Kicks For Kids (KFK) was founded in 1995 by Doug Pelfrey, the Cincinnati Bengals' kicker from 1993-1999 and second leading scorer. A "hometown guy" who starred at the University of Kentucky, Doug started the charity as a result of his passion to help kids and his commitment to the community in which he lives. Jim Breech, the Bengals' all-time scoring leader who played at Cal and with the Raiders before kicking in Cincinnati from 1980-1992, has served on KFK's Board since 1996. Shayne Graham, a Virginia Tech graduate and former member of the Bills and Panthers, is the Bengals' present kicker and the first to be named to the Pro Bowl (2005). He joined KFK's Board in May of 2005.   

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More than 60 children from across the Tri-state participated in this year's Great Outdoor Adventure on Saturday, October 25th. The event was held again at picturesque Potter's Ranch in Union, KY. Throughout the brisk autumn day, the children had the chance to fish, ride a horse and even fly on a zip line! Fifty volunteers served as mentors and helped make a lasting impact on each child's experience.

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Insight Communications once again hosted its annual charity golf outing at Hickory Sticks Golf Club to benefit Kicks For Kids. Nearly 140 people participated in the event on Thursday, September 18th, helping raise over $20,000 for the charity! This is the fifth year Insight has chosen KFK as the sole beneficiary of the outing. In those five short years, Insight has raised more than $57,000 for KFK, and helped hundreds of local children in the Tri-state as a result.

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A partnership between Kings Toyota and Local 12 helped generate $5,000 for Kicks For Kids! From September 26th through the 28th, the dealership in Mason, OH made a $100 donation to KFK for every Toyota sold. It was all a part of Local 12's Bengals Nation Tailgate weekend. Former Bengals Doug Pelfrey and David Fulcher attended the weekend’s events, signing autographs and helping promote the charity.

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Since 2004, Glass Family Pizza/Domino's Pizza has generously donated thousands of dollars in food for a number of Kicks For Kids' events. The company's continued support is thanks to the commitment of owner and president, John Glass, as well as marketing and finance director, Charlotte Markovich.

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Kicks For Kids is proud to introduce the members of its inaugural Junior Board. The Junior Board is comprised of young professionals who help enhance and expand KFK's mission of 'leveling the playing field' for local children at risk. Junior members draw from their areas of expertise to support the charity in three main ways: fundraising efforts, helping at events, and being involved with youth programs.

June 2008-June 2009 Members:

• Jennifer Couser...PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Peter Hiltz...Lifetime Financial Growth Co.
• Jennifer Dalton...Local 12, WKRC-TV
• Jameson Muth...NAI Bergman
• Sara Elrod...Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC
• Charlie Rowe...U.S. BANK

Kicks For Kids is currently accepting members for its inaugural Junior Board. Please contact Britt Nielsen at work (859-331-8484) or by e-mail (britt.nielsen@kicksforkids.org) if you are interested in becoming a member, or would like to recommend someone as a potential Junior member.