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Bahadu…Be Happy Doing You! Bahadu is a company founded by four Midwestern women who were not only searching for a stylish baseball hat that fit , but a way to make a difference. They recently recognized our founder, Jen Koch, for making a difference in the lives of hospitalized children. Check out their blog and amazing hats – Article
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See founder and director, Jen Koch, featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer – Fashion Flash!
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Our founder and director, Jen Koch, was honored to take part in a national ad campaign for Neiman Marcus Falls Faces of Beauty! Wonderful national exposure for Smiles with Style!
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THANK YOU! GIGANTIC smiles of pure joy, COUNTLESS child visits, DOZENS of events, and YOU!
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Smiles with Style a guest on the 43 Forum news program
My first guest, Jen Koch, founder of Smiles with Styles, talks about why she decided to create the non-profit organization and that its goal is to put a smile on the face of everyone suffering from illness.
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Stickers, Tiaras, and Capes Translate to Smiles
Jen Koch, executive director and creator of Smiles with Style, began volunteering at Akron Children’s more than two years ago and turned something as simple as braiding patients’ hair into a full-scale non-profit organization. (Read more)
Makeovers Lift Spirits of Ohio Kids with Terminal Illnesses
Working with cancer patients and children with terminal illnesses could be disheartening for some, but volunteer Jen Koch saw a unique opportunity. (Read more)
Nonprofit Organization Puts Smiles on the Faces of Sick Children
Children who face longtime hospitalization often are surrounded by despair and anxiety. Parents and caregivers talk in whispers. Smiles are more consoling than cheerful. Laughter is hard to come by. (Read more)