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About Us

Our Mission:

“A gateway to hope and support, where family, medical and social communities converge.” 


     Kya’s Krusade is a nonprofit comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities.  We offer support, education (information) and assistance for children from diagnosis through 18 years of age.  We strive to form a diverse community network and provide opportunities to enable equal access to all available informational, emotional, medical and financial sources of support.   

Our Open Organization Philosophy:                    

     Kya’s Krusade is and will remain an open organization.  Registration, membership and membership fees are not required to utilize our services and become a part of our community.  At Kya’s Krusade, we believe that an open, diverse community network approach will facilitate the most beneficial results and present a more comprehensive set of resource options for children and families affected by physical disabilities.  We hope that we can be of service to you and anticipate the development of innovative activities and initiatives to meet and exceed the changing needs of our client, network and support bases.

 

Our Vision:

     Kya’s Krusade aspires to be a nationally recognized organization, committed to increasing awareness and the range of available resources dedicated to Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities.


Our Values and Operating Principals:

  • Advocate compassion, awareness and the expansion of available resources for children with disabilities 
  • Design and implement activities and programs that anticipate and exceed the needs of our clients 
  • Deliver excellent and personalized client service with empathy, accuracy and punctuality 
  • Establish a cooperative, community network of healthcare providers, families, and other parties, who are interested in helping Kya’s Krusade achieve its mission and facilitate our growth 
  • Institute practices and standards that are ethical, fiscally responsible and preserve the integrity of the organization 
  • Foster an environment of sustained growth, innovation and leadership that exemplifies our mission 

Who We Serve:

Although we specialize in serving families affected by Arthrogryposis and other less-publicized physical disabilities, we encourage the utilization of our services by those affected by any type of physical disability, as the benefits of many of our activities are not disability specific.  

Co-Founders:  

Kylie M. Miles (Chief Executive Officer)     Ashandra D. McLymont (Chief Financial Officer) 

 

                                                                                        

 

Legal Status:

     Kya’s Krusade was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined in section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  We have filed an application with the IRS for 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status and are awaiting their decision. 

Board of Directors 2007

Catherine M. Ballard, Esq.
Bricker & Eckler, LLP                                    
 

Cody Henkin-Metropoulos, OTR/I
Return to Play, LLC
 

Cassandra Martin                                          
Defense Supply Center Columbus                     
 

Virginia B. McLymont, Esq. (Board Chair)
Attorney-at-Law
 

Ashandra D. McLymont (Treasurer)  
Citi Corp.                                                                
 

Kylie M. Miles (Secretary)
Citi Corp.
 

Lisa Tyus-Lee
The Cookie Cop           
 

 

Our Mission

Kya’s Krusade is a comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities. We offer education and assistance for children from diagnosis through 18 years of age. We strive to form a diverse community network and provide opportunities to enable equal access to all available informational, emotional, medical and financial sources of support.