Paul and Becky Lee’s son, Jack, entered the world 8 weeks early. It wasn’t apparent until the next day that something was wrong, other than his prematurity. Jack didn’t move, and doctors suspected a neurological condition. Jack spent 10 weeks in the Akron Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and then another 15 weeks in […]
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 […]
Golf tournament benefits Akron Children’s, thanks in part to Women’s Board volunteers
The Kaulig Companies Championship golf tournament exemplifies how philanthropy and volunteerism make a winning team. Since 1984, the tournament, held annually at the historic Firestone Country Club in Akron, has generated more than $32 million in grants to northeast Ohio nonprofits through its philanthropic arm, Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation (NOGCF). More than $3.8 […]
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner Panda Express pledges $589,000 to Akron Children’s Chaplaincy Services
The mission of Panda Express is to inspire better lives, not only within its company, but within its communities. Through its charitable arm, Panda Cares, the company strives to inspire hope in future generations by supporting the health and education needs of underserved youth. One of the key ways the company achieves this is through […]
