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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.

 

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.

Donor Bobby Ina's annual toy shopping spree for Akron Children's celebrates 10 years

Donor Bobby Ina's annual toy shopping spree for Akron Children's celebrates 10 years

Akron Children's ranks amongst the best children's hospitals in US News and World Report

Akron Children's ranks amongst the best children's hospitals in US News and World Report

Meet the Foundation:

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Shelly Brown, MAOL, CFRE
Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of the Foundation
330-571-0143
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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
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Nickie Montesano
Senior Director, Development Operations
330-543-8427
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Laura Frye
Director, Planned Giving
330-543-3723
E-mail Laura

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Tara Regan, 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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Joseph Congeni, MD
Physician Liaison for Philanthropy; The Scala Family Endowed Chair in Sports Medicine
(330) 543-8340
E-mail Joseph

Major Gifts

Jeannine Donatelli
Major Gift Officer
E-mail Jeannine

Katy Fuerst
Major Gifts Officer
E-mail Katy

Danielle Howell
Major Gifts Officer
E-mail Danielle

Laura Brelin
Associate Major Gifts Officer
E-mail Laura

Jillian Chahine
Associate Major Gifts Officer
E-mail Jillian

Grants

Lindsay Barba
Senior Grant Gift Officer
E-mail Lindsay

Operations

Erin Yoder
Senior Direct Response Specialist
E-mail Erin

Krissy Kasper
Development Coordinator
E-mail Krissy
 

Corporate Giving

Brittany Wright
CMN Hospitals Manager & Corporate Alliance Officer
E-mail Brittany

Stephanie Pegler
Corporate Alliance Officer
E-mail Stephanie

Paul Hasson
Associate Corporate Alliance Officer
E-mail Paul

Taylor Cooper
Fundraising Events Specialist
E-mail Taylor

Taylor Balmut
Development Coordinator
E-mail Taylor

Contact the Foundation
- Akron

330-543-8340

Contact the Foundation
- Mahoning Valley

330-746-GIVE(4483)

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