Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society

Pictured above, the members of the Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society with Summa Health leadership at the Summa Society Celebration on May 16, 2024.

The Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society is Summa Health’s most prestigious giving society. Named in honor of the first president of Akron City Hospital’s Board of Trustees and a founding benefactor, the Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society recognizes individuals, organizations and corporations for cumulative giving to Summa Health of $1 million or more.

Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society inductees receive a distinctive cow sculpture honoring the health system’s earliest supporters. More than 100 years ago, employees of Buckeye Mower and Reaper Works came together to contribute a cow to provide cream and milk to the patients of Akron City Hospital. The award honors the philanthropic spirit of these founding benefactors.

• The Andreoli Family
• Dr. Massood R. and Simin D. Babai
• Walter W. Born Foundation
• Ann* and David* Brennan^
• Catherine “Sis”* and Wright* Bronson Jr.
• The Circle of Women's Health Philanthropists
• The Comunale Family
• Jean B.* and Milton N.* Cooper, D.D.S.
• The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation
• Nancy S.* and Vincent A. DiGirolamo
• Jane A.* and Raymond C.* Firestone
• FirstEnergy Foundation
• Richard M.* and Yvonne* Hamlin
• Robert S.* and Verna J.* Hancock
• Marjorie B.* and John J.* Hartz
• William B. Haynes*
• Huntington Bank
• Dr. Eugene S.* and Evelyn J.* Jursek
• Sharon A. and Richard C. Juve Family^
• Mr.* and Mrs. Philip S. Kaufmann
• The Lehner Family Foundation
• Harry H. Leuchtag, M.D.*
• Mr.* and Mrs.* Mike Lewis
• Beatrice K.* and C. Blake* McDowell Jr.
• Vanita D. and James D.* Oelschlager
• Dr. Juan M.* and Mrs. Angelina P.* Perdomo
• Joyce and Bob Rice
• Clara Belle Ritchie*
• Robertson-Hoyt Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund of Akron Community Foundation
• Signet Enterprises
• William T.* and Mary* Sisler
• Basil E. Smith, M.D.*
• Alice L. and George E. Strickler 
• Vivian E. von Gruenigen, M.D., and Dominic J. Bagnoli, M.D.
• Wilfred* and Florence* Weaver
• Denise G. and Norman E. Wells Jr.
• Dr. Gary B. and Pamela S. Williams^
• The Women’s Board of St. Thomas Hospital
• The Women’s Board of Summa Health System
• Anonymous (3)