When you get the news you’re going to meet an Olympic athlete, one might be pretty excited. When you find out you get to run with one of the most accomplished distance runners in American history and a 3-time Olympian, one might be a little intimidated. But for four Akron Children’s employees, they not only […]
Embracing overall wellness keeps this runner focused, balanced
For more than 4 decades, Shawn Lyden, chief strategy officer at Akron Children’s, has been a runner. He started as a high school cross country athlete and continued to run as an adult, making the activity an integral part of his fitness routine when he had time. But like so many people, other commitments or […]
Runner’s self-care routine strengthens her resolve, resiliency
When Lindsay Riley, patient services representative in allergy and immunology, took up running in 2011, she wanted to experience the excitement of an organized race. But as her life got busier, running became less about the competition and more of an outlet that gave her focus, determination and time for herself. When Lindsay did compete, […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Jeff Roche
Father-son bonding activities take on many forms like watching sports, camping and concert going. But, for Jeff and Christopher Roche, the bond they forged in a pediatric cancer patient room has been life-changing and the reason why Jeff became a Children’s Champion for the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series. “I’m running to celebrate […]
Busy mom makes running part of her weight loss plan
For some women, losing their “baby” weight after giving birth is easy. They get back into their routine and the pounds drop. It wasn’t that simple for Danielle Cross, a nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Ravenna, however. Raising 3 boys and working full time left Danielle with little time for herself. After her […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Will Brown
For Will Brown, running in the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series is personal. He’s not necessarily going after personal best times, rather he’s running to support Akron Children’s which has helped his family in the most personal way possible – saving his son’s life. Will’s son, Grayson, was diagnosed with congenital heart defects […]
