About A Kid Again

We bring hope, happiness, and healing to children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Since 1995, through the generosity of our volunteers and donors, we’ve been creating year-round Adventures that allow these children to feel like A Kid Again.

Beyond Adventures, we provide families with practical support to navigate the challenges of a life-threatening condition. Together, our community of families shares strength, stories, and encouragement, offering a safe space for everyone.

Our Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission

We foster hope, happiness, and healing for kids with a life-threatening condition and their families.

Vision

A world where all children experiencing a life-threatening condition and their families have ongoing support, make memories, and can be A Kid Again.

Core Values

  • We lead with an Adventurous heart
  • We act with open arms and a collaborative spirit
  • We bring our best selves to serve others

Our History

Adventure For Wish Kids Created
Adventure For Wish Kids Created

The organization is registered as a nonprofit in the state of Ohio under the name of  Adventures for Wish Kids. 75 families enrolled – 500 attendees served

Kings Island Adventure!
Kings Island Adventure!

The Kings Island Adventure becomes an annual event. 115 families enrolled – 1,100 attendees served

First Staff Member Hired
First Staff Member Hired

The first A Kid Again staff member is hired to help provide SIX Adventures. 175 families enrolled – 1,600 attendees served

Seven Adventures
Seven Adventures

The Ohio State Basketball Clinic and Columbus Zoo Adventure are added to create SEVEN Adventures for families 220 families enrolled – 2,100 attendees served

$500K in Donations
$500K in Donations

A Kid Again received more than $500K in donations and offered EIGHT Adventures. 285 families enrolled – 2,700 attendees served

Expanding in Ohio
Expanding in Ohio

Dayton and Cincinnati offices are established to help provide even more Adventures across Ohio.

15 Adventures Per Year
15 Adventures Per Year

A Kid Again received more than $1,000,000 in donations and offered 15 Adventures! 800 families enrolled – 7,600 attendees served

Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks

A Kid Again is featured at Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids event in Las Vegas!

Northern Ohio Chapter
Northern Ohio Chapter

A Kid Again continues to grow when The Northern Ohio Chapter is established. 25 Adventures offered – 1,450 families enrolled

A Kid Again Rebrand!
A Kid Again Rebrand!

Adventures for Wish Kids rebrands to A Kid Again! 28 Adventures offered – 1,550 families enrolled

New Logo
New Logo

A Kid Again introduces a new logo.

29 Adventures Annually
29 Adventures Annually

More than $2 million is donated and 29 Adventures offered. 1,650 families enrolled – 12,740 attendees served

CEO Named
CEO Named

Oyauma Garrison named as CEO. More than $2.5 million in donations are raised and 28 Adventures are offered! 1,750 families enrolled – 12,687 attendees served

Indiana Chapter Opens!
Indiana Chapter Opens!

A Kid Again opened their first chapter outside of Ohio when The Indiana Chapter was established and 30 Adventures are offered across two states. 1,982 families enrolled – 13,699 attendees served

Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Mid-Atlantic Chapter

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter is established in Philadelphia and $3.2 million in donations secured. 300,000+ attendees since A Kid Again’s inception

Central Carolinas’ Chapter
Central Carolinas’ Chapter

A Kid Again celebrates 25 years, establishes the Central Carolinas’ Chapter in Charlotte, NC, and introduces Adventures in a Box during lockdown.  

Michigan Chapter
Michigan Chapter

The Michigan Chapter established and Adventure opportunities expanded to families across the US. 72 Adventures offered

Adventures Expand!
Adventures Expand!

In-person Adventures are offered in DMV, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and the Upper Midwest. $3.7 million raised. 4,861 families enrolled – 29,803 attendees served

Massive Growth
Massive Growth

6,400 new families enrolled with A Kid Again. In person Adventures added in California and Texas. $5.2 million in donations are raised and 101 Adventures are offered. 11,121 families enrolled – 69,137 attendees served

National President and CEO
National President and CEO

Megan Koester named National President and CEO of A Kid Again. Cedar Fair donations have exceeded $10M since A Kid Again’s inception.

 

Join Us in Making a Difference

Your support helps us create lasting memories for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Through donations or volunteering, you can bring hope, happiness and healing into their lives.