Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: A Kid Again
\nLegal Name (if Different): A Kid Again, Inc.
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 777-E Dearborn Park Lane
\nCity: Columbus
\nState: OH
\nPostal Code: 43085
\nMain Phone: 614.697.4129
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.akidagain.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 31-1440073
\nOrganization Tax Status: Nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2.5.2026
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Adventures for Children with Life Threatening Conditions
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
A Kid Again Adventures are designed to bring joy, connection, and moments of relief to children living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses \u2014 and to the families who walk every step of that journey alongside them. While medical care focuses on treatment and survival, Adventures focus on living \u2014 creating opportunities for families to laugh together, make memories, and feel the weight of illness lift, even if just for a day.<\/p>\n
Throughout the year, families are invited to cost-free Adventures such as theme parks, zoos, sporting events, holiday celebrations, and other shared experiences in their community. Every detail is thoughtfully considered so families can simply arrive and enjoy time together. There is no cost to attend, and needs like parking, meals, accessibility accommodations, and medical considerations are built in \u2014 removing the financial and logistical barriers that so often prevent families from participating in typical childhood experiences.<\/p>\n
The impact of an Adventure reaches far beyond the event itself. Children facing serious illness have the chance to feel like kids again \u2014 not patients defined by diagnoses or treatment plans. Parents and caregivers experience meaningful respite from the daily demands of caregiving, and siblings \u2014 who often carry quiet emotional burdens \u2014 are fully included in the joy. Just as important, families connect with others who understand their journey, building a community of support that lasts well beyond the day.<\/p>\n
By providing ongoing Adventures rather than one-time experiences, A Kid Again creates a rhythm of hope families can count on. Grant support helps ensure more families have access to these moments of joy, togetherness, and healing \u2014 reminding them they are not alone and that brighter days still exist, even in the midst of hardship.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 8,769,105 <\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Various corporate partners from: GPD Group, Greif, Modular Assembly Companies, Barbasol, Nationwide, Messer Construction, and many more. <\/p>\n
Project Duration: Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: In-Person Adventures happen in: OH, IN, MI, PA, TX, KY, NC, and SC
\nAge Group To Be Served: Birth – 20 years old<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Katie
\nContact Last Name: Pappas
\nContact Title: Vice President of Philanthropy – National
\nContact Phone: 812.564.0181
\nContact Email: kpappas@akidagain.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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