’s Christmas would not be possible. …

The Christine Wilson Burn Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital thanks you for BELIEVING

January 16, 2013 – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

— The Christine Wilson Burn Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital sees 1,500 patient visits each year. In addition to excellent care, the Center focuses on strong educational, community outreach, and research initiatives. Your support tonight ensures that the highest level of treatment for thermally injured children continues in central Ohio. As a strong, positive staple of …

The Department of Radiology at Nationwide Children’s are proud to support Christine’s Christmas

January 15, 2013 – Nationwide Children’s Hospital

— The Department of Radiology, and all of us here at Nationwide Children’s, are proud to support Christine’s Christmas. Here, pediatric-trained specialists provide patients with advanced treatments, exceptional care and most importantly, remarkable results. Our Department of Radiology offers state-of-the-art technology designed to provide the highest quality images with the lowest dose of radiation. We’re also …