When 14-year-old Trinity Finnie suffered a devastating ACL injury, it could have sidelined her basketball dreams. Instead, with help from Akron Children’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine teams, she’s proving that ACL injury recovery can be just as inspiring as victory on the court. Learn more about her story as told by her mom, Tamika Jenkins. […]
Archives for October 2025
Melody Strait’s award showcases the heart of community health workers
Melody received the first “Akron Children’s Advocate Award” at the 2025 More childhood, please™. Awards held Oct. 1. Although it’s an individual award, Melody shares it with her fellow community health workers (CHWs). “What an honor to be nominated for the Advocate Award. I cried when I found out I won,” she shared. “Most people […]
Vascular Access Nurse Denaye Beckler receives 2025 AVA Impact Award
Akron Children’s Vascular Access Nurse Denaye Beckler, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CEN, VA-BC, received the 2025 Impact Award from the Association for Vascular Access (AVA). This prestigious, international award honors AVA members who have made significant contributions to the specialty practice of vascular access at a local level. “I feel so honored to receive this award,” […]
Protecting with heart: Chief Klue’s lasting impact on safety at Akron Children’s
When Jerome Klue joined Akron Children’s as director and chief of public safety, it wasn’t just another career move. Rather, it was a continuation of a lifelong mission to protect others and serve with compassion. “I saw an opportunity to lead and at the same time make a meaningful impact in an environment where safety […]
Hearing aids help teen hear life more clearly
October is National Audiology Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about hearing health and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. For 17-year-old Gunner Cronin, of Hammondsville, that awareness hits close to home. A senior at Edison High School in Richmond, Gunner is active both in and out of the classroom. He plays golf, […]
Jack Weber’s compassion for kids isn’t bound by borders
Jack discovered his love for working with kids when he was in graduate school to become a speech language pathologist, also called a speech therapist. Now, he helps patients in both Akron and the Dominican Republic. His skills and dedication recently earned him a More childhood, please.™ Akron Children’s Caregiver Award. The Akron Children’s Caregiver […]
