Friends of Akron Children’s attended a luncheon in Delray Beach, Florida hosted by the Akron Children’s Foundation. Guests were welcomed to the event by John Orr, Chairman of the Hospital Board of Directors, and listened to hospital updates from Akron Children’s President and CEO, Grace Wakulchik, as well from Tammy Gersman, President of the Women’s Board of Akron Children’s, and Dr. Bruce Cohen, who shared updates on the advancements in mitochondrial disease and an update on the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute.
Philanthropic support is critical to the hospital’s mission to provide world-class care and turn no child away for any reason, including inability to pay. We are so appreciative of the opportunity to thank so many of our supporters who have made special projects possible at the hospital.
On behalf of the children and their families, thank you to everyone who attended – we are grateful for your support.
And here are a few pictures from the event.
- (l.-r.) Grace Wakulchik and John Orr
- (l.-r.) Charlie Yunker and Anna Yunker
- (l.-r.) Dr. Bruce Cohen, Grace Wakulchik and John Orr
- (l.-r.) Alita Rogers, Rick Rogers and John Orr
- (l.-r.) Dr. Bruce Cohen and Tammy Gersman
- (l.-r.) Carol Traynor, Grace Wakulchik and Bruce Beeghly
- (l.-r.) M.J. Saunders, George Newkome, Lin Gentile, Bruce Beeghly, Carol Traynor, Gene Traynor and Nancy Beeghly
- (l.-r.) Don Stone and Marcia Stone
- (l.-r.) Grace Wakulchik and Nancy Beeghly
- (l.-r.) Ruth Altman, Bob Altman and Tammy Gersman
- (l.-r.) Claudia Hower, John Orr and Shelly Brown
- (l.-r.) Brian Hollingsworth and Jim Hower
- (l.-r.) Tammy Gersman, Lin Gentile, Grace Wakulchik, Ruth Altman and Bob Altman
- (l.-r.) Carol Traynor, Gene Traynor, Nancy Beeghly and Bruce Beeghly
- (l.-r.) Alita Rogers, Rick Rogers, Brian Hollingsworth and Bob Altman
- (l.-r.) M.J. Saunders, George Newkome, Dr. Bruce Cohen, Shelly Brown, Tammy Gersman, Claudia Hower and Jim Hower
- (l.-r.) Carol Traynor, Gene Traynor, Anna Yunker, Grace Wakulchik, Nancy Beeghly, John Orr and Bruce Beeghly