Central Ohio Chapter

The Central Ohio Chapter is honored to serve families who are raising children living with life-threatening illnesses. We do so by providing cost free, fun filled destination events throughout the year that we call Adventures.  We could not provide a timeout from the challenge of life long illness if not for the support of the local community and fundraisers. Thank you to all our valued partners!

To see events in Central Ohio, take a look at our calendar!

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Enroll A Child

Do you have or know a child with a life-threatening illness? Enroll them with this chapter to be a part of the A Kid Again family!

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Support Your Local Chapter

Your generosity will help thousands of kids living with a life-threatening illness receive the gift of hope, happiness, and healing in the time they need it most. Please make your one time or monthly gift today and help us fuel adventure for families in our local community!

Donate Your Time

Time is something that money cannot buy. At A Kid Again we strive to provide robust volunteer opportunities that are fun filled and kid centric. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy adventure and have a heart for serving others.

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Connect With Us

777-G Dearborn Park Lane
Columbus, Ohio 43085

centralohiochapter@akidagain.org

P: 614.797.9500

Central Ohio Staff

Chris Elliott
Executive Director
celliott@akidagain.org
Kathy M. Derr
Director of Volunteers & Programs
kderr@akidagain.org
Mary Derr
Engagement & Communications Coordinator
mderr@akidagain.org

Central Ohio Advisory Board

Mike Crotty, Chair
President
Spirit Services
Rick Ricart, Vice Chair
President
Ricart Automotive
Cassy Sleeper, Secretary
Strategic Marketing Manager
Bruner Corp.
Brent Thomas, Treasurer
Senior VP
Fifth Third Bank
Amanda Jones, OSU Fellow Board Member
J.D. Candidate 2020
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Jeremy Taylor, Family Liaison
Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Victoria Beckman, Immediate Past Chair
Attorney
Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter
Scott Archer
Client Executive
Sirius Computer Solutions
Elliot Bohling
Account Supervisor
Weber Associates
Ben Himmel
Manager
Business Development American Electric Power
Jessica Kim
Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office
Chad Lusher
Director of Business Development
Live Technologies
Brad Mullenix
Vice President
Huntington National Bank
Mike Paoletta
Area Sales Leader
Nestle USA
Jeff White
Director
CGI

Central Ohio Hope Partners

Central Ohio Happiness Partners

Central Ohio Healing Partners

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Want to Make a
Bigger Impact?

In the United States alone, 500,000 kids are battling a life-threatening illness. At any point in time, 5,000 children are living in the last 6 months of their lives. Help us deliver smiles and memories that will last until the next adventure to families in our community. Visit our sponsor page to learn how you can get involved year round.

Visit our sponsor page to learn more.

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