The Haslinger Pediatric Palliative Care Center

Join the Lake community in memory of the beloved Dunham family who experienced a tragic loss. The community, with the help of the Lake YMCA, has organized a 5K on August 18, 2024 to benefit the scholarship fund to honor the three children. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-community-hope-5k-runwalk-1-mile-fun-run-tickets-853044477997?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

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It's Back-To-School season, Akron! This Saturday and throughout the rest of the month there will be events passing out school supplies and providing educational resources as parents and students prepare for the upcoming school year. You can visit the individual websites of the organizations listed and also click here for more details on the events and giveaways: https://allevents.in/akron/back-to-school

Join us for a summer full of fun with Dance Unlimited, an adaptive dance program for children of all abilities! We will be hosting 2 more mini camps this summer for children 5+ years old.
Wednesdays July: 3, 10, 17 and August: 14, 21, 28
Click here to register: https://www.akronchildrens.org/calendar.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3devent%26eventid%3d174828084

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The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank offers a produce delivery program. Receive eight deliveries of free, locally grown produce delivered directly to your home June-September. Please see the eligibility requirements attached here. For more information, click here:
https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/find-help?s_subsrc=_google-grant_eg_z_z&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9qPIgM2chgMVbUH_AR0MBApgEAAYASAAEgIA9_D_BwE&utm_medium=ppc&utm_source=google-grant&utm_campaign=eg&utm_content=z

We missed Christmas in July yesterday for a different holiday (Miracle Treat Day!), but didn't want to miss an opportunity to ask you to mark your calendars for this year's Holiday Tree Festival! The 43rd annual event presented by the Volunteers of Akron Children's will return to the John S. Knight Center Nov. 16-24, with a Preview Gala Nov. 15. We hope you'll join us to celebrate the holiday season 🎄 Stay tuned for more details as we get closer!

As we begin thinking about going back to school and fall sports, parents are scheduling their child's next doctor's appointments. Whether your child needs their annual well visit, a sports physical, or both, we have you covered. If your child is due for both, no need to schedule 2 appointments, we can cover it all under an annual well visit.

Just need a sports physical? Our Urgent Care and Quick Care offices provide them by appointment.

To schedule an appointment, visit akronchildrens.org/appointments.

Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial - Stow, Ohio MEMORIAL BRICKS AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2024 PLACEMENT Helping bereaved parents and families since 2001, the Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial in Stow Silver Springs Cemetery was created to help those who suffer the death of a child. This beautiful memorial is a peaceful place for grieving parents whose children have died, before or after birth, to mourn, heal, and remember their beloved children. Over 800 bricks, all in memory of children, have been placed at the Angel of Hope Memorial. Bricks will continue to be sold throughout the year at a cost of $100, with placement in the Spring and Fall. These special bricks may be purchased in memory of any child, regardless of age or where the child was born or lived. They did not have to be Stow residents. Bricks may also be purchased as gifts in memory of a child or children. Following placement of the bricks, an inspirational ceremony will be held for the families and friends to honor their children who have become a part of the memorial. Brick order forms are available at the memorial in Silver Springs Cemetery at 5080 Stow Road, at our website www.stowangelofhope.com, or by calling Christine Moncheck at 330-285-0989. The brick order deadline is Friday, July 26th, 2024 for Fall placement. The brick ceremony will be held in October.

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Register for the Elephant Run 5K in Orville, Ohio taking place on Saturday, July 27th! This fundraiser is to support "Forget-Me-Not-Baskets, Inc," an organization that has supported our palliative care families for many years.

Who/what is "Forget-Me-Not-Baskets, Inc."?
It is a non-profit organization founded in 2007. We provide bereavement baskets to families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or childbirth so that families do not leave the hospital with empty arms. We know that our baskets cannot take away the pain of families grieving a loss, but our hope is to provide support during their difficult time.

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Orrville/ElephantRun5K

Join us for three fun-filled Open House events at our three locations in Beachwood and Mayfield Heights! There will be kid- and family-friendly activities, including storytime, stuffed animal well visits, balloon animals, and much, much more. Learn more about the event at https://www.akronchildrens.org/pages/We-re-here.html.

Our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is looking for new members! Have your voice heard and join this group of dedicated and motivated teens who help shape our hospital and patient care.

To apply, visit bit.ly/TAG24AC.

Our Palliative Care Team wishes all of our patients and families a safe and relaxing Fourth of July ~ Enjoy!
Photo by Pierre Bouyer on Unsplash

Don't forget to get your tickets to the Kaulig Companies Championship and support Akron Children's!

Purchase your Tickets FORE Charity for just $25, and 100% of the net proceeds will go to Akron Children's 💙 Get your tickets today at https://am.ticketmaster.com/pgsrpl/TFC24?promocode=QUtST05DSElMRFJFTlMyNA==
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In need of an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Support Group for Families, Caregivers & Professionals? Visit https://www.sharingsolutions.info/ :

Serving those in Stark county, we are a community of parents/guardians of individuals from transition to adult age with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, professionals who serve the IDD community, caregivers and policy makers. We provide information, support and assistance to all who attend. Everyone is encouraged to play an active role in sharing their resources, knowledge and experiences. Our vision is to be productive and not negative.

What is sickle cell disease? : Inside Children's Blog Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. Here’s what you should know about it.

Northeast Ohio is experiencing poor air quality due to the heat wave. Those at greatest risk are sensitive groups, including children, the elderly and those with respiratory issues. Follow these 7 ways to protect your family until air quality improves.

Have additional questions? MyChart messaging allows you to reach out to your child's care team right from your phone. For more info, visit mychart.akronchildrens.org.

Join members of the "Forget-Me-Not Baskets" organization at the Rubber Ducks baseball game on June 22, 2024. A special way to honor fathers and bereaved fathers around Father's Day. Tickets went on sale May 1st.
Click here to learn more and register: https://forgetmenotbaskets.com/loved-lost-remembered-programs/