Our Unique Model : First Hand Foundation

First Hand is a unique model of corporate philanthropy that brings together Cerner associates, Cerner technology and the community to help children around the world.
First Hand encompasses two separate public 501(c)(3) charitable organizations: First Hand Foundation and Healthe Kids Institute. Each organization has a board of directors and share an advisory board that makes recommendations. First Hand Foundation was granted 501(c)(3) status from the IRS on January 23, 1996. Healthe Kids Institute was granted the status on June 29, 2013.

First Hand Advisory Board Members

Sasanka Are
Joanne Burns
Melissa B. Frerking
First Hand Foundation Executive Director, Healthe Kids Institute Executive Director & Board of Directors
Marcos Garcia
Bill Graff
Clifford W. Illig
First Hand Foundation Board of Directors
Allan Kells
First Hand Foundation Vice President & Treasurer, Healthe Kids Institute Vice President & Treasurer
Lynn R. Marasco
First Hand Foundation President & Secretary, Healthe Kids Institute Board of Directors, President & Secretary
Marc G. Naughton
First Hand Foundation Board of Directors, Healthe Kids Institute Board of Directors
David T. Nill, MD
Cortney Patterson Barton
Brenna Quinn
Kent Scheuler
Randy D. Sims
First Hand Foundation Board of Directors

Cerner Associates
As contributors and program volunteers, Cerner associates are the driving force behind First Hand. They lend their health care knowledge, technology expertise and time to the foundation’s programs.
Community & Cerner Business Partners
Our local community donates generously to First Hand through events and makes valuable connections for us in the community.
Cerner Technology
First Hand grows and evolves by leveraging Cerner technology and the company’s forward-thinking vision.