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 […]
Tourette Syndrome brings together soccer icon Tim Howard, local boy
Knowing that a professional athlete has the same involuntary movement disorder as you can be a powerful moment in a young life – especially when he’s an icon for the same sport that fills your passion. Akron Children’s Hospital patient Ben Bradley and his family of Trumbull County’s Cortland were eager to drive some 175 […]
World-Renowned Olympic Athlete and Marathoner visits Akron Children’s patients
“A marathon is metaphor for life,” said Meb Keflezighi, while visiting Akron Children’s patients Thursday afternoon. “It’s not a sprint. It’s about resilience and being in it for the long haul.” In Akron to receive the 2016 Akron Marathon Ambassador Award presented by Westfield Bank, Meb is the only person to win an Olympic medal, […]
