From essential equipment like wheelchairs, adaptive strollers, and communication devices to enriching experiences such as horseback riding and adaptive swimming, we help children access the tools and opportunities they need to live more fully.
. Our inclusive events are held in Westchester County, NY and feature music, movement, and crafts such as gardening and pumpkin decorating.
Our annual accessible, neighborhood Trick-or-Treating event is held in Bedford, NY.
We raise awareness and understanding within the broader community and guide families through the complexities of raising a child with medical needs because inclusion starts with understanding .
Team Nikhil was launched in memory of our son, Nikhil, who lived until the age of 12 with a rare disease called Microcephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome. This resulted in a severe form of epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in additional to other health problems. Nikhil also had cognitive disability, was non-verbal, and was wheelchair dependent.
Through our experience of raising a child with medical challenges and various disabilities, we learned the importance of adaptive support, inclusive community, and "teams" working together. Because of this, we called this organization Team Nikhil.
Nikhil's journey is beautifully captured in this video created by the Child Life Department at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone:
Team Nikhil is an approved charity through Benevity. Inquire within your corporate giving program about amplifying your impact!
We’re honored to share that Team Nikhil has been selected as one of the Top 100 nonprofits in North America to receive a 2025 PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Award!
Thanks to this generous $10,000 USD grant, we’ll continue advancing our mission through the launch of our Empower Award.
This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of PepsiCo employees, who nominated organizations making a real difference in their communities. We’re proud to stand alongside other changemakers working to create local, leading, and lasting impact.
Thank you to the PepsiCo Foundation for believing in grassroots leadership and investing in community-driven solutions. We are excited to continue delivering our mission.
