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Team Nikhil Foundation

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A 501(c)(3) charitable organization created to improve lives of children with multiple disabilities and complex medical needs

Our mission

Educate families on the intricacies of raising a child with medical complexities

Educate families on the intricacies of raising a child with medical complexities

Educate families on the intricacies of raising a child with medical complexities

We continue to share knowledge and resources with parents and plan to grow this area of our organization. 


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Promote community inclusion for children with disabilities

Educate families on the intricacies of raising a child with medical complexities

Educate families on the intricacies of raising a child with medical complexities

We host local events with music, movement, and crafts that foster friendships between children with special needs and their peers  

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Empower children with medical complexities

Educate families on the intricacies of raising a child with medical complexities

Empower children with medical complexities

We award adaptations such as wheelchairs, adaptive strollers, communication devices and more. 

We awarded over $8,000 of equipment in 2024! 

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$20,000 goal for 2025

A large portion of our budget is allocated for our Adaptive Equipment Program. 


Insurance companies and state funding is limited for adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, adaptive strollers, and bicycles. 


You can help close the gap! Your contribution will help empower children through our Adaptive Equipment Program. 


tues, june 17th: cheers for charity

Join our school's out bash at Ambleside Pub!!

 Students, teachers, and everyone in between—you made it! It's time to put down the pens, close the laptops, and celebrate the end of another school year in style!  

Join us for cold drinks, friendly faces, and fun prizes like Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam for a summer vacation activity! 


Date: Tuesday, June 17th, starting at 6pm

Location: Ambleside Pub, 23 E. Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY

For: anyone and everyone! 


A big thanks to Ambleside Pub for donating 20% of all drink sales to our cause


and to Letsroam for their support with prizes!  https://www.letsroam.com/scavenger_hunt/central_park_nyc_scavenger_hunt 






June 21st: INclusive gardening

We are excited to partner with Westchester Land Trust for our annual gardening event.

Enjoy an inclusive gardening experience with buddies who will guide participants through a fun summer activity surrounded by the natural surroundings at Westchester Land Trust in Bedford Hills. 


Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Location: Westchester Land Trust, Bedford Hills, NY

More details coming soon! 

We can keep you posted about what we are up to!

inclusive Trick-or-treating 2024 in Bedford was a success!

The event: The event featured a thoughtfully designed map featuring easy-to-identify Halloween character symbols that represented each participating home. This unique approach allowed participants, especially children with special needs, to navigate the neighborhood safely and independently. The level terrain of the street made it accessible for everyone.


Participants collected a delightful assortment of treats, including candy, bubbles, note pads, and stress balls. To enhance communication, we provided tools like picture icons and voice output switches, enabling children to express their excitement with a simple “Trick-or-Treat.”


Wonderful Bedford neighbors stepped up by arranging tables on their driveways to minimize physical barriers, making it easy for all children to engage in the festivities. Each table was marked with Halloween character symbols, ensuring easy identification for the little ones as they moved along the street.


Community Engagement: The event encouraged social interaction, with many children accompanied by peer buddies or family members, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and support. While designed primarily for children with special needs, the inclusive nature of the event welcomed all neighborhood trick-or-treaters, reinforcing our commitment to an environment where everyone can participate.

To ensure a comfortable experience, the event lasted one hour, avoiding potential overstimulation later in the evening when larger crowds typically emerge. We also provided a designated "break" spot for those needing a moment to regroup, complete with a photo booth to capture joyful memories from the night.


Impact: Parents expressed their gratitude for having a welcoming and safe space for their children, and the smiles on the kids’ faces spoke volumes about the success of the event. It was heartwarming to see the community come together to create a fun and inclusive Halloween experience for all. We’re thrilled with the positive feedback and look forward to building on this success in future events!

see it on media

See News 12 Coverage of Trick-or-Treating here

Oct. 2024: inclusive Movement, music, and pumpkin decorating with our bedford buddies

Buddies from Bedford
Ms. Laura and Ms. Michelle
Music and Movement

INclusive planting at bedford village memorial park! Movement, music, and cultivating friendships and flowers. June 2024

MARCH 2024: what an incredible inaugural event with unique movers dance embracing all abilities and building connections!

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About Us

We are launched Team Nikhil in memory of our son, Nikhil, who lost his battle to a rare disease called Microcephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome. This resulted in a severe form of epilepsy known as Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Nikhil also had cognitive disability, was non-verbal, and was wheelchair dependent. When Nikhil died in 2021 at the age of 12, our whole world shattered. Reflecting on our journey made us realize that Nikhil taught us strength and resilience - inspiring us to help other children like him. Because it took a "team" for Nikhil to thrive, we named our 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:

See Nikhil's Journey

thank you to our community

We are excited to welcome Bedford Books as a new Bronze Sponsor this year! 

    want to help?

    Volunteer your skills!

    WANT TO HELP? WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    • Bedford and Westchester County, NY community members interested in promoting inclusive activities - calling parents, therapists, teachers!! 
    • parents of children with medical complexities who are willing to share their knowledge through our "Educate" pillar - share knowledge about adaptive equipment, navigating state/school services, specialists, etc 
    • website and social media consultants 


    Please email us to let us know you're interested at info@teamnikhil.org

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    Thank you for visiting our site and contributing to our mission!

    Thank you for visiting our site and contributing to our mission!

    Thank you for visiting our site and contributing to our mission!

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    info@teamnikhil.org

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    P.O. Box 153, Bedford, NY 10506

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    990-PF 2023

    EIN: 88-2092277

    We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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