With bright eyes and a contagious smile, Kamryn Logan makes living with sickle cell disease look easy, but her mom knows managing the life-long disease won’t always be simple. “I did my research before we decided to go with Akron Children’s for Kamryn’s care,” said Kimisha Dowdell, Kamryn’s mom. “I wanted to make sure it […]
Cancer and blood disorder survivors honored at college football game
While the hulk-like college football players may have an edge in brawn and physical strength, they’d be the first to admit they weren’t the toughest young people in the stadium on this night. That honor goes to the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley patients who were recognized on the field at halftime as part of […]
Children’s hospitals team up to improve quality of childhood cancer and blood disorders care (VIDEO)
When it comes to improving the quality of care for childhood cancer and blood disorders patients, there’s definitely strength in numbers. That’s why Children’s Hospital Association members have been working together on projects that make a difference in the lives of hematology-oncology patients.
Camp Ed Bear gives cancer patients a shot of summer fun (Photo gallery)
Thankfully the only bears at this year’s Camp Ed Bear were of the stuffed variety.
This yearly tradition, which started in 1982, offered a weekend of fun and games at Camp Carl in Ravenna for 91 kids who have or are currently undergoing treatment for cancer or blood disorders at Akron Children’s Hospital.
