When entering the second floor of Akron Children’s Considine Professional Building, patient families are greeted by a friendly face: Richard Redmond. As a guest attendant in Volunteer Services, Richard welcomes patients and families to the hospital and helps them find their way. Born with cerebral palsy (CP), a congenital disorder that affects a person’s ability […]
Hospital family mourns loss of longtime volunteer
Karen King loved Akron Children’s Hospital. Anyone who knew the 62-year-old, who served as a volunteer for over 47 years, loved her right back. Karen passed away this week, and all who had the pleasure of knowing her mourn her loss. “Karen has been a presence in our department for 4 decades,” said Vicki Parisi, […]