Our Top “In the Moment” Photos From October

From heartfelt homecomings to hilarious Halloween hijinks, there are many memorable moments at Akron Children’s Hospital. Each month, this blog will feature a recap of the top “In the Moment” photos from the previous month. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed.

1.“Aw, phooey!” Westin Nebelsick is too cute with his mom, Rachel, in her Batgirl costume.

2. Montoria’s case manager, Kelly Powell, RN, has helped make sure everything is ready for her to go home.

3. “Howdy, partners!” Nathan Albiero reaches for the sky in our newborn intensive care unit (NICU) as Sheriff Woody from “Toy Story.”

4. Liam, 6, is waiting for a bone marrow transplant next week. His brave 9-year-old sister will donate.

5. “It is time to just let him be a dog,” said Doggie Brigade member Chris Witschey, about Tank’s retirement. “He’ll be happy he doesn’t have to have a bath every week.”

6. Great grandma Susie, mom Shytrice, and Grandma Mijion gather for a family picture in the NICU room that has been Montoria’s home for the last 14 months.

7. The sun sets on another day, but hope continues to light the way at the hospital’s remembrance event.

8. 6-year-old Liam Fiocca was all giggles clowning around with his mom while they visit with volunteer clowns Dr. Bonehead and Dr. Oops.

9. The Wardles were told their twins had a 15 percent chance of survival when they were born premature at 23 weeks, 4 days, on Dec. 16. Today, they are all going home.  

10. We’re not sure of his true identity, but his teeth were white and his breath was beyond reproach. Halloween is a really fun time at the hospital.