Kyle and Samantha Quillen have a deep love for Tuscarawas County, Ohio – the place where they grew up and now live, work and raise their son. This rural county boasts good schools, hardworking people, an interesting mix of businesses and a tight-knit community where people support each other through the good and bad. The […]
Donor Features
A couple’s lasting gift: The Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation ensures local care for kids
Leaving a legacy to your family is meaningful; leaving a legacy to your community is powerful. Years after their passing, Tom and Jill Lincoln’s love of Medina County continues to be expressed through The Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation, an estate-based foundation that benefits a variety of initiatives solely in Medina County. The Lincoln Foundation […]
Delta Dental Foundation grant helps clinic deliver oral screenings and treatments
At the Celeste Myers Dental Clinic within Akron Children’s, dental care is anything but typical. “We work with complex patients – from those who have never seen a dentist to those with autism or cancer that require a balance of dental expertise and deep compassion,” said Tania Markarian, DDS, MSM, clinical director of the […]
Medina Sunrise Rotary gift reflects a commitment to serving kids in Medina
The more than 40 members of the Medina Sunrise Rotary Club prove that communities can be dramatically changed by small groups. “Each year, we hold an event called Wine & Roses where we raise most of the funds that we give to local organizations. We generally grant a couple thousand dollars to various nonprofits each […]
James Hamilton Hower’s gift honors the past while preparing others for the future
In the Akron area, the Hower family name is synonymous with industrial growth, community leadership and selfless service. A transformational gift of $6.6 million from the James Hamilton Hower estate—the second-largest individual gift in Akron Children’s Foundation history—will reinforce these family traits for hospital employees, patients and families for decades. “We are extremely grateful for […]
The American Endowment Foundation funds a new approach to managing autism care
The sooner a child can be properly assessed for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the more options are available for treatment and assistance. Thanks to a $100,000 grant from the American Endowment Fund (AEF), Akron Children’s is piloting a new approach that can set kids and families on more direct paths to treatment. The grant will […]
