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The Oxford Kids Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.<\/p>\n
We are a passionate team of 100% made of volunteers who work to help\u00a0children in need.<\/p>\n
Our goal is to raise and award\u00a0funds for children to receive beneficial medical therapies not covered by insurance in the state of Michigan.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_audio audio=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bob-Dutko-Foundation-Interview-04-17-20.mp3″ title=”WMUZ Interview with Founder, Tami Peterson” artist_name=”WMUZ Radio” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#7f3f98″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_audio][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(91,47,106,0.05)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”6px||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Note from founder” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
As a mom of a disabled daughter, I personally learned the challenges of providing for a child with special needs. Although I found benefit in traditional therapies: speech, language, physical, and occupational therapy, I knew there had to be more options out there. For my daughter the answer was to add hyperbaric oxygen therapy to her daily regimen. Although this was not seen as the normal, insurance covered treatment, it was the answer in giving me back the healthy, mobile daughter I once had.<\/p>\n
After having my daughter’s life given back to me, I sought to serve others by making this therapy available to as many people as I could. \u00a0I opened a clinic so that others could have access to the treatment also. However, it did not take long to realize how many of my patients needed not only the hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but many other treatments and specialized diets as well. Many parents were already financially drained. Although the parents became very creative with fundraising we wanted to do more to help. That is when we also began doing fundraisers to raise money to help the families of these children financially and have the ability to do more therapies. Out of that desire grew Oxford Kids Foundation.<\/p>\n
Upon development of the foundation, it has been a humbling experience to realize how many people are out there who want to help others financially. You too can make a difference in a child’s life!<\/p>\n
Help heal the world, just give back.<\/p>\n
Tami Peterson (Powell), PhD<\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”center” text_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#5b2f6a” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#5b2f6a” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#5b2f6a” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#5b2f6a” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_text_color=”#5b2f6a” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”20px|0px|0px|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Executive Board” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” border_color_all=”#ffffff” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” text_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_margin=”|auto|20px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Andrew Kistner – Board President,<\/strong>\u00a0joined the Oxford Kids Foundation board in 2022 after his daughter, Gracie, was a recipient of two Oxford Kids Foundation grants. Andrew, his wife Emily, and their little Gracie discovered The Oxford Center in 2019 while seeking therapies to help with Gracie’s Cerebral Palsy diagnosis in hopes of helping Gracie learn to walk. Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Intensive TheraSuit Physical therapy. The Kistner’s were from out of state and would temporarily relocate to The Oxford Center for therapy for Gracie. After spending all that they had on the first two trips in 2020, they turned to the Oxford Kids Foundation for help. In September 2021 Gracie took her first steps in the nurses office at The Oxford Center. Shortly thereafter Andrew joined The Oxford Center as their Director of Marketing, and soon joined the Board of Directors for the Oxford Kids Foundation. Gracie now attends The Oxford Center full time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Andrew-Kistner.jpg” title_text=”Andrew Kistner” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ max_width=”84%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto|20px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/CGP.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Chris Peterson – Board Treasurer, <\/strong>Chris is a principal with the CPA firm of UHY LLP and has more than 30 years of experience in the public accounting profession.\u00a0In addition to being a licensed CPA, Chris is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor.\u00a0Chris has provided tax, accounting, and financial services to numerous not-for-profit entities and Sec. 501(c)(3) exempt organizations during his career.\u00a0Most recently, he concluded a six-year volunteer term as treasurer and councilperson with Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church (CELC) in Clarkston, MI.\u00a0Chris continues to provide financial guidance and oversight for a facility expansion project at CELC. Chris is excited to be part of the passion and vibrancy that surrounds the Oxford Kids Foundation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_margin=”|auto|20px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Shauna Madden – Board Secretary, <\/strong>Shauna Madden is a proud mom of three and a grandmother! She has dedicated a large part of her adult life to serving in local churches as a youth leader, embracing roles that encompass event planning, mentorship, and fundraising, all aimed at creating opportunities for youth to thrive and succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n Shauna and her family have lived in the Brighton area since 2014 and has been with The Oxford Center since 2018.\u00a0 During this time, she has seen the impact the Oxford Kids Foundation has had on so many children.\u00a0 She has been working with the foundation since 2024 and is happy to serve as Secretary for the foundation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shauna-scaled-1-300×300.jpg” title_text=”Shauna-scaled” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”333px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Advisory Board” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”22px||5px|||” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid” text_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto|17px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Tami Peterson<\/strong>\u00a0is a\u00a0mom to two extraordinary children, Blake and JeAnnah, and is the founder of Oxford Kids Foundation. Tami taught children with special needs from 1985 through 2013. Her own daughter\u2019s life-threatening illness led her to discover the healing power of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.\u00a0JeAnnah recovered and is now a happy and healthy young adult who works at TOC. You can<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>read the whole story here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Witnessing the financial struggles that families face in their efforts to care for and seek healing for their children, Dr. Peterson started the\u00a0<\/span>Oxford Kids Foundation. Not only is she blessed to serve others at The Oxford Center, she serves others by fundraising to provide the alternative therapies they need.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tami.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cindy.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cindy Sheppelman<\/b>\u00a0has always been compassionate and generous to her friends and extensive family. But when she suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2010, Cindy was exposed to the expense and frustration of disabled people trying to recover. She quickly discovered that traditional therapies covered under insurance, often are not best in recovery. In her own journey to recovery she realized therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Anat Baniel, and therapeutic riding offered her healing.<\/p>\n She has worked tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for children who can benefit from these amazing therapies, as she feels this is now what God has called her to do. A phrase she loves to use is, \u201cYou really can change the world if you care enough,\u201d by Marian Wright Edelman.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”13px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”right” text_text_align=”right” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Gary Marken’s<\/strong> involvement with children goes far beyond his own. He has been a dedicated coach for football and baseball for over 10 years in South Lyon. His servant heart has allowed him to work with many committees in fundraising for the schools, holding many events and helping those in need. God brought Gary to The Oxford Center in 2008, and he continues to be blessed every day and live out his passion to serve.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”right” text_text_align=”right” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Paula Marken\u00a0<\/strong>and her family have lived in the South Lyon community for over 40 years. Her love and passion for children has kept her working for the South Lyon School district since 2003. She has always been an advocate for children and is very involved in her church, teaching in the children\u2019s Adventureland for the last nine years. Her husband, Gary, is also on the Board.<\/p>\n Paula\u2019s life goal:<\/p>\n \u201cI believe God has a purpose for each of us, and mine is to make a difference in the lives of others, to show Christ to all while continuously seeking Him in everything.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oxfordkidsfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/GaryPaula.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Oxford Kids Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a passionate team of 100% made of volunteers who work to help\u00a0children in need. Our goal is to raise and award\u00a0funds for children to receive beneficial medical therapies not covered by insurance in the state of Michigan.A Note From the Founder: As […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":20,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" The Oxford Kids Foundation is dedicated to helping children with disabilities, chronic illness, and \u0003traumatic injuries have access to therapies and medical care not covered by insurance.<\/p> The Oxford Kids Foundation is recognized as a Non-profit organization.\u00a0We are a passionate team of 100% volunteers who work to help\u00a0children in need. We raise and award\u00a0funds for children to receive beneficial medical therapies not covered by insurance in the state of Michigan.<\/p> As a mom of a disabled daughter, I personally learned the challenges of providing for a child with \u0003special needs. Although I found benefit in traditional therapies: speech, language, physical, and \u0003occupational therapy, I knew there had to be more options out there. For my daughter the answer \u0003was to add hyperbaric oxygen therapy to her daily regimen. Although this was not seen as the \u0003normal, insurance covered treatment, it was the answer in giving me back the healthy, mobile \u0003daughter I once had.<\/p> After having my daughter's life given back to me, I sought to serve others by making this therapy \u0003available to as many people as I could. \u00a0I opened a clinic so that others \u0003could have access to the treatment also. However, it did not take long to realize how many of my \u0003patients needed not only the hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but many other treatments and specialized \u0003diets as well. Many parents were already financially drained. Although the parents became very \u0003creative with fundraising we wanted to do more to help. That is when we also began doing \u0003fundraisers to raise money to help the families of these children financially and have the ability to \u0003do more therapies. Out of that desire grew Oxford Kids Foundation.<\/p> Upon development of the foundation it has been a humbling experience to realize how many people \u0003are out there who want to help others financially. You too can make a difference in a child's life!<\/p> Help heal the world, just give back.<\/p> Tami Powell, PhD<\/strong> Dr. Tami Powell, Ph.D.<\/strong>: Tami is a\u00a0mom to two extraordinary children, Blake \u0003and JeAnnah. Tami taught children with special needs from 1985 through 2013. Her own daughter\u2019s \u0003life-threatening illness lead her to discover the healing power of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Not \u0003only is she blessed to serve others at Oxford, she serves others by fundraising, so that they may \u0003receive the alternative therapies they need.<\/p>
Founder<\/em>
Oxford Kids Foundation<\/p>\nOur Core Values<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Accountability:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Commitment to noble stewardship, transparency, and highest fiduciary responsibility.<\/span><\/h1>\n
Accessibility:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
Providing access for therapies and resources to help children with disabilities, chronic illness, and traumatic injuries.<\/span><\/h1>\n
Integrity<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Commitment to premier standards of personal, ethical and professional behavior.<\/span><\/h1>\n
Innovation:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Conducting, supporting, and promoting research for alternative therapies.<\/span><\/h1>\n
Excellence:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Supporting and creating the highest caliber of therapies and resources for children and their families.<\/span><\/h1>\n
Executive Board of Directors:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Advisory Board of Directors:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
Our Mission:<\/h3>
Our Vision:<\/h3>
A note from the Director:<\/h2>
Founder
Oxford Kids Foundation<\/p>Board of Directors:<\/h2>
Todd Sheppelman<\/strong>: Todd P. Sheppelman is Chief Executive Officer of Air International Thermal Systems (AITS) and has been involved in the automotive components industry for more than 25 years. Prior to his current position, he was President of Air International\u2019s US business. Sheppelman came to AITS in 2008 from Visteon Corporation where he was Vice President and General Manager. During his 9 years at Visteon he held additional assignments in sales, marketing, manufacturing and business unit management. In 1984, Todd began his career at Delco Remy, which later became part of Delphi Corporation. Throughout his 14 year career with Delphi, he held various sales, marketing and engineering positions, including an international assignment in Europe. Todd holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering from the University of Illinois and a master\u2019s degree in business administration from Stanford University.<\/p>