Distinguished Past Gov. Peter Mancuso talking about his campaign for election to the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees. The election will take place at the Kiwanis International Convention in June in Toronto.

Some of those involved in the Mancuso effort: Distinguished Past Gov. Joe Corace, Past Lt. Gov. Nydia Corace, Mancuso, Past Lt. Gov. Maureen Neuringer and Jim Mancuso.

Julia Bruzzese, pictured with her parents, is a determined and inspirational 12 year old. About 2 years ago, she started not feeling well and none of her physicians thought to test her for Lyme Disease. An avid dancer, she lost her ability and is now has to use a wheelchair. She met Pope Francis on his trip to New York. Her father, Enrico lost his job caring for his daughter. Her treatments required her to move from her home in Brooklyn to Albany. She only regained her ability to speak two days before the Mid-Year Conference.

Julia's parents and Distinguished Past Gov. John Gridley from the Lyme Disease Foundation.

Julia Bruzzese with her parents. She was presented with a $25,000 check to help cover her treatments from the Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation. She was presented with a Brittany by the Past Lt. Gov. Council and an emerald Brittany by Steve Dee Argentine.

Many present received the Brittany Award supporting the Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation.

Gov. Forbes Irvine.

Key Leader Chair Dean Beltran and district Buildings Club Administrator Joanne Underwood speaking about their programs.

Gov. Forbes Irvine and Circle K Administrator John Keegan.

Distinguished Past Gov. Joe Corace and Past Lt. Gov. Doris Mellina at the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center table.

Corace, left, and Irvine presenting a Pediatric Trauma Center response kit.