Whether it’s the Akron and Mahoning Valley radiothons, or celebrities visiting patients and dancing to raise money and awareness for the hospital, we’re always proud to share the good work that’s being done on behalf of the hospital.
Holiday Tree Festival spotlight: Jedi Gino
The “Jedi Gino” tree was created in memory of 10-year-old Gino Altieri, who passed away June 2012 after a two-year battle with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the soft muscle tissue.
Holiday Tree Festival spotlight: “Believe in Burlap”
Visit the 32nd annual Holiday Tree Festival at the John S. Knight Center from Nov.23- Dec.1, and see the trees, wreaths and holiday gifts. Admission to the festival is free. For more information visit akronchildrens.org/treefestival.
Holiday Tree Festival traditions get better with time
Thirty-two years ago a committee of volunteers, including Marilyn McGuckin, and the Quaker Square Hilton had a fundraising goal in mind, surrounding the holidays. The committee got together and wrote a letter asking community leadership for donations of trees and other holiday items.
Holiday Tree Festival spotlight: Building on the Promise
Visit the 32nd annual Holiday Tree Festival at the John S. Knight Center from Nov.23- Dec.1, and see the trees, wreaths and holiday gifts. Admission to the festival is free. For more information visit akronchildrens.org/treefestival.
Holiday Tree Festival will sparkle again (Infographic) Come to the John S. Knight Center Nov.23- Dec.1
The 32nd annual Holiday Tree Festival will take place Nov.23 – Dec. 1 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. Admission to the festival is free.