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Dr. Eva Szigethy is helping to shape our future, one patient at a time
John and Karen Mayer make legacy gift of life insurance to support Akron Children’s Hospital’s NICU
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Eileen Burg honored as a Champion for Children at Akron Children’s

There are many ways you can help support Akron Children’s. Since our beginning as a two-room day nursery in 1890, Akron Children’s has benefited from the philanthropic support given to us by individuals, corporations and foundations.

Learn more about how you can support the patient care programs, research and other needs at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Meet the Foundation:

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Shelly Brown, MAOL, CFRE

Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of the Foundation

330-543-8900

E-mail Shelly

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Megan Hopper

Vice President, Principal Giving

330-543-5768

E-mail Megan

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Luann Maynard

Senior Director of Development

330-746-9122

E-mail Luann

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John LaGuardia

Senior Director of Special Projects; Retired Vice President of Development

330-543-8994

E-mail John

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Jason Sanders, JD

Director, Planned Giving

330-543-8343

E-mail Jason

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Tara Patterson, CFRE

Director, Grants Administration

330-543-0370

E-mail Tara

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Machelle Syx, MAOM, CFRE

Director, Corporate Alliances and Special Events

330-543-0137

E-mail Machelle

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Laura Brelin

Associate Major Gifts Officer

330-543-3027

E-mail Laura

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Jillian Chahine

Associate Major Gifts Officer

330-559-0820

E-mail Jillian

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Taylor Cooper

Special Events Coordinator

330-523-9503

E-mail Taylor

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Brittany Costa

CMN Hospitals Program Manager & Corporate Alliance Officer

440-225-6510

E-mail Brittany

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Charlotte Diss

Associate Major Gifts Officer

330-746-8712

E-mail Charlotte

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Laura Frye

Senior Major Gifts Officer

330-543-3723

E-mail Laura

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Paul Hasson

Associate Corporate Alliance Officer

330-849-0823

E-mail Paul

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Nickie Montesano

Senior Director, Development Operations

330-543-8427

E-mail Nickie

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Erin Yoder

Direct Response Specialist

E-mail Erin

Contact the Foundation
- Akron

330-543-8340

Contact the Foundation
- Mahoning Valley

330-746-GIVE(4483)

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And we have many more pediatric primary care providers in Northeast Ohio. You can meet some of them here.
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With virtual visits, you can see our pediatric experts from the comfort of home or wherever you are.
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We offer many ways to get pediatric care all over Northeast Ohio. Use this page to find the right kind of care and the most convenient location for you.