Each May, at the Diamond Classic for Kids, Kent State University and the University of Akron put their rivalry aside and come together for a good cause: the patients at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Practicing what we preach: On the receiving end of patient-centered care
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As a member of the PR and marketing department at the hospital for 16 years, Andrea Joliet has worked with families and written about their experiences at Akron Children’s, but she certainly never expected to be one of those families.
A little jokester’s journey: Recruiting the best pays off
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Shawna Roach has always enjoyed the benefits that come with Akron Children’s family-centered philosophy for both patients and employees. She was a single mom when she began her career here as a medical assistant 15 years ago.
Dance, dance Kent State Students raise $14,000 for childhood cancer patients
April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Harlem Shake seems to be the new trend, but when Kent State University students dance, they dance to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital.
A night of hot chili, good cheer benefits Akron Children’s
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
They came with secret spices, old family recipes, Food Network-inspired twists and super deluxe Crock Pots. The competitors at the 7th annual Lauren Audrey Braman Memorial Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Bake-Off came to Copley High School on March 23 with high hopes of victory, but also good intentions as the event raises funds for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Singing for supper Harvest for Hunger Idol competition provides money, meals for local food banks
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The judges, the spotlights, the contestants channeling their best John Mayer, Usher and Whitney Houston. Akron Children’s looked a lot like American Idol on March 7 when 10 employees performed at the Harvest for Hunger Idol, an annual fundraiser for the Akron/Canton and Mahoning Valley food banks. Employees gathered in the hospital’s Sherman Auditorium to [...]
