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Who We Are

Our Unique Model

  • 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 & Officers

  • Shanna Adamic

    Shanna Adamic

    First Hand Foundation Executive Director, Healthe Kids Institute Executive Director & Board of Directors
  • Sasanka Are

    Sasanka Are

  • Joanne Burns

    Joanne Burns

  • Marcos Garcia

    Marcos Garcia

  • Bill Graff

    Bill Graff

  • Allan Kells

    Allan Kells

    First Hand Foundation Vice President & Treasurer, Healthe Kids Institute Vice President & Treasurer
  • Lynn R. Marasco

    Lynn R. Marasco

    First Hand Foundation President & Secretary, Healthe Kids Institute Board of Directors, President & Secretary
  • Marc G. Naughton

    Marc G. Naughton

    First Hand Foundation Board of Directors, Healthe Kids Institute Board of Directors
  • David T. Nill, MD

    David T. Nill, MD

  • Cortney Patterson Barton

    Cortney Patterson Barton

  • Tracy L. Platt

    Tracy L. Platt

    First Hand Foundation Board of Directors
  • Brenna Quinn

    Brenna Quinn

  • Kent Scheuler

    Kent Scheuler

  • Randy D. Sims

    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.

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    • Our Founders
    • Our History
    • Our Unique Model
    • Blog
  • Why First Hand
    • Recipient Stories
    • Donor Stories
    • Results & Outcomes
  • What We Do
    • Case Grants
    • School Health
    • Family & Community
    • Global Reach
  • Events
    • Golf Tournament
    • Westport Bounce
    • Masquerade Ball
  • Get Involved
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    • Connect Your Community
    • Volunteer
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