The challenges today’s young people face are uniquely hard to navigate. From the pressures of social media to the life-changing impact of a pandemic, the effect these obstacles may have on youth mental health can be devastating. These challenges can be especially exacerbated by the experience of a trauma event, which the National Child Traumatic […]
Maynard Family Foundation establishes chair in neurodevelopmental sciences at Akron Children’s Hospital
After every visit to Akron Children’s Hospital, philanthropist and Akron business leader Philip H. Maynard would share stories about children he met. “You should’ve seen the kiddos,” he would tell family and co-workers. Phil passed away in 2021, but the Maynard Family Foundation has ensured that its namesake’s concern for children carries on in his […]
The impact of accessible mental health care: donors help Akron Children’s Hospital expand services
There’s a youth mental health crisis sweeping our country – and northern Ohio. Access to high-quality, individualized mental health care is a major obstacle for children and their families. So are long wait times. At Akron Children’s Hospital, we are strategically responding to these challenges, taking action to remove barriers to care – and filling […]
Meet Jeff and Mimi Ryznar: Five questions with our featured donors
Jeff and Mimi Ryznar firmly believe in giving back to others – and supporting the Mahoning Valley community. The business owner and physician both feel that everyone has gifts to use and share. Here, they explain why they share their time, talents and treasures with Akron Children’s Hospital. How did you become interested in philanthropy […]
33 Forever Inc. awards $175,000 to Akron Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health, Mansfield
Donna and Jeff Heck and the team at 33 Forever Inc. are on a mission: to provide hope, help and empowerment to those with mental health issues. When Donna and Jeff’s family lost 33-year-old daughter Danielle “Dani” Leedy in 2019 after a long battle with chronic depression, friends, family and the Mansfield, Ohio, community rallied […]
Meet the DeSalvo family: Advocating for children with diabetes – and Akron Children’s Hospital
Grit. Determination. Humility. Strength. They’re just a few qualities that come to mind when describing 16-year-old Jessie DeSalvo. When it comes to achieving her goals, the high schooler and athlete doesn’t let anything stand in her way – including Type 1 diabetes. After Jessie was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease six years ago, Akron Children’s […]
