Melina was a vibrant, energetic four-year-old girl who brought joy to the faces of everyone she met. Unfortunately, on May 22, 2020 her life and the lives of her family changed forever when she was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor called Diffuse Midline Glioma. Her fight with this deadly tumor ended on June 24, 2020 when she passed away. While her […]
Akron Children’s takes cancer, blood disorder patients out to the ballgame
On a sunny Friday night, across Perkins Square Park, children’s laughter and giant bubbles filled the air. Akron Children’s Hospital Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders was hosting its annual picnic before the Akron RubberDucks baseball game honoring the patients, survivors and their families. The event is the kick off to Childhood […]
