Making History - Akron Children's Hospital
Making History - Akron Children's Hospital
Making History - Akron Children's Hospital
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Dancing for a cause<br />
Kent State University to host Flash-A-Thon dance marathon<br />
Join Kent State University students for the first ever<br />
Flash-A-Thon dance marathon, sponsored by <strong>Akron</strong><br />
Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> and Children’s Miracle Network<br />
<strong>Hospital</strong>s.<br />
Taking place April 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at<br />
the Kent State University Student Recreation and<br />
Wellness Center, the proceeds from this 12-hour<br />
marathon will benefit the Showers Family Center<br />
for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders at <strong>Akron</strong><br />
Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong>.<br />
“It’s a fun way to raise funds for such a worthwhile<br />
organization,” said Jackie Cornell, event co-chairperson<br />
and Kent State University senior. “Anyone from the<br />
community can join in.”<br />
“We’re so excited to have the patients there,” said<br />
Chrissie Seo, event co-chairperson and a senior at<br />
Kent State University. “We want them to enjoy their<br />
day and see that KSU students are thinking about<br />
them and trying to help other children in the hospital.”<br />
Registration costs $10, and each dancer is<br />
responsible for raising funds from sponsors<br />
through their online fundraising pages. To<br />
sign up, or to learn more about the event, visit<br />
www.helpmakemiracles.org/event/ksuflashathon.<br />
You also can email ksuflashathon@gmail.com, or<br />
visit the event’s Facebook page – KSU Flashathon –<br />
or Twitter feed – @KSUFlashAThon.<br />
In addition to dancing, there will be other activities<br />
for people to enjoy such as live music, corn hole,<br />
video games and more. Former hospital patients<br />
and their families will be on hand to share their<br />
stories with the audience.<br />
‘Styles of Yesterday and Today’<br />
American Girl Fashion Show ® to benefit <strong>Akron</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> Mahoning Valley<br />
The Kids’ Crew of <strong>Akron</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> Mahoning<br />
Valley invites you to attend the American Girl Fashion<br />
Show this April at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.<br />
The dates for this year’s shows are:<br />
• Saturday, April 20, 2013: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 3 – 5 p.m.<br />
• Sunday, April 21, 2013: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 3 – 5 p.m.<br />
It’s a fun-filled time for girls and their families, friends<br />
and favorite dolls. With the theme ‘Styles of Yesterday<br />
and Today,’ this year’s events will showcase historical<br />
and contemporary fashions. Guests also will learn<br />
how clothing has changed throughout the years to<br />
reflect history, culture and individual styles.<br />
“Not only is it a unique fundraiser for the hospital,<br />
it’s an event that creates lifelong memories for<br />
girls and their families,” said JoAnn Stock, director<br />
of development for <strong>Akron</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong><br />
Mahoning Valley.<br />
Each show will feature a tea-party-themed luncheon,<br />
raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $25 each. All<br />
proceeds will benefit the local programs and services<br />
of <strong>Akron</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong> Mahoning Valley.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
akronchildrens.org/americangirlfashionshow<br />
or contact JoAnn Stock at 330-746-9122<br />
or jstock@chmca.org.<br />
14 CHILDREN’S PROGRESS | SPRING 2013
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