A Kid Again
Meghan Hawkins is a Program Manager at A Kid Again, where responsibilities include overseeing Northern Ohio Adventures, managing volunteers, and coordinating events. Previously, Meghan served as the Family Programs and Communications Coordinator, focusing on family engagement and program planning. Prior experience includes serving as the Reach Out and Read Program Coordinator at Akron Children's Hospital, where oversight of training and financial management occurred, and as Children's Program Coordinator at Stewart's Caring Place, where program expansion and implementation were achieved. Early career roles include internships at Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, contributing to medical outreach and wish granting processes. Meghan holds a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies from Ohio University.
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A Kid Again
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