When Ainsley Blue was just 4.5 years old, she remembers being in the burn unit at Akron Children’s Hospital with her little brother, Preston, who had suffered a burn on his hand. “The memory really stuck with me even though I was so young,” she said. “My brother was crying and upset, and I remember […]
Highland High grad is 9th member of her family to participate in Charity Ball
Madeline (Maddy) Silver is looking forward to making her debut as one of the debutantes being presented in this year’s 119th Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Ball, a cotillion that recognizes and honors the participating families for their commitment to the hospital and the community. Akron Children’s is close to the Silver family’s heart because Maddy […]
Investing in the future: Mark and Tina Oelschlager support Akron Children’s Hospital’s Centers of Excellence initiative
As the founders of Oelschlager Investments, Mark and Tina Oelschlager know the importance of investing for long-term success. It’s a strategy that has paid off in the financial markets. And now, the couple is using those appreciated assets to invest in the future of Akron Children’s Hospital – through a donation to our Centers of […]
Rebuilding lives: Marci M. Matthews establishes endowed chair for excellence in burn care
Restoration after devastation. That’s how the team at the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute at Akron Children’s Hospital approaches its intense work. The stories of recovery from this unit inspired long-time donor Marci Matthews to place a greater emphasis on burn treatment. Through a $1 million gift, she established the Marci M. Matthews […]
Meet Neven and Lisa Zelich: Why a gift of life insurance is a smart fit for this couple
Family and giving. They’re two things near and dear to the hearts of Neven and Lisa Zelich, whether they’re supporting their co-workers, their community or each other. One of the many ways they live out this philosophy of giving is through their support of Akron Children’s Hospital. “Akron Children’s means a lot to us and […]
