Like a lot of teenagers, Chuck Reid, telecommunications technician in information services infrastructure, dreamed big. In Chuck’s case, he played guitar and bass, and performed locally in a band. Some shows were on school nights and went late into the night. Although his parents encouraged him musically, they made sure Chuck woke up on time […]
Her wish is granted: Mary Douglas retires on July 2
Mary Douglas, director of grant administration in Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, learned about volunteerism from her parents. Mary’s 91-year-old mother, who recently passed away, was a lifelong volunteer, serving at Aultman Hospital and the Red Cross and even handmaking over 100 quilts for Akron Children’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Similarly, Mary’s dad volunteered for […]
Josh’s winning spirit
Always quick with a joke or a smile, Josh Severson has always known how to make people happy. His parents were overjoyed with his arrival, but grew concerned when they saw he was born with a birth defect, 2 clubbed feet. “I was high-risk so my entire pregnancy was monitored closely, yet no-one detected anything […]
Cheryl Cartmille is ready to sign a new contract to swap hospital purchasing for retirement fun
When Cheryl Cartmille, purchasing manager, was job hunting years ago, she wanted to join a family-friendly workplace where she could excel professionally in the materials management field and personally as a single parent. Previously, she had worked for and relocated with a global company, but when she began raising a child, Cheryl reevaluated her priorities. […]
98.1 KDD ‘Have a Heart, Do Your Part’ Radiothon raises more than $386,000
The 21st annual 98.1 KDD “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” Radiothon benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital raised $386,557 in 2 days, bringing the event’s historic total raised to more than $11.8 million. “I’m truly amazed and couldn’t be more grateful every year for the way the community shows their support for the hospital through Radiothon,” […]
New city, refreshing adventures await Cindy Dormo
In many ways, Cindy Dormo, vice president, pediatrics, grew up along with Akron Children’s. As a recent college graduate with a health information management degree, she felt brave when she moved 125 miles away from home to take her first professional job. When she joined Children’s nearly 4 decades ago, the hospital employed fewer than […]
