After a year of managing a brain cancer diagnosis, dozens of surgeries and relentless medical treatments, Cerriana (14) of Alliance was hopeful the worst was behind her. When she learned her cancer was back, she didn’t know if she had the strength to do it all again, but she knew she had something to say […]
How one brain tumor survivor measures success
For a pediatric brain tumor patient, one of the most celebrated measures of success is becoming a survivor. Amelia Hartong of Massillon became a survivor at just 1-year-old and now, age 5, she reminds us all that the best measure of success is happiness. “Amelia is thriving, and we celebrate it, but her success and […]
Cancer patient’s beach-inspired tree is small in stature but big on love
While the bright lights and sparkle of the Akron Children’s Holiday Tree Festival may be virtual this year, the heart-warming stories that bring many of the trees to life are still very real, like Addison Tolley’s brave battle with cancer. Bright-eyed and active Addison was home rehabbing a torn ligament in her knee when her […]
Dancing through brain cancer treatment to achieve dreams, Molly Oldham reflects on her journey
Recent high school graduate Molly Oldham was a typical 18-year-old 421 days ago. She was preparing to leave for college to pursue musical theatre, ready to take on her dreams of Broadway. What followed was anything but typical. Molly and her mother, Bunny Oldham, sat in the emergency department (ED) after Molly’s migraine would not […]
Reyanna’s cancer battle inspires her to help others
Reyanna Putnam has faced cancer and beaten it … twice. Next, she wants to help other kids by becoming a pediatric oncologist. And the college junior is well on her way to achieving that. The Akron native and Firestone Community Learning Center graduate is the first recipient of the 33 JordynStrong Survivor Scholarship. The Canton-based […]
Full circle: Dad runs virtual marathon around Akron Children’s while son receives care
Like many, Kolt Codner says running helps relieve stress and clears his mind but, this year, it’s also giving him a way to raise money for kids like his son, Andrew, a patient at Akron Children’s Hospital. In May, Andrew’s pediatrician recommended testing to determine what was causing his allergy-like symptoms of swollen eyes and […]
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