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 […]
Open house highlights new Akron Children’s health center in Boston Heights
Hundreds of community members, government officials and employees gathered to get a sneak peek of the new Akron Children’s Hospital health center in Boston Heights. The event’s ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from the hospital’s president and CEO, Grace Wakulchik, who welcomed guests, and the hospital’s Chaplain Matthew Tweddle who dedicated the new space. The Trachsel […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Megan and Matthew Kohler are inspired by NICU experience
When Megan and Matt Kohler participate in races, they like to run for a cause. Next month they’ll be running the Blue Line together for a cause that’s close to their hearts. “We are very excited to be running in the Akron half marathon and giving back to Akron Children’s Hospital because they are the […]
