It was another record-breaking year for Dancing for the Kids! The 7th annual fundraising event, hosted by the Emerging Leaders of Akron Children’s Hospital, raised $200,000 to benefit the School and Community Oncology Outreach Program (SCOOP) at Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. The event, presented by Adams, Gut & […]
Testa Development announce gift of $15 million Akron Children’s Health Center at beam signing event in Boston Heights
At a beam signing event on Monday at the site of one of its new regional health centers, Akron Children’s Hospital announced a gift from Testa Development and its principals Joel Testa and Julie Testa Thomasson. Testa Development, which is developing the Akron Children’s Health Center, Boston Heights, has agreed to gift the $15 million […]
Doing his part for the burn center
Jeff Sampson first visited Akron Children’s Hospital in the third grade when he had his tonsils removed. That was 55 years ago. Since then, he has come to depend on the hospital’s care and services – from the time his son broke his leg to a more recent injury that required Jeff to receive care […]
Mahoning Valley Radiothon dials in milestone performance
Organizers of the Miracles and Promises Radiothon at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley marked two significant milestones in the event’s history this week. In this, its 10th anniversary at Beeghly campus, the total dollars raised surpassed $2 million. “It’s hard to believe it’s the 10th year,” said JoAnn Stock, senior director of development, Akron Children’s […]
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Taylor’s Angels keep little girl’s spirit alive
The Degenhard family of Louisville in Stark County knows first-hand how much it means to receive kindness during difficult times. For 4 years while their daughter, Taylor, battled an aggressive form of neuroblastoma, they received countless meals, kind gestures and support from family, friends, staff and strangers. Despite all the love, medicine and determination Taylor […]
Tyler Jordan’s bright outlook inspires other children with CP
Tyler Jordan has shared his story at 9 of the first 10 Miracles and Promises Radiothons in the Mahoning Valley, but this year the 18-year-old from Niles says it will be his last. “It’s just time for other people,” he said. Humbly, he doesn’t think his story has changed much over the years, but this […]
