When Megan and Matt Kohler participate in races, they like to run for a cause. Next month they’ll be running the Blue Line together for a cause that’s close to their hearts. “We are very excited to be running in the Akron half marathon and giving back to Akron Children’s Hospital because they are the […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Morgan Kainrad-Taylor
Ravenna resident Morgan Kainrad-Taylor knows first-hand the high level of care Akron Children’s Hospital provides its patients and families. “When I was 3, my parents noticed things were off with me so they took me to Akron Children’s,” said Morgan. “After some tests that night, the doctors discovered I had stage 2 acute lymphoblastic leukemia.” […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Carrie Litten
Carrie Litten grew up swimming and diving, and about 10 years ago she set out to complete a triathlon. The only problem was she hated running. “I downloaded the Couch Potato to 5K app to get myself started,” Carrie said. “I completed a sprint triathlon that year and ran my first 5K. Then I accidently […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Jeff Young
Jeff Young took on the Blue Line for the first time last September and remembers passing through the Akron Children’s Hospital Hero Zones throughout the course. At the time he had no idea that the connection between the Akron Marathon and Akron Children’s Hospital was about to become even more poignant for him. Before race […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Hope Bonos
This will be Hope Bonos’ first time running in the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay, and she’s going all out. Not only is Hope running in each of the races in the series, but she’s also raising money for Akron Children’s Hospital as a Children’s Champion. “I decided to sign up as […]
Children’s Champion spotlight: Tim Campbell
September 28 is a big day for Tim Campbell this year. The day he takes on the Blue Line for the 16th time is also the day his twin children, Tim Jr. and Hollen, turn 28. Born via emergency C-section at 3:30 a.m., the twins were almost 8-weeks premature and were immediately transported to the […]
