Jolea Swann’s journey to the Holiday Tree Festival began when her daughter Becky experienced a neurological emergency. Sitting in Becky’s hospital room at Akron Children’s, Jolea was approached by Marilyn McGuckin, director of volunteers, about helping with a tree on a patient floor. “Marilyn suggested I start volunteering while Becky was sick. It would give […]
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Holiday Tree Festival joy keeps longtime volunteer coming back for more
When Patti Kelleher began volunteering at the Holiday Tree Festival in 1982, one thing stood out to her: The joy on people’s faces. “A family came in that looked like they didn’t have much, and they lit up. And I thought ‘what a joy,’” she recalled. “Look at what we are giving people. Their kids […]
Holiday Tree Festival spotlight: Building on the Promise
Visit the 32nd annual Holiday Tree Festival at the John S. Knight Center from Nov.23- Dec.1, and see the trees, wreaths and holiday gifts. Admission to the festival is free. For more information visit akronchildrens.org/treefestival.
A new family tradition for the Pollocks – the Holiday Tree Festival
We were blessed to have been able participate in Akron Children’s Holiday Tree Festival preview party on Nov. 16. In fact, we were so excited that we didn’t think to get a little boy sitter for the evening. Fortunately the event was so intriguing to our little mister that it wasn’t a problem for his entertainment.
Family of blind boy sponsors a tree featuring inclusivity for visually impaired
Every year since 2019, the Detwiler family has donated a tree to the Akron Children’s Tree Festival in honor of their youngest child, David, who was born blind, without a functioning kidney or bladder and with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. “David’s care at Akron Children’s is 100% the reason he is still here today,” said […]
Pro tips for decorating your tree this holiday season
While it may seem early, many people choose Thanksgiving weekend to start putting up their Christmas trees and holiday décor. We asked local decorator and florist Lori Reilly to share her top tips for decorating like a pro this holiday season. Artificial vs. live trees The advantage of an artificial tree includes the ability to […]