When Jeffrey Barbour was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, he made sure Akron Children’s Hospital was the beneficiary of his will and living trust before he passed away in 2012. Now, a $1 million pledge will help ensure his legacy continues by establishing an endowed chair in his memory at Akron Children’s Showers Family […]
Holiday spirit lights up the night on Akron Children’s campuses
Miracle babies flip the switch on Beeghly campus holiday tree It was a joyous day that stood in stark contrast to how it was 4 years ago – to the day – for Rachel and Barry Wardle. That day, the Wardles were told their twin babies, born at 21 weeks, 5 days weighing 1 pound, […]
$15,000 toy shopping spree kicks off season of giving
Northeast Ohio’s first snowfall was perfectly timed for Akron’s Bobby Ina to kick off his 5th annual holiday shopping spree for Akron Children’s Hospital. Ina, managing director of Metropolis Consulting, a West Akron based government relations firm, had more than a dozen friends, colleagues and clients join him at the Fairlawn Target Friday morning to […]
Here’s the scoop: Dairy Queen’s generosity honored with playroom naming
Well isn’t that the cherry on top of the sundae. Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley recognized local Dairy Queen franchisees for their decade-long generosity by naming a pediatric playroom in their honor. Local franchisees gathered at the newly named Local Dairy Queen Families & Fans Playroom on the Beeghly campus inpatient floor to be honored […]
Dancing for the Kids raises $140,000 for the Showers Family Center
The 8th annual Dancing for the Kids fundraising event, hosted by the Emerging Leaders of Akron Children’s Hospital, raised $140,000 to benefit patient and family services at Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. The event, presented by Adams, Gut & Associates, featured 9 local celebrities who performed on the Akron […]
Akron Children’s hero patients inspire Akron Marathon runners to finish strong
As runners gathered on the historic grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for a new start to the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy, 14 hero patients from Akron Children’s took their places along the 26.2 mile route. For the fourth year, patients were selected to represent […]
