Filled with colorful butterflies and blooming flowers, Chryse Brown’s paintings reflect her creative nature and cheerful spirit. “People tell me that I paint happiness,” she said. “I’m full of imagination.” As a painter, Chryse’s art captures joy and inspires others – and the same can be said of her work as a volunteer at Akron […]
From patient to volunteer to employee, Richard’s journey at Akron Children’s comes full circle
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 […]
Sepsis protocol leads to improved outcomes for Akron Children’s patients
Wendy McNair and her daughter, Madelyne Williams, are no strangers to the life-threatening blood infection known as sepsis. Madelyne, age 17, who has cerebral palsy and other complex medical needs has had sepsis a total of 5 times – experiencing her first bout in 2016. “In 2016, Madelyne got the flu, which led to […]
Owen saddles up – and up, up, up goes his confidence
It could have been a late birthday gift or an early Christmas gift but, anyway you look at it, spending time riding a horse named Rambo was an experience Owen Culp won’t soon forget. Owen, who turned 17 on Dec. 6, had mentioned to Dr. Katrina Lindsay that he enjoyed caring for a neighbor’s horses […]
Hirschbecks deliver Christmas cheer to palliative care families
Organizers had to get a little creative this year, but no way were the Hirschbecks going to let a pandemic get in the way of brightening the spirits of some very deserving and special children this year. John and Denise Hirschbeck, founders of the Magic of Michael Foundation, each year shop for, purchase, wrap and […]
Nehemiah defies the odds
Born at just 26 weeks old and 1 lb. 12 oz., tiny Nehemiah let his mom know he was going to be okay. “He came out crying so I knew he was going to be something special,” said Leslie, Nehemiah’s mom. “He had a hole in his heart, a serious brain bleed and seizures. The […]
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