When The Goodyear Foundation and Akron Children’s joined forces to create the Safe Mobility Project in 2015, we became a collective force for good, safety – and change. For six years, children and families in Summit County have benefitted from the program, which aims to help keep kids safe while they’re on the move. Now, […]
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How to keep your kids safe from ticks
Summer fun means more time outside, which means more exposure to ticks. This season runs from May-October, and for many parents can cause anxiety. How do you protect your child from ticks? What do you if your child is bitten? Dr. Natalie Jedacek answers some common questions about tick exposure. “Ticks can look like black […]
Investing in the future: Mark and Tina Oelschlager support Akron Children’s Centers of Excellence initiative
As the founders of Oelschlager Investments, Mark and Tina Oelschlager know the importance of investing for long-term success. It’s a strategy that has paid off in the financial markets. And now, the couple is using those appreciated assets to invest in the future of Akron Children’s – through a donation to our Centers of Excellence […]
Rebuilding lives: Marci M. Matthews establishes endowed chair for excellence in burn care
Restoration after devastation. That’s how the team at the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute at Akron Children’s approaches its intense work. The stories of recovery from this unit inspired long-time donor Marci Matthews to place a greater emphasis on burn treatment. Through a $1 million gift, she established the Marci M. Matthews Endowed […]
Therapist Connie Stanik leaves a legacy of extraordinary patient care
Connie Stanik, a speech pathologist at Akron Children’s North Canton Health Center, brought much happiness and laughter to her co-workers and patients. When Connie died unexpectedly in January at the age of 57, her co-workers were compelled to create a memory book to recognize the lasting impression she made on all who knew her, especially […]
Meet Neven and Lisa Zelich: Why a gift of life insurance is a smart fit for this couple
Family and giving. They’re two things near and dear to the hearts of Neven and Lisa Zelich, whether they’re supporting their co-workers, their community or each other. One of the many ways they live out this philosophy of giving is through their support of Akron Children’s. “Akron Children’s means a lot to us and to […]