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Former Akron Childrenโ€™s leukemia patient and his family relearn what โ€˜normalโ€™ life looks like

Since he completed treatment for leukemia in March, 12-year-old Levi Buxman is learning how to be a kid again โ€” and advocating on Capitol Hill while heโ€™s at it. After being diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in November of 2023, Levi endured countless pokes, rounds of chemotherapy, scans and surgeries at Akron Childrenโ€™s Hospital.โ€ฆ

Public safety and its entwinement with public health are top concerns for Akron residents, affecting their everyday well-being and their ability to thrive and feel safe in their community. Weโ€™ll dig deep into issues such as criminal justice, gun safety, climate change and resiliency, among others, all with an eye toward solutions.

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