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Change Bandit Spotlight: Anjali Fetsko and The Little Gym of Brecksville

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To show gratitude their gratitude towards Akron Children’s Hospital, Anjali Fetsko and her parents, the owners of The Little Gym of Brecksville, are Change Bandits for the “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” radiothon, which airs Feb. 7-9 on 98.1 WKDD. Two years ago, Anjali Fetsko was an active 7-month-old. But she was diagnosed with [...]

Change Bandit Spotlight: Andrew and Gabriel Wherley Twins thriving after receiving pacemaker for rare heart condition

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To show their gratitude toward Akron Children’s Hospital, Andrew and Gabe are Change Bandits for the “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” radiothon, which airs Feb. 7-9 on 98.1 WKDD. In 2008, twins Drew and Gabe were enjoying life as any other rambunctious 6-year-olds. But their parents began to notice a growing health concern. Every [...]

Change Bandit Spotlight: Patrick Trommer

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To show gratitude their gratitude for Akron Children’s Hospital, Patrick and his family are Change Bandits for the “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” radiothon, which airs Feb. 7-9 on 98.1 WKDD. In February 2010, Patrick Trommer was born three and a half months early. While in Akron Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, he [...]

And we’re off! 14th annual “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” radiothon begins

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After a successful Change Bandit Bash last night at the Sheraton Suites, the most magical weekend on radio officially began this morning at 5:30 a.m.

Change Bandit Spotlight: Tommy Dick Doctors’ efforts helped Tommy walk

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Tommy Dick’s parents were told by local doctors that Tommy was going to have to have many surgeries to repair his club feet. After many trips to Akron Children’s Hospital, castings, years in a brace and only one surgery, Tommy is now a healthy 7-year-old. Tommy’s family has decided to sign up to be a Change Bandit this year and raise money for the “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” Radiothon, which airs Feb. 7-9 on 98.1 WKDD.

Local businesses “doing their part” for Akron radiothon

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Akron Children’s Hospital is once again teaming up with 98.1 WKDD to sponsor the 14th annual “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” radiothon which takes place Feb. 7-9. Dairy Queen and Papa John’s are also doing their part helping to support the radiothon, which is the hospital’s largest fundraiser. Below are some tasty ways you can join in the fun!