Fellow members of the Kiwanis Family, I was going to ask everyone to consider digging a little deeper in their pockets as we enter the Holiday Season and support the Kiwanis International Foundation. Well I'm asking you know to support our International Foundation as it supports our extended Kiwanis Family in the Philippines.
The Philippines is part of the Asia Pacific Region of Kiwanis International. One just needs to watch or listen to the news about Typhoon Haiyan hitting the Central Philippines. There are more than 4 million people including 1.7 million kids that have been affected. Hundreds of Kiwanis Clubs and fellow Kiwanians without anything and countless lives lost.
I know of what this devastation looks and feels like first hand. Last year at this time Debbie and I were trying to put back our lives after having Super Storm Sandy damage the lower part of our home with 4 feet of water damage. I know this is nothing as compared to the devastation seen in the Philippines but it is similar for us and many other Kiwanians in the affected.
Many of our Philippine brothers and sisters donated to the KIF last year in our time of need and now I ask the we do the same. After all, we are all part of a World Organization that supports children. Right now those children and their families need our help! The KIF has been there for the New York District in the past and will be there for it in the future, so open up your hearts!
Please make donations payable to the Kiwanis International Foundation and designate in your memo "Disaster Relief" and mail to KIF 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268. If you have any questions regarding this please contact me at daglimp54@aol.com or 516-318-1585. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
Column Posted on Web Site December 29, 2013
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