Polly Sheban was looking “to fill that little gap” she experienced after retiring from a local doctor’s office the previous year. She read about volunteer opportunities at Akron Children’s Beeghly campus in her local newspaper and thought she’d sign up for an interview. She was looking for volunteer work that “was both exciting and gratifying.” […]
After 50 years, craft kits still a labor of love for TWIG volunteers
A special group of volunteers celebrated 50 years of dedicated service to Akron Children’s Hospital in June. Known as TWIG (Together With Important Goals), its members create and assemble craft kits for our patients who are hospitalized. Currently there are 20 TWIG groups and 224 active members, ranging from homemakers and business owners to doctors […]