Janet Morgan and her golden retriever, Hannah, feel that making a child smile is a highlight of the Doggie Brigade experience at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Doggie Brigade canine to star in Annie
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Agility champion, Rally Obedience champion, and thespian are just a few accomplishments on Quincy Ennis’ resume, but he doesn’t like to brag. In fact, he likes to bark. Quincy, an 11-year-old golden retriever, collie and German shepherd mix, is a member of Akron Children’s Doggie Brigade.
Art show supports different kind of healing
July 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
On June 29, 6-year-old Emerson Schmidt smiled widely as she presented a $250 check to Theresa Borodkin, a nurse manager for Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Surprise visit from Cleveland Browns players lifts patients’ spirits
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cancer patients welcomed three very tall and very large Cleveland Browns players into their rooms at Akron Children’s Hospital on June 19.
Giant Eagle Spotlight: More than a cough
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Aerabella was only 9 months old when she was diagnosed with stage 2A neuroblastoma, a malignant tumor that develops from nerve tissue. After 4 surgeries and 4 rounds of chemotherapy, Aerabella is now cancer free.
Giant Eagle Spotlight: Kent senior excited for the future
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Senior Ryan Anderson’s football dreams were sidelined his junior year when his knee started to hurt. When he discovered there was a tumor in his knee, Akron Children’s Hospital was there to help him with his battle.
