About A Kid Again
Our purpose is to foster hope, happiness, and healing for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. The heart of our team is our dedicated volunteer network and generous donors who have enabled us to provided year-round Adventures that allow children with life-threatening conditions to feel like A Kid Again since 1995.
Our commitment to families goes beyond our Adventures by providing comprehensive, practical support to help navigate the long-term impact of a life-threatening condition. The network of awesome families offers a safe place to share stories of strength and encouragement.
Our History
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!
The Kings Island Adventure becomes an annual event. 115 families enrolled – 1,100 attendees served
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
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
A Kid Again received more than $500K in donations and offered EIGHT Adventures. 285 families enrolled – 2,700 attendees served
Expanding in Ohio
Dayton and Cincinnati offices are established to help provide even more Adventures across Ohio.
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
A Kid Again is featured at Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids event in Las Vegas!
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!
Adventures for Wish Kids rebrands to A Kid Again! 28 Adventures offered – 1,550 families enrolled
New Logo
A Kid Again introduces a new logo.
29 Adventures Annually
More than $2 million is donated and 29 Adventures offered. 1,650 families enrolled – 12,740 attendees served
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!
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
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
A Kid Again celebrates 25 years, establishes the Central Carolinas’ Chapter in Charlotte, NC, and introduces Adventures in a Box during lockdown.
Michigan Chapter
The Michigan Chapter established and Adventure opportunities expanded to families across the US. 72 Adventures offered
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
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
Megan Koester named National President and CEO of A Kid Again. Cedar Fair donations have exceeded $10M since A Kid Again’s inception.
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