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Paul Dutton Chairman

Gregory McDermott Past Chairman

William Considine President

Michael Trainer Treasurer

Mark Oelschlager Secretary

John LaGuardia Executive Director

Directors

Joyce Berkenstock President The Friends of Akron Children’s Hospital

David Bouffard Vice President Corporate Affairs Signet Jewelers

Paul Catania Senior Vice President Oswald Companies

Kyle Cheney Partner Deloitte & Touche LLP

Timothy Clepper President Kaulig Capital

Bruce Cohen, M.D. Director, NeuroDevelopmental Science Center Akron Children’s Hospital

Thomas Crowley Chairman of the Board (Retired) Gasko Products

Carina Diamond Founder and CEO Springside Partners LLC

Gary Didado Owner J.W. Didado Electric

Charles Freeman First Vice President of Wealth Management Merrill Lynch

Bennett Gaines Senior Vice President, Corporate Services and CIO FirstEnergy Corporation

Kelly Glover President Emerging Leaders of Akron Children’s Hospital

Gayle Gorman Green President Hughey & Phillips Airfield Lighting Group

Kevin Helmick President/CEO Farmers National Bank

Jeffrey Hord, M.D. Director, Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Akron Children’s Hospital

Kathy Lane President The Women’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital

Carter Lewis CEO Lewis Construction

Phil Lopez Registered Representative and Financial Advisor Capital Planners

Diana McCool President D’s Desert Properties LLC

Philip Maynard Chairman/Owner ASW Properties Ltd.

Eveline Nordhauss President MB Kit Systems Inc.

John Orr President and CEO (Retired) Myers Industries Inc.

Jeff Rovnak Managing Director, Private Client Services Sequoia Financial Group

Charles “Reid” Schmutz Vice President, Operations (Retired) Standard Slag Company

William Schumacher Senior Vice President and Market Leader Westfield Bank

Walt Silver Chairman Akrochem Corporation

Linda Venner Vice President Clampco Products Inc.

Brian Wagner President CCG Automation

Honorary Director

Willard R. Holland Jr. Chairman and CEO (Retired) FirstEnergy Corp. & Pennsylvania Power Co.

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• Developers turned donors: Akron Children’s Hospital North Canton Health Center

• Saluting our ‘Champions’

• Foundation Board leadership

• Mahoning Valley Kids’ Crew

• Donor spotlight: Dr. and Mrs. John P. Crow

10 HOSPITAL NEWS

• Children’s Champion spotlight

• KeyBank Foundation supports ASCEND Program

• Addiction Services Program

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• Elijah Harper

• Cohen family

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• Jeff Sampson

22 GRANTS

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24 MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS

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Developers turned donorsAltman family helps build a healthier future for Stark County children

When the Akron Children’s Hospital North Canton Health Center opens its doors in spring 2019, it will bring with it a host of pediatric primary care, specialty care and rehabilitation services to the community.

The vision for this new three-story, 38,000 square foot building is to provide children in Stark County with the highest quality pediatric care in one convenient location. It’s a vision that resonated with Rick and Lou Altman, brothers and principals of A. Altman Company – the building’s developer.

“We are so proud to be a part of this exciting growth in Stark County,” said Rick. “Bringing all these services under one roof will make things so much easier for the families Akron Children’s Hospital serves in this area.”

Of course, developers play a critical role in any new infrastructure project. But the Altman family isn’t just building the facility – they’re donating it, too. Thanks to the family’s generosity, the building that houses the North Canton Health Center will be given to Akron Children’s after the completion of a 30-year lease.

“I can’t thank the Altman family enough for believing in the mission of Akron Children’s Hospital,” said Bill Considine, CEO of Akron Children’s. “They are an important part of making sure that the children of Stark County have the resources they need to live happier and healthier lives.”

This generous donation, made by Rick Altman, Lou Altman and Jane Altman Zoldan, will be recognized by naming the main lobby the Robert C. and Ruth E. Altman Lobby in honor of their mother and father. It’s a fitting tribute for a donation that will help build healthier lives for generations to come.

There are still funds to raise before the health center opens to outfit the building with equipment and supplies. The North Canton Health Center will include primary care offices, rehabilitation services, sports medicine and orthopedics, as well as labs and other specialties.

If you’re interested in supporting the new North Canton Health Center, please contact Brian Hollingsworth at 330-543-8340.

Joining Grace Wakulchik, Akron Children’s president (left), and Bill Considine, Akron Children’s CEO (far right), are Altman family members: Rick, Bobbi, Bob, Ruthie, Christy and Lou Altman.


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In May, Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation held two special events to recognize and thank the outstanding donors who’ve made an impact on all we serve.

Akron – 2018 Champions for Children

Rennick and Dee Dee Andreoli were honored at the Champions for Children event for their years of supporting Akron Children’s.

“My wife, Dee Dee, and I don’t have a formal mission statement for our philanthropic work. But when we do reflect, it always seems to be focused on children and families,” Rennick said. “And you can’t support and nurture our greatest commodity without acknowledging the need for a first class – no, make that world class – medical facility dedicated to specifically caring for those future generations.”

Recently, the Andreolis created the Champions for Children Endowment Fund. Established by a challenge gift the Andreolis issued, the fund helps children receiving treatment at Akron Children’s and their families. It provides financial support for basic necessities like utility assistance, medical prescriptions or health insurance needs. By the end of the night, the fund raised more than $200,000.

The event, held at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, also honored three additional individuals and organizations:

• Greg and Jackie McDermott

• Giant Eagle

• The Timken Foundation of Canton

Mahoning Valley – 8th annual Champions for Our Valley’s Children

The Lake Club in Poland, Ohio, hosted hospital supporters and staff as Reid and Judy Schmutz received the 2018 Champion for Our Valley’s Children award. Their impact has led to the expansion of services and programs at our Beeghly campus in Boardman.

“We are honored to be recognized in the company of the past Champions for Our Valley’s Children,” said Reid. “We are happy to support the hospital and thankful that Akron Children’s Hospital is here to serve the children of the Mahoning Valley.”

Seven additional individuals and organizations received the Children’s Advocate Award:

• Brighten Up for the Kids – Megan Stevens

• Butler Institute of American Art Youth Education – Joyce Mistovich

• Chemical Bank

• Honorable Theresa Dellick

• Michelle Sergi

• Sisters of the Humility of Mary

• Ursuline Sisters HIV/Aids Ministry – Casa Madre

Saluting our ‘Champions’Events honor Akron Children’s distinguished donors

Akron Champions. From left, Bill Considine, CEO of Akron Children’s, and Becky Considine with 2018 Children’s Champions, Rennick and Dee Dee Andreoli, along with patient Devyn Emmons and his service dog, Kite.

Mahoning Valley Champions. Reid and Judy Schmutz receive the Champions for Our Valley’s Children award from Bill Considine, CEO of Akron Children’s.

There are still funds to be raised for the Champions for Children Endowment Fund. If you’re interested in supporting basic needs for families receiving care at Akron Children’s, please contact Shelly Brown at 330-543-8340.



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For 10 years, Paul Dutton and his wife, Sallie Tod Dutton, have supported Akron Children’s Hospital and our work in the Mahoning Valley. Here, he discusses his family’s ongoing relationship with the hospital and the impact he hopes to make in his new role.

Q. When did you first gain an interest in philanthropy and giving back?

A. I’ve always been interested in community activities. Since 1972 I’ve been practicing law, and this has given me the chance to be involved with charitable organizations and trusts in our region. But the common thread in both my philanthropic and community interests is children.

Q. Why do you and Sallie support Akron Children’s?

A. Sallie is a descendant of the Tod family, the namesake for Tod Children’s Hospital,

Akron Children’s predecessor in the region. The hospital has fulfilled the financial and service promises it made when it came into the Mahoning Valley 10 years ago beyond our wildest expectations. It’s what forges our continued support.

Q. You’ve been a member of the Foundation Board for seven years. What do you find most rewarding?

A. Serving and helping children. As a kid, I remember that pediatric health care didn’t involve a specialized children’s hospital. If you were ill, you went to the doctor’s office and were sent to an

adult hospital if your condition didn’t improve. Today, we are fortunate to have Akron Children’s Hospital to provide dedicated specialized pediatric health care.

Q. What are you looking forward to most as the new Foundation Board chairman?

A. I’m really excited to broaden my horizons on the entire hospital footprint. My goal is to help grow the Foundation in ways that can meaningfully

support the hospital’s mission, generating more financial support while also reaching out and making broader connections to our service area.

Q. Why is philanthropy so important to Akron Children’s today?

A. We’re moving into areas that haven’t been served

by our hospital, or are underserved when it comes to pediatric health care. We’re also investing and expanding in areas like behavioral health, which are so important to the well-being of our kids. All of this needs financial backing, and donor support is critical to this success.

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Q A&FIVE QUESTIONS WITH OUR NEW FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIRMAN

Paul Dutton as a child (far right) with his brothers John (left) and Patrick (center).

“Paul is a difference maker. He truly makes things happen. We look forward to the impact he’ll make as our new Foundation Board chairman.”

John LaGuardia, executive director/ VP of development Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation


Mr. McDermott comes from a financial services background and most recently served as the president of the FirstMerit Insurance Group before retiring. That background has helped strengthen the Foundation’s cornerstone of ensuring the confidence donors need to become long-term, generous supporters.

“When people give to Akron Children’s Hospital, they can be confident we are going to be good stewards of their gifts,” McDermott said. “That is an important legacy that Phil Maynard left when I took over as board chairman after his eight years of service. He accomplished so much during that time and I want to thank him for that leadership.”

That stewardship is vital to the future he sees for the hospital, and the Foundation, as an independent hospital dedicated to serving children.

“We have just experienced two record-setting years in giving,” said McDermott. “And the growth of the Foundation is vital to ensuring we don’t turn any child away.”

Thank you for all your support over the years.

Greg McDermott has dedicated more than 17 years to serving the children and families at Akron Children’s Hospital. He has served as chairman on both the hospital board of directors and, more recently, the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. McDermott will continue to serve on the Foundation Board as Paul Dutton takes over the role of Board chairman. Mr. McDermott continues to serve on the hospital board.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. McDermott for his years of dedication and his ongoing service to the hospital.

“Greg is dedicated to the mission of Akron Children’s Hospital,” said John LaGuardia, executive director/ VP of development of Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation. “He has served as a guiding force for the Akron Children’s Foundation as we have experienced tremendous growth in terms of philanthropic support for the hospital. His leadership has helped put the Foundation where it is today in terms of fiscal strength and stewardship. We are so grateful for Greg’s years of service on the board and his financial support of the hospital. We are also so glad he is staying with us on the board to lend his leadership and vision.”

“When people give to Akron Children’s Hospital, they can be confident we are going to be good stewards of their gifts.”

– Greg McDermott

Celebrating serviceThank you to outgoing Foundation Board chairman Greg McDermott


A decade of giving backMahoning Valley Kids’ Crew marks eventful first 10 years

For Julie Costas of Canfield, all it took was a phone call in 2008 to get involved in a yet-to-be-named volunteer group to support Akron Children’s fundraising efforts in the Mahoning Valley.

“I’ve always loved working with children,” she said. “I was the first person to call JoAnn (Stock) when I found out she was going to be head of the development department. I said, ‘whatever you need, I’ll be there to help.’”

Kids’ Crew is a committee of 80 caring community volunteers who work to make a difference in the lives of children of the Mahoning Valley. Its primary focus is to provide volunteer assistance with Foundation-sponsored special events and other fundraising activities.

Carol Sankovic, a retired home economics teacher from Canfield, has been volunteering in various capacities with Akron Children’s since 1984 when she was with the Junior League of Akron

From 1994 to 2009, Sankovic was part of a group of volunteers that made craft kits for children, and she drove the kits to Akron once a week. When the Mahoning Valley campus opened in 2008, she started making the kits for local children and become one of the founding Kids’ Crew members.

“I was already involved with Akron Children’s, so I expanded my commitment by joining Kids’ Crew,” she said.

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Kids’ Crew is all about making a difference for children in the Mahoning Valley and there is a place for anyone who wants to serve. For more information about joining the Kids’ Crew, please call 330-756-4483.

Join Kids’ Crew

Kids’ Crew members work to make a difference in the lives of children in the Mahoning Valley. This includes helping with Foundation-sponsored special events and other fundraising activities. Here, members (from left) Margaret Nigro, Carol Sankovic, Donna Hayat and Betty Cmil attend the Champions for Our Valley’s Children event.


Donor spotlightDr. John and Jody Crow invest in Akron Children’s – and those we serve

For John Crow, M.D., FAAP, FACS, chairman of the department of surgery and director of the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute at Akron Children’s Hospital, and his wife, Jody, philanthropy has always been a part of their work for Akron Children’s.

With more than half of the hospital’s population receiving medical insurance coverage through Medicaid, the Crows know that philanthropic support of the hospital is vital to ensuring children have a chance to thrive.

Ten years ago, Dr. Crow helped found and served as co-chair for Physicians for Philanthropy. The group was a way for doctors to give back to an institution that had done so much for the children in their community.

As part of that effort, the Crows established the John P. and Jody A. Crow Pediatric Trauma Fund, which provides education and research support for the prevention and treatment of pediatric trauma.

One focus – kids

Dr. Crow feels strongly that treating kids in a child-centered, independent pediatric hospital is an important part of what makes Akron Children’s unique.

At a hospital where adults and children are treated, Dr. Crow said, only a portion of the hospital’s budget goes to support the medical needs of children. At Akron Children’s the entire budget goes to support new program development and expansion of existing programs – all for kids.

“Everything we do at Akron Children’s revolves around kids,” he said. “It is all we focus on.”

Innovation

As the hospital has grown, it’s seen an increase in the number of complex pediatric medical needs, which means philanthropic support must now extend to research.

Dr. Crow holds the Bruce F. Rothmann, M.D. Chair in Pediatric Surgery. In fact, it was Dr. Rothmann who encouraged Dr. Crow to start making donations to the hospital 26 years ago. In 1963, Dr. Rothmann became the city’s first full-time pediatric surgeon at Akron Children’s Hospital, and in 1964 helped create the hospital’s burn unit.

Dr. Crow recognizes that the chair he holds, and increasing the number of endowed chairs at Akron Children’s, increases the visibility of the hospital in medical circles while bringing in high-quality doctors who are doing important research.

And, for John and Jody Crow, it all ties back to improving the lives of children.

“We have an obligation to preserve the health of children to the best of our ability,” Dr. Crow said.

“In saving children, we are saving lifetimes.”

John Crow, M.D., FAAP, FACS, and his wife, Jody, established the John P. and Jody A. Crow Pediatric Trauma Fund, which provides education and research support for the prevention and treatment of pediatric trauma.

If you would like to make a donation to the John P. and Jody A. Crow Pediatric Trauma Fund, please contact the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation at 330-543-8340.

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Running for EmelynSupporter sprints into second year as a Children’s Champion

Last year, when he arrived at the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, Deron Boyd had a T-shirt that read “I run for Emelyn.”

It was the name of his friend’s daughter, who had recently been born with a birth defect. Emelyn was on his mind as he completed his first full marathon. She was also his inspiration for becoming a Children’s Champion and raising more than $1,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital.

“It made running 26.2 miles seem very small compared to all of the challenges she has gone through so far, now only being 1 year old,” said Deron. “It hit me that I should do it for her, and I was able to gather a lot of people to raise money in her honor.”

This year, Deron is once again making a difference for our hospital as a Children’s Champion. He’s using social media to connect with his supporters while trying to raise even more money than last year.

Deron hopes his fundraising efforts will help us support our patients and their families with small things, such as helping to purchase toys during the holidays.

“It gives you a sense of purpose and motivation to run,” said Deron. “If you’re thinking about becoming a ‘Champion,’ go for it. Document your journey and reach out to people. A $5 donation might not seem like much, but it can go a long way for the hospital.”


Deron Boyd (right), pictured with his friend Elliot Woolf, raised more than $1,000 for Akron Children’s as a Children’s Champion in 2017. He’s looking to make an even bigger impact this year as a Champion for the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay.

Sign up for the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series

Saturday, Aug. 11 Half Marathon & 10k presented by Goodyear Goodyear World Headquarters 6:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay Downtown Akron 7 a.m.


Be a ‘Champion’ for our childrenBecome a Children’s Champion when you participate in the Sept. 29 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon or Team Relay and commit to raising $1,000 to help Akron Children’s Hospital ensure that all children have the opportunity to receive the finest pediatric care.

We have three levels of runner benefits:

$1,000

• Children’s Champion race day T-shirt.

• Your name on a personalized sign along the race course.

• Access to a VIP area prior to the race start.

• Free medal engraving.

• A complimentary race registration for any event in the 2019 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay.

$500


• Your name on a personalized sign along the race course.

$250


Do something super and sign up to be a Children’s Champion at akronchildrens.org/champions.

A commitment to improve nursing diversity KeyBank Foundation awards $1 million to ASCEND Program

A recent National Council of State Boards of Nursing study found that 93 percent of registered nurses are female, and 83 percent are Caucasian.

KeyBank Foundation and Akron Children’s Hospital are working together to change those statistics. The foundation recently awarded $1 million over five years to the hospital’s Assuring Success with a Commitment to Enhance Nurse Diversity (ASCEND) Program.

“We recognize that the success of students entering the workforce depends not only on the quality of their education but the resources and support services available,” said Tim Burke, KeyBank market president. “At KeyBank, we have made it our mission to create thriving communities and we believe that quality education and strong workforce development programs are core to that mission.”

ASCEND is a 10-week summer internship for nursing students earning a bachelor’s degree and entering their senior year at a partner nursing school. Participants must be from a minority group or a first-generation college student, both of which are underrepresented in the field.

The partnership will support an increase in ASCEND Program interns and provide tuition support during their senior year. Our hope is that participants will return to Akron Children’s to start their careers after graduation

“Nursing diversity is vital to ensuring a positive experience for our patients,” said Bill Considine, CEO of Akron Children’s. “Not only does this program provide a valuable education experience, it also helps Akron Children’s recruit more prepared nurses and helps our workforce reflect the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.”

Akron Children’s recognized KeyBank Foundation’s $1 million grant with (from left) Kyle Marshall, ASCEND participant; Hyacinthe Mutuyubutatu, ASCEND participant; John Orr, hospital board chairman; Tim Burke, KeyBank market president; Bill Considine, Akron Children’s CEO; Annie Stull, ASCEND participant; Grace Wakulchik, Akron Children’s president.

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Joining forces to address substance abusePhilanthropic support helps establish new Addiction Services Program

In 2015, Brian Malone and Lea Heidman lost their daughter, Alyssa, to a drug overdose.

As a teen growing up in Medina, she was prescribed opioids after several surgeries, and a history of depression only increased her risk of addiction. Despite the love and support of her family and access to top-notch medical care, she could not overcome her addiction and eventually succumbed to it at age 21.

Through “Fighting for Alyssa,” the foundation they created in her memory, and from their family’s personal funds, Brian and Lea made a $300,000 gift to help establish Akron Children’s Addiction Services Program.

This new program joins other community efforts in addressing the devastating toll of substance abuse disorders. In its first phase, it will focus on education, prevention, screening, care coordination, community outreach, medically-assisted treatment, outpatient care and referral.

“Substance abuse, including the opioid crisis that we have all been watching unfold, is a complex societal problem. And contrary to what some people may think, it is a pediatric problem,” said Sarah Friebert, M.D., director of Akron Children’s Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center, who’s been instrumental in creating the new program.

And it’s received overwhelming donor support. Through a $250,000 donation, FedEx Custom Critical is funding the position of the program’s first employee, case manager Stephanie Strader. Marci Matthews, Harvey and Kim Nelson, The Friends of Akron Children’s Hospital, Bob and Regina Cooper, and Don Sitts also made significant contributions.

“The opioid crisis is affecting our workforce as well as our community, and it’s an issue that cannot wait to be addressed,” said Virginia Addicott, president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical. “We are proud to support Akron Children’s in creating this new program.”

For more information on contributing to Akron Children’s Addiction Services Program, please contact Jeremy Butler at 330-543-8340.

Through their generosity, Lea Heidman (left) and Brian Malone (center) helped establish Akron Children’s new Addiction Services Program. Dr. Sarah Friebert (right) has been instrumental in creating the new program.

As a leader in pediatric care, we felt the need to be more strategic in our services – with the ultimate goal of preventing today’s children and teens from becoming the next generation of adults struggling with lifelong addiction.”

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– Grace Wakulchik, president of Akron Children’s


Patient hero continues bouncing back from cancer

Leaping forward to recovery




Elijah enjoys the 2017 FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay with Jeffrey Hord, M.D., director, division of hematology-oncology at Akron Children’s.

If you visited your local Giant Eagle between May and June, you may recognize the smiling face of Elijah Harper. The boy with Olympic-size dreams was featured during Giant Eagle’s annual register campaign. Since the partnership began, Giant Eagle has raised more than $500,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.

And Elijah has a lot to smile about these days. After his hopes of becoming an elite gymnast were nearly sidelined three years ago when he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a type of brain tumor – he’s returned to tumbling, twisting and pursuing his love of the sport.

From diagnosis to chemotherapy to follow-up appointments, Akron Children’s helped Elijah keep his dreams alive. And his hospital team is still there for him at every turn on his road to recovery.

Beginning a journey back to strength

In June 2015, Pepin Harper, Elijah’s mother, noticed her once happy and healthy son didn’t seem right. He had trouble with his balance, headaches, a lack of appetite and vomiting. Thinking he had a concussion, Pepin took Elijah to Akron Children’s Hospital.

“The doctor came in and said they found a tumor pressing against his cerebellum and brain stem,” said Pepin. “With the tumor pressing where it was and the very fast rate it was growing, within days it would have cut off the pencil-line flow of spinal fluid running up and down his spinal cord, which could lead to fatality. I fell to my knees and put my head in the doctor’s lap and started praying.”

Elijah was transported to Akron Children’s main campus, marking the start of a long medical journey. The following day, he underwent a four-hour MRI and 10-hour emergency neurosurgery, where his surgical team removed the egg-sized tumor.

Two weeks later, Elijah underwent tests to see if any cancer cells were left behind. Even though there


were none, doctors recommended a two-month recovery from surgery followed by intense sessions of chemotherapy and radiation.

Elijah traveled to Chicago and received radiation for six weeks before returning home and undergoing a year of chemotherapy at Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Getting back to work on a dream

While the treatments took their toll on Elijah both mentally and physically, Pepin and his team at Akron Children’s helped him stay motivated to keep fighting and one day get back to gymnastics.

Today, he’s back in the gym two to three days a week.

Because of his determination and perseverance, Elijah was selected to be the featured patient during Giant Eagle’s recent register campaign. The annual fundraiser benefits the Showers Family Center, its patients and their families.

“Watching our team members and our customers respond when we talk about fundraising for Akron Children’s is exciting,” said Bill Artman, senior vice president of operations for Giant Eagle. “Being a fellow business partner within the community, you want to be affiliated with people that have the same beliefs that you have and in this case, we share very similar beliefs with taking care of members of our community.”

Though Elijah still faces some balance and memory issues, Pepin is thrilled at the progress her son has made.

“By the grace of God, Elijah is a walking miracle,” she said.

Help kids like Elijah dream big.

You can make a difference in the lives of patients just like Elijah by making a gift to Akron Children’s.

Visit akronchildrens.org/donate to donate today!

Elijah and mom, Pepin, and brothers, Isaiah and Noah.

Guidance. Insight. Answers.

It’s what Brett Cohen and Gwen Lopez-Cohen, M.D., sought when their youngest son, Joshua, was diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial disease. Their search for a specialist took them from their home in Westport, Connecticut, to Akron Children’s Hospital.

Two years later, Bruce Cohen, M.D., FAAN, director of Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, has become a part of Joshua’s care team. Now, the Cohen family is giving back to further Dr. Cohen’s research into the disease – and to help other families just like them.

Finding an expert

Mitochondrial diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction are believed to be at the core of many common diseases. Since mitochondria generate the energy our cells need to function, their failure leads to cell and organ damage.

“There are more than 270 orphan mitochondrial diseases and no FDA-approved treatments,” said Dr. Cohen. “Mitochondrial diseases affect about 1 in 2,000 people, so its impact on quality of life and patient health is very real.”

At 2 years old, Joshua was diagnosed with a rare form called Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase (DLD) Deficiency. After reaching out to other families who faced similar diagnoses, Brett and Gwen connected with Dr. Cohen.

“We were impressed by his clinical expertise,” said Gwen. “He’s also very responsive, approachable and has a nice bedside manner.”

Brett and Gwen also were intrigued by Dr. Cohen’s extensive research experience. As director for the Center for Brain, Mitochondrial and Muscle Health

Building hope for the futurePatient family gives back to support mitochondrial research program

Research at Akron Children’s Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, he oversees clinical trials and other research designs for diseases related to mitochondrial disorders, as well as epilepsy, autism, and other musculoskeletal issues and cognitive disorders.

“He’s involved in so many studies, we wanted to be on his radar so that Joshua would be top-of-mind if anything could help him,” said Gwen.

To help Dr. Cohen further develop this research center, and help more families with children with mitochondrial disease, the Cohens made an endowed gift.

“We believe Dr. Cohen has the expertise to really help grow this research program,” said Gwen. “We want to show our support, help him continue this work and find a treatment.”

Gaining – and thanking – a partner

Today, Joshua is 4 years old. While he sees most of his physicians at a children’s hospital closer to the family’s home, Dr. Cohen is a key consultant in Joshua’s care.

“When Joshua gets sick, Dr. Cohen is the first person that Brett will text for advice,” said Gwen. “Even though there isn’t any treatment or cure for mitochondrial disease yet, it’s meant a lot to our family that we’re not alone. Dr. Cohen has made us feel supported in a difficult time.”

As a physician, Gwen understands the mounting funding challenges researchers face.

“We’re investing in the future of science,” she said. “It’s becoming the responsibility of the community and parents to move science forward.”

To learn more about how you can support research at Akron Children’s Hospital, please contact the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation at 330-543-8340.



It wasn’t until after their four boys were born that Brett Cohen and Gwen Lopez-Cohen learned that they were carriers for the recessive DLD gene. Their sons Gabriel and Ben also carry this gene. From left: Gabriel, Gwen, Joshua, Ben, Brett and Jacob Cohen.

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Doing his part for the burn centerBeneficiary designation gift creates an easy way for former patient to pay it forward

By naming Akron Children’s as a designated beneficiary of his IRA, Jeff Sampson is finding a way to give back and make an impact for patients at our burn center.

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Jeff Sampson first visited Akron Children’s Hospital in the third grade when he had his tonsils removed.

That was 55 years ago.

Since then, he has come to depend on the hospital’s care and services – from the time his son broke his leg to a more recent injury that required Jeff to receive care at the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute as an adult.

“The dedication of the nurses, doctors and everyone I was in contact with in the burn center was just amazing,” said Jeff. “I truly admire the work that they do.”

Now, Jeff is thanking Akron Children’s by giving back and naming the hospital as a designated beneficiary of his IRA, with the funds going to the burn center.

Beneficiary designations are tax-wise gifts that can be made from retirement plans, life insurance policies or commercial annuities. They create an effective and easy way to establish a legacy that involves no out-of-pocket money. And, as Jeff can attest, the process to name Akron Children’s as a beneficiary of his IRA was quick and easy.

“It probably didn’t take me five minutes,” said Jeff. “There was some paperwork and forms to fill out. And it was all information that was on the tip of my tongue, nothing I had to do any research for.”

Jeff said he’s thrilled to leave a legacy for patients of the burn center.

“If this gift impacts just one child or adult in the burn center and provides them some kind of care they may not otherwise been able to have, then I’ve done my part,” he said.


A beneficiary designation gift is a simple way to support Akron Children’s Hospital while allowing you to continue to use your hard-earned money throughout your life.

According to Michael (Max) Schindler, CRPC, director of retirement plans & VP private wealth manager with Ellsworth Private Wealth Management in Hudson, Ohio, “it’s

also the type of gift that avoids expensive legal fees, reduces the income tax burden on your family and may result in an estate tax deduction.”

“Many people believe that a will or living trust transfers all of their assets to family and charity after their lifetime,” said Max. “In fact, it doesn’t cover everything.”

Retirement plans such as IRAs, 401ks, etc.; investment or bank accounts; life insurance policies; and commercial annuities are controlled by a separate beneficiary form. “It’s a case where beneficiary designations trump the will,” explained Max.

“If it’s been a while since you reviewed your beneficiary designated accounts, or if there have been changes in your family situation, I highly recommend that you look and see where your assets will go and make changes accordingly,” said Max.

It’s also a good time to consider including Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation as one of your beneficiaries.

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Ellsworth Private Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

Tax and legal services are not offered by Ellsworth Private Wealth Management, LPL Financial or affiliated advisors. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.

Beneficiary designations trump your will

How to make a beneficiary designation gift1. Contact your plan administrator.

2. Ask them to send you a new beneficiary designation form.

3. Complete the form, sign it and mail it back to your broker, banker or agent.

4. Call Maureen Katanic, senior director of planned giving at Akron Children’s, to alert the hospital of your plans and to ensure your gift will be used according to your wishes. You can reach Maureen at 330-543-8343 or [email protected].

5. Celebrate your legacy of helping children get well and stay healthy.

Michael (Max) Schindler, CRPC, director of retirement plans & VP private wealth manager with Ellsworth Private Wealth Management


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Improving access, strengthening careMPB Charitable Foundation supports interventions for children with autism

For children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), early intervention provides the best hope for the future. But for families living in rural communities, access to these critical services can be limited – and travelling to receive them is time-consuming and costly.

Thanks to a $50,000 grant from the MPB (Parviz and Mildred Boodjeh) Charitable Foundation, the Family Child Learning Center, a collaboration between Akron Children’s Hospital and Kent State University, is expanding the services it offers to families with infants and toddlers on the autism spectrum. This includes a video conferencing option for families in 13 Ohio counties without access to specialized services for young children with ASD.

The telehealth solution connects families with an early intervention specialist from Akron Children’s for virtual home visits. The early interventionist then teaches and coaches families to implement strategies that support their children’s development and address challenging behavior.

“Using this video technology, the parent and the child are directly involved in outpatient care with the professional guiding them on the other end,” said Debbie Calevich, daughter of Parviz and Mildred Boodjeh and a trustee of the foundation. “It’s simple, yet state-of-the-art.”

The grant also will help fund diagnostic and intervention services at the Family Child Learning Center, and support its Integrated Research Preschool.

The MPB Charitable Foundation was established by the family of Mildred and Parviz Boodjeh. The foundation is supporting the work of the Family Child Learning Center through a recent $50,000 grant.

GRANTS



The preschool integrates young children diagnosed with ASD with their typically-developing peers in a classroom setting, while providing individual child intervention and parent education.

“Akron Children’s and its community are fortunate to have this facility to help any parent that requires these specialized services for their child,” said Calevich. “We hope this grant ensures the great work of the Family Child Learning Center continues, and that their research contributes to best practices for early intervention for children with autism.”

“Using this video technology, the parent and the child are directly involved in outpatient care with the professional guiding them on the other end.”

– Debbie Calevich

A pressing needBecause of the increasing demand for its services, there’s currently a waiting list for all of our Family Child Learning Center programs. While the Ohio Department of Education provides some support for the education of children with autism, we face a shortfall of $13,000 for every child enrolled in the Integrated Research Preschool.

Philanthropic support is necessary to help us grow and provide more early intervention services to children in need.

To support the Family Child Learning Center, please contact Shelly Brown at 330-543-8340.

Improving outcomes

The Family Child Learning Center seeks to improve each child’s social behavior and quality of life. This includes:

• Improved initiation of communication by the child.

• Increased number of positive parent-child interactions.

• Increased level of confidence among parents.

• Improved overall family functioning and quality of life.


AirBear® FoundationMrs. Melissa Kungle

Gino AltieriMr. and Mrs. Eduardo Altieri

Sammy AshtonMr. and Mrs. Jeff L. Ashton

Norma J. BaloughMs. Joyce K. HamakerWomen’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital

Lillian M. BaysMr. and Mrs. Leonard F. BowersMs. Dorothy S. HiteMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. KoehlerMr. and Mrs. Eric E. MyersMr. and Mrs. Dennis Seifker

Lyla BeeghlyMr. and Mrs. Ted Beeghly

Arthur BellMs. Kathryn M. Berger

Daniel L. BellMr. and Mrs. Timothy L. AdkinsMr. and Mrs. Ronald G. BarberBrouse McDowell LPAMr. Stephen R. BuschkoMs. Marilyn M. CloseDr. T. Clifford Deveny and Dr. Sandra L. DevenyMs. Lina EspositoMr. Dennis P. Falasco and Mrs. Kimberly D. Haws FalascoMs. Kathleen A. FenwickFirstEnergy FoundationMr. and Mrs. Eugene H. GerhartMr. and Mrs. Barry L. GreenspanThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Corporate HeadquartersMr. and Mrs. Peter GoumasMs. Roberta F. HawkinsMs. Ruth HerzakMr. Alfred E. Hockwalt and Ms. Karen NeinMrs. Jean M. HockwaltMr. and Mrs. Joseph E. HoffmanMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. HoffmanMr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Humphrey

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Steven T. KershMr. and Mrs. Erich LeipoldMr. and Mrs. Horst J. LeipoldMr. and Mrs. Mark S. LernerMr. and Mrs. Shawn M. LydenMr. and Mrs. Frank J. McGheeMr. and Mrs. John W. McKenzieMr. and Mrs. Robert G. MillerDr. and Mrs. Eliot N. Mostow M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Mark PawukMs. Robin PetersonDr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Pupino, D.D.S.River Valley Paper Co.Mrs. Domenica RuggieroMr. and Mrs. John SarosMr. David A. Sed

Ms. Shannon Shinaberry and Ms. Melissa L. ShinaberryMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. SmithMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. StiffMs. Marilyn TecenoMs. Grace WakulchikWomen’s Board of Akron Children’s HospitalDr. and Mrs. Joseph J. ZarconiMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Ziga Sr.

Dolores M. BellMs. Kathryn M. Berger

Jeremy BennettMr. Steven D. Bennett

Gifts received Jan. 1 – March 31, 2018

MEMORIAL AND TRIBUTE GIFTS

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Frank M. BernertMrs. Jean M. Bernert

Frank BirklundMr. and Mrs. Ernest J. AranyosiMrs. JoAnne E. DettlingMr. and Mrs. Dana M. LittleMs. Janice M. PfeifferMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Reynolds

William B. BrideweserMs. Joyce K. Hamaker Clifford R. BoeckmanMr. Steven D. Bennett Nicole BodjanacNorton Music Boosters

Danny BoothMs. Dianne BeechMs. Wanda M. Goerz

Walter J. BoothMs. Dianne Beech William D. BowmanMr. and Mrs. Spencer A. Moore Eileen E. BurgMs. Ellen G. Kerr H. P. BurgMrs. Eileen E. Burg Cora Jane CallahanMr. Donald P. Grayem and Mrs. Kristene K. Grayem, CNP, CNS Nicholas J. CampoMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Campo Charles T. CarrollMrs. John D. Kramer James G. CellaMs. and Mr. Lori Waters Bruce H. CohenMr. David M. Roberts

Frederick S. CornsJoan S. AndreoliMr. and Mrs. Dennis L. ArcheyMs. Joan D. CarlsonMr. and Mrs. Evan R. CornsMr. William P. Cowen

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. DsidockyMs. Marilyn DunnMs. Karen M. FeldmanMrs. Lisa FogleMs. Joyce K. HamakerMr. and Mrs. James M. HoganMr. Richard R. Hollington Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. KodishMr. Joseph A. LobodaLogistics Management InstituteMr. and Mrs. Thomas R. MerryweatherMr. Blake N. RadcliffeMrs. Judith A. ReadMrs. Frances F. RepettiMr. Joseph L. RizziRoderick Linton Belfance, LLPMr. and Mrs. Richard S. RogersMs. Beverly M. RoseMr. George C. SeloverMr. and Mrs. Harry A. TippingMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. TreteraMr. Howard WalkerMr. Kurt R. Weitendorf and Ms. Joan E. BoothGloria WilsonWomen’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital

Janet CostanzoMr. Arthur Costanzo John P. CrowMr. William T. Cooper Jason DarkeMs. Joyce Camp John P. DelaneyMr. and Mrs. John P. Delaney Marc L. DeightonMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Deighton Sofia I. DenteMrs. LuAnn K. Kuhl

Eva M. DimberioMr. and Mrs. Dan P. DimberioTimken Company Charitable and Educational Fund Inc.

Joan E. DipofiMr. Albert D. Dipofi Jack R. DonatelliMr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Luffler

Joseph DurbinMr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Greene

Shannon Durbin-HainesMr. and Mrs. Ronald A. DurbinMr. Kevin J. HainesMr. and Mrs. David L. Hawk

Chuck EberhardtMr. Dale T. Woodruff Janet EberhardtMr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Marshall

Betty L. FickesMr. and Mrs. Dwayne L. KendleMr. and Mrs. Gerald KendleMs. and Mr. Linda MasonPrimary Packing Incorporated

Levi FoggMr. and Mrs. Harold J. Lucas James FoulkMs. Barbara G. Swartz Madison FraseMs. Marla K. Frase Clyde M. GibbsWomen’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital

Brooklyn M. GibsonMr. and Mrs. George A. AppelBrouse McDowell LPAMrs. Mandi BrownMs. Patricia ChapmanMiss Casey J. HaumesserMr. Adam R. HollidayMr. and Mrs. Brian J. MillerMs. Suzana RufenerMs. Eleni SantarelliMr. and Mrs. Irving B. SugermanMr. Robert L. Walter

Karen GuerraMr. and Mrs. Roger A. BucknerMs. Joanne DeJuteMr. and Mrs. David J. DenholmEJ Rossi and CompanyMr. and Mrs. Homer T. ElbertyMr. Michael R. GuerraMs. Marla HarrMr. and Mrs. Bernard E. HelmickMr. and Mrs. John D. HomlitasJoseph Rossi and Sons Funeral HomeMr. and Mrs. Rudy M. Luhaney



Mr. Daniel L. MeusMr. and Mrs. Richard J. RichardsMr. and Mrs. Nicholas T. RobertsMs. Sandra L. RossMr. and Mrs. John J. SpainMr. and Mrs. Henry VenettaMs. Kathryn Watson

L. C. HarrelsonMr. and Mrs. Jason Hornacek Ryan HayesMrs. Judith Wallace John E. HolcombWomen’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital Dorothy M. HullJoy Cone Co. Rowan Z. JablonskiWalsh Jesuit High School

Khalid JadallahMs. Susan RossMs. Kathy Wagner

Braydon W. JahnsMrs. Tina M. Schwenning-Lutz

Maureen KatanicMs. Elizabeth McGrathMr. and Mrs. Steven H. NewmanMr. and Mrs. Brian H. ReillyMrs. Lynne Weinberger

Cody KellyDr. Catherine A. Kelly-Langen

Eliza KelloggDr. Nely AldrichMs. Sandra M. BirchMs. Susan FisherMrs. Kelly ForemanMr. and Mrs. Brian A. Kellogg

Jeff A. KempfMs. Tracy L. Emrick

Ainsley L. KnepperMs. Amber R. Miller Alexander KoufasMr. and Mrs. Michael G. Courie Jack LehmanMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Lehman

Janice M. LogsdonMr. and Mrs. David M. Showers Patsy L. MarincicMr. and Mrs. James D. Maxen

Philip H. MaynardLeadership Akron Alumni AssociationMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. McDermott

John T. McBrideMrs. Helen D. Fleming Margaret C. McBrideMrs. Helen D. Fleming Leo E. McGuinnessMr. and Mrs. William McGuinness Andrew J. MeyerMr. and Mrs. Walter J. Meyer Annie MiznerMr. Alexander J. Shannon Casey D. MobleyMr. and Mrs. David J. Mobley Jeffrey C. MockbeeMs. Margaret A. Gaydos Genevieve F. MolekFerry Industries Inc. Rebecca L. NesselhaufMr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Wax Casey E. NewmanMr. and Mrs. Robert M. Barto

Gary D. NorrisMr. and Mrs. Douglas F. BaerMr. and Mrs. Leonard E. BreidingMr. and Mrs. William S. BreitenbachMr. and Mrs. John J. ColemanMr. and Mrs. Gary W. DeMossMr. and Mrs. Robert R. HintonMr. and Mrs. Paul E. LepleyMs. Lori M. PasnikSilver Lake Police OfficersMr. and Mrs. Robert G. SimoneMr. and Mrs. Dennis Welser

Richard K. O’DonnellMr. and Mrs. Jerry GraefMr. and Mrs. Jerry B. RippethMr. and Mrs. James M. Smerz

Norma PaolucciMr. and Mrs. James R. EickelmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Verderico

David L. PartinMrs. Marilyn L. Partin

Paul D. PatrickMr. and Mrs. Leonard F. BowersMs. Dorothy S. HiteMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. KoehlerMr. and Mrs. Eric E. MyersMr. and Mrs. Dennis Seifker

Addison RatliffMrs. Brenda Bates Jeffrey RecknerDennis Deighan Christa ReedMr. and Mrs. Richard W. Evans Anthony RichardsMr. and Mrs. Jess V. Shingleton II Lucas T. RifeMr. Christopher J. Daugherty

MacKenzie RoachMr. Mike AddessiMr. Brian AndersMr. and Mrs. Jack H. Davis Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bruce GrayMr. Dave GustelyMs. Mary HouckMr. and Mrs. Eric J. RoachMr. Tyler ShoffMrs. Toril SimonCapt. Perry TabakMs. Patricia Woodruff

Micah M. RobertsMs. Kelsey Stoll Haynes D. RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Roy G. Cooper

Karen A. RothermelMr. and Mrs. Paul F. BoosMr. and Mrs. William J. BuskeyMrs. Heidi HopkinsMs. Valerie J. MaciagMr. and Mrs. Adam P. Shank

Troy E. SandsMr. and Mrs. Mikal R. Gilger

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James SandyMrs. Jean M. Bernert Janet A. ShepherdMs. Amanda Freitag Anthony ShingletonMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bye Jayne M. SieferMr. and Mrs. Gerald S. Weiner

Stephanie Sigler Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. CusmaMrs. Judith K. FrostMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Grisez

Fiona SmithMrs. A. Colette KeenanMs. Lindsey M. Rausch

JoAnn M. SmithMr. and Mrs. Tom AvalonMr. and Mrs. Emmet J. Kline

Jonathan T. SowellMs. Catherine Scanlon

Robert T. StoneMr. Steven D. Bennett Frank S. SzaboMs. Anneliese Smith Karen TaylorMr. Gregory W. Bilick Lindsay A. WagnerMr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Calvin Grace K. WakulchikTricia and Gary Yunker

Lewis H. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Walker Mary E. WeisgarberMr. and Mrs. James D. Hamlin

Kate WestKeyBank FoundationMr. Andrew West

Mary E. WilesMr. and Mrs. Russell Brown

Shannon E. WilkesMr. and Mrs. Charles GrayMr. and Mrs. John W. McKenzie

Paula WoodMr. and Mrs. Ron Street Ella F. YoungWayne Savings Bancshares Inc.

Alfred J. ZarellaMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. AllcornMr. Gene S. BuryMr. Daniel VossMr. Gerald J. Zarella


Caring isn’t just reserved for doctors and nurses.

If you are 70 and a half years or older, you too can help improve the lives of children like Miles and Lucianna with an IRA charitable rollover gift and save taxes.

To learn more, contact Maureen Katanic, senior director of planned giving, at 330-543-8343 or [email protected].

IRA rollover gifts help little patients make huge strides


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Permit No. 202Have you signed up for Developments, our electronic newsletter that features the latest hospital news? Register online at akronchildrens.org/developments.

calendar of events

july Friday, July 20 Exotic Car Cruise In Northside Marketplace

Saturday, July 21 Touch-a-Truck Boardman Quaker Steak and Lube 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sunday, July 22 Dropkick Diabetes Guilford Lake Grille 5 p.m.

July 27–29 Speedway Round Up Weekend Participating Speedway locations

Monday, July 30 Ohio Fire Safety Coalition Burn Invitational Glenmoor Country Club 8 a.m.

Now–July 31 Petitti Garden Centers Campaign Tallmadge and Boardman locations

augustNow–Aug. 2 Dairy Queen Miracle Balloon Campaign Participating Dairy Queens

Wednesday, Aug. 1 Arnie’s March Ohio Firestone Country Club 1 p.m.

Aug. 1–31 RE/MAX Month of Miracles

Thursday, Aug. 2 Miracle Treat Day Participating Dairy Queens

Friday, Aug. 3 Clubs for Kids Golf Outing Youngstown Country Club 11 a.m.

Aug. 3–5 Ace Hardware Bucket Campaign Participating Ace Hardware locations

Monday, Aug. 6 Circle K 11th Annual Charity Golf Outing Raintree, Prestwick and Mayfair Country Clubs 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 11 Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series Half Marathon & 10k presented by Goodyear Goodyear World Headquarters 6:30 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 19 Meritage of Miracles Stambaugh Auditorium 3–10 p.m. Aug. 23–Sept. 30 Love’s Travel Stop Campaign Participating Love’s locations

Sunday, Aug. 26 Kylie Rose’s Run Copley High School 4 p.m.

Aug. 26–Sept. 23 Walmart Campaign Participating Akron and Mahoning Valley locations

Aug. 29-Sept. 30 GameStop Point-of-Sale Campaign

septemberSept. 2–3 Taste of Hudson First and Main

Saturday, Sept. 8 Courage for Carina Ehrnfelt Strongsville Recreation Center 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay Downtown Akron 7 a.m.

For more information about these events or how you can become a special event coordinator, contact: JoAnn Stock, senior director of development at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, at 330-746-9122, or Kristen Carpenter, special projects coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, at 330-543-5022. For a complete listing of all Akron Children’s Hospital events, visit akronchildrens.org/events.

Documents

AKRONCHILDRENS.ORG/GIVING 1 · Rick and Lou Altman, brothers and principals of A. Altman Company – the building’s developer. “We are so proud to be a part of this exciting growth