The Mission of Kidz Play, nfp is
To provide extra-curricular recreation opportunities for children with families facing economic hardships.
How did we get started?
About our Founder
Kyra DeNormandie is a Junior at New York University and founder of Kidz Play. She realized at age 11 that not all kids her age had the same opportunities to participate in sports and extra curricular activities because of their families financial struggles. She decided to do something about that and founded Kidz Play in December 2014. Kyra has spoken at several local community groups about Kidz Play and continues to be an advocate for recreation programs and opportunities for all kids.
Current Kidz Play Board
Kyra DeNormandie - President
Kyra is the Founder and Current President of Kidz Play, nfp. As a junior at New York Universty, she must balance her schoolwork and Activities with guiding Kidz Play. With the help of her Board, she focuses her vision of Kidz Play into helping the most possible kids it can.
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Dan Burquist - Vice President
Dan Burquist currently serves as the Sr. Director of Sales & Revenue at GolfNow, a division of Golf Channel and NBC Universal.
Dan began his career in the golf industry back in 2001 and is extremely passionate about growing the game of golf. He has worked with hundreds of golf course owners/operators, building and creating a variety of youth programs to grow golf participation.
A native of Chicago, Dan now resides in Orlando, FL with his wife Suzanne. He enjoys spending his time traveling, playing golf and tennis whenever time allows or simply visiting with family and friends.
Cynthia DeNormandie - Executive Director
Cindy and her family currently live in Lemont, Illinois. She is the proud mom of two girls, Kyra and Paige. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family. Cindy is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and currently works as a Program Coordinator for the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association.
Cindy is an active volunteer in her local community. She is a passionate advocate for children and believes all kids should have the opportunity to participate in recreation programs.
Morgan Curry - Secretary
Morgan currently serves at the Territory Lead Coach at Orangetheory Fitness. Not only is fitness in the forefront but children's recreation has always been a passion and is where she has dedicated 8 years of her career, and since has moved to adult fitness. Fitness and recreation are her passion, and she coaches daily on to improve individual's quality of life. Kidz Play is important to Morgan because she wants to give as many children the opportunity for recreation as they deserve. Recreation, organized sports, and fitness add so many benefits to our lives, and Morgan believes that children need recreation and health to have a fulfilled life.
Danielle Abendroth - Director
In June 2020, Danielle opened Abendroth Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. Prior to branching out on her own, she worked for one of the leading firms in the Chicagoland area for nearly 18 years. She had been a partner at her previous firm since 2013. She specializes in accounting for small businesses, personal tax returns and audits of non-profit organizations. Danielle serves as the President of her homeowners’ association, the Vice President of the Oak Forest-Crestwood Chamber of Commerce and the Treasurer of Running 4 Heroes Inc. She also is a member of the Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce and sponsor of several community organizations and event.
Danielle resides in Oak Forest, Illinois, with her husband Kurt and their 3 cats, Payton, Paulie and Robin. When they’re not working, Danielle and Kurt try to get a few rounds of golf, as well as spend time with family and friends.
Having been a child who could not always participate in extracurricular activities, due to the financial strain on the family budget, Danielle fully supports the mission of the Kidz Play.
Gina Petkus - Director
Gina is currently the Staff Development and Outreach Manager at the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association. She has dedicated her life to working with individuals with disabilities, most recently in the area of recreation. She believes that everyone should have meaningful recreation opportunities in their lives and be able to share their experiences with others.
Gina resides in Bolingbrook with her husband and three children. Her favorite recreation activities include volunteering, reading and enjoying time with friends and family.
