2025 Gift of Life
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
6 – 10 p.m.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
This family-friendly event will have something for everyone including:
- Special programming highlighting Fairview Hospital
- Exclusive access to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- Complimentary rides on the Circle of Wildlife Carousel
- Get Close Small Animal Experience provided by the Zoo Education Team
- Superhero and Princess character experiences
- Raffles, prizes and more!
2024 Event
Community West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital brought together over 1,500 people to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Tuesday, August 13 for the 2024 Gift of Life Event. Gift of Life celebrates Fairview Hospital, which has been serving the needs of families in the Greater Cleveland Area for more than 125 years. Fairview caregivers provide services for women preparing to become mothers, for babies when they make their arrival, care for children at every stage and so much more.
Gift of Life attendees enjoyed exclusive access to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and their flagship event: Asian Lantern Festival, complimentary rides on the Circle of Wildlife Carousel, Get Close Small Animal Experience provided by the zoo education team, Superhero & Princess character experiences, face painting, refreshments, photobooth, raffles and so much more. Each guest left with a special Gift of Life magnet photo frame.
Over $20,000 was raised for Fairview Hospital Women & Children Services. Thank you to the sponsors, families, attendees, caregivers and volunteers who made the 2024 Gift of Life a success.
