Over 250 friends, family and supporters gathered on Tuesday, May 7 at The Lake Club in Poland, Ohio to celebrate the amazing community of support that surrounds Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley and the children and families it serves.
The highlight of the evening were the awards that recognized the extraordinary contributions of John and Denise Hirschbeck and The Magic of Michael Foundation, recipients of the 2019 Champions for our Valley’s Children award. In addition, Akron Children’s also recognized Children’s Advocate awardees Julie Costas, The Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown and Sight for All United.
Thank you to all our supporters. It is because of you that Akron Children’s is able to serve the children and families of the Mahoning Valley. We couldn’t do it with you.
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- (l.-r.) Julie Costas, Ashlee Mauti and Bill Costas
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- (l.-r.) Eleanor Watanakunakorn and Grace Wakulchik
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- Champions for our Valley’s Children honorees John an Denise Hirschbeck.
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- Seated (l.-r.): Richard Wardle, Eric French, Jessica Tinfina (holding James Wardle), Dr. Sarah Friebert, Joe Blazak and Tammy Blazak; Standing (l.-r.): Nancy Wardle, Barry Wardle (holding Claire Wardle) and Rachel Wardle
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- Seated (l.-r.): Rev. Lew Macklin, Dottie Macklin, Chris Muransky, Ed Muransky, Carole Lewis and Carter Lewis; Standing (l.-r.) Cathy Bednar, Andy Bednar and Grace Wakulchik
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- Seated (l.-r.): Phyllis Cafaro, Lynn Larney and Josa Davis; Standing (l.-r.): Michelle Renda, Maureen Katanic, Julie Costas and Michele Kiernan
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- Seated (l.-r.): Eleanor Watanakunakorn, Amanda Watanakunakorn, Judy Schmutz and Reid Schmutz; Standing (l.-r.): Dawn Beeghly, Rhonda Larimore, Joel Beeghly and Sharon Hrina
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- Seated (l.-r.): Angela Douglass, Tina Serra, Angelo Babbaro and Lisa Babbaro; Standing (l.-r.): Diana McDonald, Janelle Nagy, Lori Bisconti, Janet Repasky and Debbie Strickland
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- Seated (l.-r.): Steve Streb, Kim Davis, Kellee Raseta, Jane Taylor and Mary Ina Jones; Standing (l.-r.): Dan Memo, Erin Memo, Erin Hirschbeck, John Hirschbeck and Denise Hirschbeck
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- (l.-r.): Marlene Morrison, Learose Moody, Caren Dalton, Rye Dalton, Julie Costas, Bill Costas, Mary Noel Costas and Michael Costas
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- Seated (l.-r.): Dr. John York, Denise DeBartolo York and Kamran Sarac; Standing (l.-r.): Dr. Rajiv Taneja, Dr. Erdal Sarac, Dr. Sergul Erzurum and Karen Segesto
