Making History - Akron Children's Hospital

Annual baseball game to benefit School
Health Services
The Kent State University Flashes will face The
University of Akron Zips on Thursday, May 16, for
the seventh annual Diamond Classic for Kids. The
first pitch will be thrown at 6:35 p.m. at Canal Park
in downtown Akron.
“It’s a great family event,” said Michele Wilmoth, MSN,
RN, nurse manager, School Health Services. “Kids
and families can enjoy watching a college baseball
game and take part in other exciting activities. It
really is a fun time!”
Staff from School Health Services will be on hand
to take tickets, perform safety demonstrations, and
talk to families about health and wellness. The entire
Kids’ Zone at Canal Park also will be open throughout
the game.
Funds from this year’s event will go toward education,
training and equipment that School Health Services
needs to improve the delivery of care it provides
Diamond
Classic
for Kids
children in the Akron Public School system and other
suburban school districts. Since it started, the
Diamond Classic for Kids has raised more than
$80,000 for the department.
Tickets cost $5 each.
Visit http://ach.kintera.org/diamondclassic
to purchase yours. They’re also available at the
Kent State University and The University of Akron
box offices.
‘Hail to the Chefs’
Preview for Taste of Hudson to benefit Safe Kids Coalition
Reserve your tickets for the eighth annual “Hail
to the Chefs” fundraising gala on Friday, May 10
at 7 p.m.
Held once again at the Lake Forest Country Club
in Hudson, the event is a preview night for Taste
of Hudson and features selections from some of
the area’s finest chefs. It also raises funds and
recognition for the hospital-based Safe Kids USA ®
coalition and several other worthwhile community
organizations.
This year’s event takes place three weeks earlier than
previous years, and Mr. and Mrs. Shawn M. Lyden will
serve as honorary chairs. Tickets cost $90 each and
include one entry for the Ultimate Raffle Experience,
where you can win great prizes. Groups of eight or
more may purchase tickets at a discounted rate of
$80 per ticket. For more information or to buy tickets,
visit tasteofhudson.com/hail-to-the-chefs.
“It’s a fantastic event,” said Joni Fitch, coordinator
of special projects for Akron Children’s Hospital
Foundation. “People can get together and have good
food and great drinks and a portion of the proceeds
from the event come to the hospital.”
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