Akron Children's Foundation

Earlier this week we welcomed Janet Tussing for a tour of our recently renovated rehabilitation room in The Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute, supported by The Paul and Carol David Foundation at Akron Children's. Janet is a dedicated supporter of our burn patients, and she donated funds to purchase the equipment for the rehab room. Thank you, Janet, for all you've done and for the opportunity to show how your support is having an impact on our patients every day.

Recently, donor Bobby Ina held his 10th annual shopping spree to benefit patients at Akron Children's. Together with his family, friends and clients, Bobby spent $12,000 on Legos, Bluey playhouses, Spiderman masks, dolls, action figures and many other toys to brighten the holidays for patients. On top of that, an additional $5,000 was given to the hospital as a donation. Over these 10 years, Bobby and his donors have raised and spent $175,000 on toys for our patients ?? You can read more about Bobby's shopping spree and the donors who make it possible at https://lnkd.in/gbWH3uK9 Thank you so much, Bobby, for your and your donors' continued and generous support of our patients and families! It means so much to them, and to us.

Breakfast with Santa is coming up soon and we still have spaces available! Join us the mornings of Nov. 16 and Nov. 23 at the?John S Knight Center?for food, fun and, of course, Santa! Tickets are free for ages 3 and under, $15 for children ages 4-12, and $20 for ages 13 and up. Registration form and more details are available at?https://lnkd.in/gKNGJjTp

Today it's officially November, which means it's almost time for the Holiday Tree Festival! Join us at the?John S Knight Center?in downtown Akron Nov. 16-24 for the 43rd annual event presented by the Volunteers of Akron Children's.??? There will be hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and holiday gifts on display to start your holiday season merry and bright. Plus, admission is free! For more details, visit?https://lnkd.in/gZ6sAhPG

Thank you to everyone who supports programs at Akron Children's like Dance Unlimited. You are so important to giving all our kids more childhood. To learn more about how you can help visit https://lnkd.in/gC-v47Cq

Akron Children's has been visiting some Akron Public Schools to help teach students how to improve their oral health. Our staff went to nine schools, presented to over 500 second graders, and provided those students with a bag filled with preventative oral health items including a toothbrush, toothpaste and brushing timers. The bags were made possible thanks to an in-kind donation from the Delta Dental Foundation. Thank you for your ongoing support of healthy smiles!

Friday night was definitely one to remember! Ten local celebrities took the stage at the?Akron Civic Theatre?to raise money for Akron Children's?Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders as part of this year's Dancing for the Kids event. Not only did their performances blow us away, but they helped raise more than $230,000 for the hospital! That is absolutely incredible! Thank you again to all of our amazing dancers and their partners, to the Emerging Leaders of Akron Children's which puts on this event each year, to Keith Kennedy for emceeing, to our judges, to our title sponsor, the Showers Family Foundation, and of course to everyone who attended and donated. You all have made an incredible impact on the patients and families in the Showers Center??? We can't wait to share more from this year's Dancing for the Kids, so stay tuned!

Our patients and families are awesome! Last week, the Caprara family stopped by for an appointment and they brought a special gift - a donation to Akron Children's. Sadie, who is being treated for skeletal dysplasia, sold t-shirts to support the skeletal dysplasia clinic, while also raising awareness and promoting kindness and acceptance. Thank you, Sadie and family! You are an inspiration, and we appreciate the support! ??????

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses and locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care they need. To learn more about the hospital and how to support the children and families who come to us, visit the 2024 Giving Guide, in partnership with Crain's Cleveland Business. https://lnkd.in/gmbcgeJc

Last week we hosted a construction tour of our Akron Children's Health Center, Medina for a few of our local friends. We were excited for the opportunity to provide this tour as we continue to raise funds for this project that is critical to serving the children and families in Medina County. Thank you to everyone who attended! And a special thank you to Sandridge Crafted Foods for their support of the event. To learn more about how you can impact children's health in Medina County please contact us at [email protected].