A Cleves 6-year-old’s biggest wish is about to arrive with bubbles, warm water and a whole lot of hometown backup. Tristen Nimtz, who lives with cerebral palsy and a mitochondrial disorder, will receive a hot tub this Saturday as one of the featured “angels” at Oser-Roth & Friends Fest.
Tristen recently turned 6 and, according to WCPO 9 Cincinnati, spends his free time playing Power Rangers with parents Jamie and Mike Nimtz. He entered foster care before the Nimtz family adopted him when he was nearly 3, and the family moved to Cleves about a year ago to find a home and school better suited to his needs. His new school nominated him for the charity’s angel program.
A Community Festival Built Around Big Wishes
The charity’s model is simple: raise money around a community festival and direct it toward the children and families being honored. On its official history page, Oser-Roth & Friends says it has raised nearly $1 million for 83 children and their families over the past 16 years.
The festival runs from noon to midnight this Saturday at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, with food, rides, games and live music. WCPO 9 Cincinnati reports that the celebration is free and open to the public, with donations encouraged and all money raised going directly to the angels and their families. The children’s wishes will be presented during the event.
New Venue, Same Angel Mission
This year’s party also comes with a venue change: organizers moved it from Mission Heights Farm to the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds and made it a one-day event, while keeping the live music, fundraising booths and fireworks. The event schedule lists the angel gift presentation for 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs, brats, metts, pizza and desserts will be available, so the hot tub won’t be the only thing getting warmed up.
Jamie Nimtz told WCPO that the nomination and community support have been overwhelming. For a family that moved to Cleves in search of a better fit for Tristen, Saturday’s handoff will put the focus on a concrete, joyful milestone: a wish coming true.
