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I wouldn’t be here today without Akron Children’s

Mr. Considine, WKDD personalities and Matt SchonoverWhen I was first born, I was transported to Akron Children’s NICU and spent 10 weeks there. My very first surgery was by Dr. Robert Klein, and was 7 ½ hours long.

I had a detached esophagus and a condition called Apert’s syndrome, in which my fingers and toes are fused and skull growth is abnormal. I’ve had about 100 surgeries since birth, ranging from reconstruction of my hands, face and head to a shunt.

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Matt with Carrie Underwood

Through all of my many surgeries and medical challenges, I’ve kept a positive attitude and I stay involved in my favorite activities. I volunteered at Akron Children’s for 10 years and I’ve been a change bandit for the “Have A Heart, Do Your Part” Radiothon.

I also was on the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s Telethon Broadcast Committee. Currently I volunteer for the American Cancer Society’s Stow-Munroe Falls Relay For Life and the Lock 3 Park. I’m also a proud head usher at the Akron Civic Theater and work At Kohl’s.

I love to travel to Florida and listen to pop rock and country music.

If it wasn’t for the wonderful doctors and nurses at Akron Children’s Hospital, I would not be here today.


As part of our year-long anniversary celebration, we’ll be telling the story of Akron Children’s through the eyes of past and present employees, doctors, donors, volunteers and patient families. We encourage you to share your own memories and stories about us.

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