Attendees at KPTC's annual Black & White Ball enjoyed a wonderful evening with dinner, dancing and raffle prizes while saluting 10 new KPTC Fellows. This year's event was the largest in the 21-year history of the trauma center. The entire Foundation Board sends thanks to everyone who supported the Black & White Ball by naming a KPTC Fellow, attending the ball and/or purchasing journal ads and raffle tickets. Your generosity will enable us to save the lives of children by providing the best in care to children who are victims of pediatric trauma and preventing traumatic injuries through safety education.
Special congratulations go to KPTC Foundation Board Past President John Lalena on being named the second 5 Diamond KPTC Fellow. John's generosity and dedication to our trauma center are truly appreciated.
Coming up the Champion for KPTC will be holding a Wine Tasting at Corry's Ale House in Wantagh. This fund raiser promises to be an evening wine, food, music and fun. Tickets are only $35. For additional information, contact DPG Joe Corace at jcorace@icmdata.com.
The KPTC Service Leadership Committee gratefully acknowledges Levittown Kiwanis President Ann Torcivia and her Joey Foundation for the generous donation of costumes of a car, ambulance and fire truck. These child-size plush costumes will enhance the involvement of young children in the pedestrian safety lessons of the committee's Safe Kids workshops.
Following their presentation at New York District Kiwanis Convention, our KPTC Service Leadership is poised to expand its partnership with Safe Kids by holding training sessions in the Bronx, Queens and at Circle K's NY Speaking Conference in Lake George over the weekend of November 4-6, 2011. The Service Leadership Committee will also be presenting a Safe Kids program at the LISC Division's Tri-K Divisional Council meeting on November 14 at Per Un Angelo's in Wantagh.
Column Posted on Web Site November 17, 2011
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