Thank you to our friends at Encova Insurance for spending time at our Central Ohio Chapter assembling more than 45 welcome boxes for our new families! We appreciate A Kid Again national board member Mark Peacock for his leadership! Ashley Hofacre Amanda (Mandi) Rinaldi JD Biros Jared Buerger
A Kid Again
Non-profit Organizations
Columbus, OH 3,858 followers
We exist to foster hope, happiness and healing for families raising kids with life-threatening conditions.
About us
A Kid Again is dedicated to providing hope, happiness and healing for families raising children who are living with a life-threatening condition. What We Do! We make life for families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness “normal” again by helping them gain back moments of positive, family-shared experiences and memories. What is an A Kid Again Adventure? A chance to be a kid again; time away from the hospital; an opportunity to forget about being sick; a group experience to a local destination with tickets, food, parking, mementos, and memories to last until the next Adventure. 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 well-being of everyone affected by the situation. This approach helps protect and strengthen the children’s primary support network and personal resolve during the most difficult period of their lives. Our Impact! 91% of families report improved emotional well being 86% of families say they are closer and stronger 85% of kids had enhanced feelings of hope
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http://www.akidagain.org
External link for A Kid Again
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbus, OH
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Adventures for kids with life-threatening conditions and children's charity
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Employees at A Kid Again
Updates
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Congratulations to Amanda Witt, our Southwest Ohio Chapter Development Manager on her recent recognition in Cincinnati's Movers & Makers Magazine! Amanda is a true treasure to our families and we are so fortunate to have her on our team. https://lnkd.in/eHdK8Cd6
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Celebrating the 4th of July with a team trip to Johnson's Real Ice Cream! We are excited about their expansion to multiple new locations and appreciate their partnership!! Stop by and get your A Kid Again pint today! 💙💚🧡🍦 JD Biros Ashley Hofacre Amanda (Mandi) Rinaldi Kathy Derr Ann Fixari Amanda Witt Jonathan Noeske Tisha Nussbaum
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Our Northern Ohio Chapter has recently welcomed three new amazing community leaders to their Advisory Board - Jeneane Favaloro, Scott Scarborough and Jason Samblanet! We are thrilled to have you all as part of the A Kid Again family. Thank you! Christine Bucknell Julie Nagy Meghan Hawkins
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Congratulations to our longtime partners at Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, now Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, on this exciting merger!
Today marks a significant milestone in the amusement park industry – Cedar Fair and Six Flags have completed our merger and we’re moving forward as one company under the Six Flags name. We look forward to welcoming you soon to one of our 42 parks in the US, Mexico and Canada! https://lnkd.in/gDrQC7wQ
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Such an amazing partner! Thank you Feazel and Leo Ruberto for your generous support of our brave kids and families!!
I’m always moved by the generosity of our community partners. I recently met with the Feazel team to discuss their fundraising goals for the 4th annual Chip in Fore the Kids golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024. This event has become one of the largest fundraisers for A Kid Again in Central Ohio as Feazel is dedicated to raising awareness and ensuring every dollar raised goes back to the families raising children with life-threatening medical conditions. Since 2021, Leo Ruberto and Feazel have supported A Kid Again families here in Central Ohio. From sponsoring our very first LEGOLAND Adventure in 2022 to hosting the annual Chip In Fore the Kids Golf Outing to support our Adventures program. Last year, that support extended into Michigan, and now we’re talking about helping families in Southwest Ohio. Feazel has donated and raised $600,000 for A Kid Again families. Thank you, Feazel, for your continued investment in our community. Jillean Bastian | Ashley Hofacre | Amanda (Mandi) Rinaldi | JD Biros
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Congrats to our Central Ohio Chapter on such a successful event!!
The annual Fore the Kids Golf Outing benefiting the A Kid Again - Central Ohio Chapter is in the books! Thank you, G Mechanical Inc. for being the presenting sponsor for this fantastic outing! The weather was perfect and together we raised over $114,000 to support A Kid Again families here in Central Ohio! Thank you for all of the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers who supported the outing and helped make it such a success. Your support funded lots of Adventures for our families ❤️ G Mechanical Inc., AJ Asphalt, Igel, Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth, Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc., Geotex Construction Services, Inc., UPS, CESO, INC., Barton Malow, CBRE, Dupler Office, GBQ Partners, Hamilton Parker, Humble Construction Co., Koon Property Group, OCP Contractors, Inc., Overmyer Hall Associates, USI Insurance Services, Brocon Construction, Inc., ROUTTE CONSTRUCTION INC, Pepper Construction Group, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Reitter Stucco & Supply Co. Inc., Fifth Third Bank, Turner Construction Company, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Shelly Construction, Robertson Construction Ohio, Ruscilli Construction, SMEUSA, First Financial Bank, Schneider Downs, Diversified Systems.com. Ashley Hofacre, Amanda (Mandi) Rinaldi, JD Biros
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Super proud of our Central Ohio Chapter Program Manager, Amanda (Mandi) Rinaldi! She has been selected as a 2024 Next Up Columbus honoree through Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club. This award recognizes emerging leaders that are making a positive impact on the future of Columbus. Congrats to Mandi and the class of 2024 honorees!
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A perfect day with amazing volunteers at Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park for our Michigan Chapter! Thank you Applied Innovation, LMCU and Kearns Brothers, Inc. for making today extra special for our families! Amy Vining Eric Worley Shawna Roskoski Scott Grinwis
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