Celebrate the Plate

2026 Celebrate the Plate Venues

April 12

Sunday at the Masters Celebration
Hosted by: Julie Pratt, Karen Lahovich & Lisa Lutz
Location: Palmetto Room – Hilton Head Island

April 19

Strikes for Tykes, a Bowling Party to benefit Akron Children’s
Hosted by: Amy Bowers, Kerri Daye, Mary George, Margie Levis, Peg Stalter & Susan Strandberg
Location: Riviera Lanes - Fairlawn

April 30

Celebrate the Place – Akron Children’s
Hosted by: The Celebrate the Plate Committee
Location: Considine Professional Building Conference Center    

May 1

Mayday Mayday! Save My Serve!
Hosted by: Laurice Moore & Denise Schaffner
Location: Towpath Tennis Center – Akron

May 7

Rock, Racquet & Roll Tennis Party
Hosted by: Neelam Ahmad, Angela Blake & Erin Gelal
Location: North Canton Racquet Club – North Canton

May 14

May Ladies Night Out
Hosted by: Kim Moses
Location: Copley, Ohio

May 16          

Sip, Snack & Sink a Putt
Hosted by: Dr. Mark & Becky Adamczyk, Greg & Sue McMains, Dr. Greg & Jodi Vrabec
Location: Firestone Country Club – Akron

May 17

Mahjong and Mimosas
Hosted by: Sue Locke & Paige Hoover
Location: Portage Country Club – Akron

May 20

Palette for a Purpose – A Wine & Paint Event
Hosted by: Kelly Clarke and Kathie Jackson Holland
Painting with a Twist – Fairlawn

May 21

Music for Miracles
Hosted by: Akron Children’s Foundation in partnership with Oswald Companies
Location: BLU Jazz - Akron

May 21

Margs & Mahj
Hosted by: Lindsey Yoder, Catherine Leonakis, Marisa Fatica & Emily Fernandez
Location: Fairlawn Country Club – Akron

May 28

Sip, Shop, and Support Akron Children’s
Hosted by: Mary Kay Chlebina & Jane Stathopoulos
Location: Akron

June 11

Flowers for a Cause: Pollinator Porch Pot Party
Hosted by: Lisa & Karlie Graf, Lisa Jeffries, Bridget LaGuardia, Sarah Rossi & Barb Varley
Location: Graf’s Garden Shop – Akron

June 13

Boots, Banjos & Big Hearts – Featuring Hunter Skeens and the Forerunners
Hosted by: Lisa Bandwen, Dee Kelleher & Angie Remen
Location: Richfield

June 19

Golf Scramble
Hosted by: Marlene Campbell & Steve Carey
Location: Mud Run Golf Course – Akron

What is Celebrate the Plate?

Celebrate the Plate is a fun, popular fundraiser that brings people together throughout Northeast Ohio in support of Akron Children’s. The money raised by Celebrate the Plate helps the Women’s Board support the hospital’s mission of providing care to babies, young children and teens, as well as burn victims of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay.

Here are the details:

• What: Casual or elegant? As host, you decide the theme of your event. In 2025, parties ranged from trivia nights, pickleball, tennis and golf outings, an escape room, and a French Open brunch.
• When: Hosts can choose a date anytime between April 1-June 14, 2026
• Questions? Contact Kelly Clarke at womensboard@akronchildrens.org 

The History of Celebrate the Plate

Since 2014, Celebrate the Plate has brought people together throughout the greater Akron area to make a difference. It has become one of the Women’s Board’s most popular event fundraisers and has allowed us to increase our proceeds each year to support Akron Children’s. Our goal is to raise more interest and expand our reach into new communities that appreciate and rely on the care Akron Children's provides families throughout the region.

The growing list of participating neighborhoods includes: Akron, Bath, Copley, Cuyahoga Falls, Downtown Akron, Fairlawn, Fairlawn Heights, Green, Hartville, Highland Square, Hudson, Jackson Township, Medina, North Canton, Portage Lakes, Richfield, Sharon Township, Silver Lake, Tallmadge, Twinsburg and West Akron.