I was honored to be in the presence of so many Kiwanians and friends of the KPTC when we gathered Jan. 17 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International! Over 100 Kiwanians, accompanied by family and friends, joined the KPTC at Lindenhurst's Chateau La Mer to mark the donation of $100,000 to the Cohen Children's Medical Center.
While celebrating an idea born in Detroit a bit over 100 years ago, those present also gave thanks for the efforts of other Kiwanians, friends, sponsors, and families for their support of the KPTC at Cohen's Children Medical Center. It is truly amazing what a dedicated group of volunteers can accomplish when motivated to help others; many of whom are not in a position to help themselves.
KPTC would not be able to execute our mission without our volunteers. Funds raised by various fundraising endeavors by Kiwanis Clubs, Key Clubs, Circle K, K-Kids, Builders Clubs, KPTC Foundation, the Joey Foundation, along with the "KPTC Pediatric Kit" and "Fellowship" programs have made our efforts possible, fruitful, helpful, and beneficial to all of the beneficiaries of the KPTC.
As president of the KPTC, I remain not only thankful for the years of confidence so many have placed in me, but thankful too for the efforts of one and all. It is your efforts which deserve to be celebrated in this Centennial year. It is your efforts to help others that have seen such success to date. It will remain our joint efforts into the future which will see even more success as we help the Children of the World, and do so through our shared efforts on behalf of the KPTC at Cohen's Children Medical Center!
Column Posted on Web Site April 18, 2015
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