Our Mission
We exist to foster hope, happiness, and, healing for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
Our Vision
Every child in America with a life-threatening condition can be A Kid Again.
We make life for families caring for a child with a life-threatening condition“normal” again by helping them gain back moments of positive, family-shared experiences and memories.
People we've served
12,638
last year
206,460
since our start
Why We Do It
A Kid Again is specifically designed to involve the entire family (not just the child who is ill) to improve the wellbeing of everyone affected by the situation. The families who participate in A Kid Again give back as much as they receive by connecting with each other and sharing their own stories of strength and encouragement.
What We Do
Year ‘round fun-filled adventures that allow children with life-threatening conditions to feel like A Kid Again. A Kid Again works to create a communal and interactive environment. Our program establishes ongoing, nurturing experiences that complement but do not overtake their day-to-day living.
How We Do It
We accomplish this mission through the dedication of our volunteer network and the generosity of our donors. We strive to go beyond activities, providing comprehensive, practical support to help families cope with the extended effects of life-threatening conditions.
Enroll A Child
Do you have or know a child with a life-threatening condition? Enroll them with this chapter to be a part of the A Kid Again family!
Company Sponsors
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Office Staff
Oyauma Garrison
National Office
President and CEO
ogarrison@akidagain.org
Jeffrey Damron
National Office
Executive Vice President of Advancement and Development
Christine Airhart
National Office
Associate Director of Experience and Expansion
Cassy Sleeper
National Office/Central Ohio Chapter
Director of Strategic Relationships
Julie Nagy
Northern Ohio Chapter
Development Assistant
jnagy@akidagain.org
Meghan Hawkins
Northern Ohio Chapter
Family Programs and Communications Coordinator
National Board Members
Brian DiMasi
Board Chair
Senior Corporate Counsel
Safelite AutoGlass
Carrie Maun-Smith
Vice Chair
AVP — Customer Experience
Grange Insurance
Matt Monnin
Immediate Past Chair
Business Development VP
Messer Construction Co.
Tom DiMarco
Treasurer
President
Interim HealthCare
Michelle Galligan
Secretary
CEO/Co-Founder
Keep Financials
Teddy Douglass
President
TrashCab
Steven English
Senior VP, Office of Government Relations
Nationwide
Oyauma Garrison
President & CEO
A Kid Again
Chris Godley
President
Hylant
Joseph Hamrock
President & CEO
NiSource
Dennis Hoffman
Assistant General Counsel
Greif, Inc.
John F. Kelley
Chief People Officer and Vice President
White Castle
Sheela Kunduru
CEO
Sritech Global Inc.
Duff Milkie
EVP & General Counsel
Cedar Fair
Navid Mostoufi
Senior Vice President
Bank of America
Mark Peacock
Chief HR Officer
Encova
Ernie Sullivan
Executive Vice President
Who’s Who Publishing Company
Dr. Markita Suttle
Pediatric Critical Care Physician
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Poe Timmons
EVP, COO & CFO
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Billy Vickers
President & CEO
Modular Assembly Innovations LLC.
Nicole Wilson
Director of Strategic Sourcing
Carnival Cruise Lines
Karla Berberich
Fisher Board Fellow
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