{"id":117066,"date":"2023-03-25T10:28:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T14:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117066"},"modified":"2023-03-25T10:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T14:28:52","slug":"kids-with-life-threatening-conditions-and-families-to-experience-colorful-adventures-in-new-collaboration-between-national-non-profit-a-kid-again-and-family-destination-crayola-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117066","title":{"rendered":"KIDS WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE COLORFUL ADVENTURES IN NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN NATIONAL NON-PROFIT A KID AGAIN AND FAMILY DESTINATION CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"

First partnership event will host nearly 600 people from A Kid Again Mid-Atlantic Chapter at Crayola Experience Easton<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Kid Again, a national non-profit serving kids\u00a0with\u00a0life-threatening conditions\u00a0and their families, and Crayola Experience, the\u00a0family destination for interactive, creative play, are joining forces to\u00a0create meaningful shared experiences and fun-filled memories.<\/p>\n

Kids with life-threatening conditions and their families with the nonprofit\u00a0A Kid Again Mid-Atlantic<\/a>\u00a0will enjoy a special day at The Crayola Experience Easton on Saturday, March 25. This Adventure marks the first partnership event between the national nonprofit and Crayola Experience, and the first Adventure of 2023 for A Kid Again Mid-Atlantic. A Kid Again will hold family gatherings at each of the five Crayola Experience locations throughout the country in 2023.<\/p>\n

A Kid Again families attending the\u00a0Crayola Experience Easton Adventure<\/a>\u00a0will enjoy exploring more than 25 creative attractions and activities including Amazon rainforest-themed crafts, naming and wrapping their own Crayola crayon, starring in their own coloring page, bringing their art to life on the big screen, learning how crayons are made, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt A Kid Again, we\u2019re always looking for national partners who can help us achieve our mission of providing fun-filled group outings for families of kids with life-threatening conditions, so they can forget about their medical challenges and experience a day of fun and community,\u201d said Ann Fixari, A Kid Again New Markets Coordinator. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be happier to partner with Crayola Experience and we can\u2019t wait to see the smiles on our kids and families as they enjoy this colorful, creative Adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Crayola Experience is all about families coming together to have fun and make lifelong memories using the power and magic of color and creativity,\u201d said Kristin Luise, Crayola Experience head of\u00a0Head of Marketing & Retail.\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with an organization like A Kid Again whose mission aligns so well with ours, and to bring this experience to the kids and families they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kids with\u00a0life-threatening conditions\u00a0and their families face hard days \u2013 doctor appointments, therapies, surgeries, and hospital visits. That\u2019s where A Kid Again comes in. To help families have carefree fun and create meaningful moments together throughout the year at free, fun-filled group activities called Adventures.<\/p>\n

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of A Kid Again was established in 2020, and to-date serves more than 600 families throughout eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the general Mid-Atlantic region.<\/p>\n

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About A Kid Again<\/strong><\/p>\n

A\u202fKid\u202fAgain is\u202fa\u202fnational organization with\u202fa\u202fmission to foster hope,\u202fhappiness\u202fand healing for children with life-threatening health conditions\u202fand their families. The organization provides cost-free, consistent, year-round\u202factivities that create meaningful shared experiences\u202fand joy-filled memories.\u202fA\u202fKid\u202fAgain serves more than 12,000 families located in all 50 states,\u202fgrowing\u202fand enrolling families,\u202fand providing support resources\u202fand connections to help families cope with the challenges of raising children with difficult medical journeys. With more than 1.5 million children\u202facross the United States suffering from life-threatening conditions,\u202fA\u202fKid\u202fAgain is committed to reaching\u202fas many of these impacted families\u202fas possible. For more information, visit\u202f<\/em>www.AKidAgain.org<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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About The Crayola Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the magic of color at Crayola\u2019s premier and one-of-a-kind family destination packed with creative activities and attractions immersed in a world of color. Bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, the colorful adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience color in a whole new way.\u00a0<\/em>Crayola Experience also is home to The Crayola Store,<\/em>\u00a0featuring\u00a0the world’s\u00a0largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs, such as plush characters and apparel.\u00a0The brand\u2019s flagship attraction is in Easton, Pa., the birthplace of Crayola crayons. Other locations include\u00a0Orlando, Fla.; Mall of America (Bloomington, Minn.); Plano, Texas; and Chandler, Ariz. To learn more, visit\u00a0<\/em>CrayolaExperience.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nJulie Daubenmire<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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