Caring Corner is a chance to show you care about supporting children in traumatic situations. 100% of funds raised go to the pediatric trauma centersthe Capital District Kiwanis Foundation supports.
What started as repurposing gently used items evolved into what today is clubs and individuals competing to create the most popular themed baskets. Your local grocery store, tourism bureau, winery, hardware and jewelry store, etc. are great sources for items for a basket.
The Gift Basket Raffle is held at the annual Capital District Convention (DCON) in August. The Caring Corner room displays all gift baskets. Buy tickets and deposit them into the container or containers you’d like a chance to win. Staff draw winners during the House of Delegates on Saturday afternoon, winners names are posted by the end of the meeting. Baskets must be picked up by the end of DCON. And themes are endless.
The Gift Basket Raffle is held at the annual DCON in August. The Caring Corner room displays all gift baskets. Buy raffle tickets and deposit them into the container or containers for the basket(s) you’d like a chance to win. Staff draw winning tickets during the House of Delegates on Saturday afternoon; winners’ names are posted by the end of the meeting. Baskets must be picked up by the end of DCON.
How the Caring Corner Came About
Now for the Rest of the Story
By: Yvonne Holley, Past Governor
During my night out at the ballpark with members of Division 15, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and talking with Mathew Taylor. You may or may not be familiar with the name Mathew Taylor, but he is the grandson of Past Governor Dick Feeser. The name still doesn’t ring a bell? Mathew Taylor is the inspiration behind the inception of the Capital District’s Caring Corner. His grandmother, past First Lady Pat Feeser, organized the Caring Corner as a result of an accident Mathew had at the age of two years.
During my conversation with Mathew and his grandparents, I was told the story regarding Mathew’s accident twenty years ago when he fell into a bucket of hot water filled with cleaning chemicals. He was only 2 years old at the time and was walking backward while playing with a pull toy. He fell and landed in a sitting position in the bucket filled with the hot water and chemicals. PG Dick and his wife Pat were visiting the Manassas Kiwanis Club when they received the news of their grandson’s accident. Little Mathew was rushed to Gettysburg Hospital where his parents were told the hospital did not have the facilities to treat chemical burns. He was then taken to York Hospital where, again, they were informed that the facility was not equipped to treat a child with chemical burns. Mathew was finally taken to the Children’s Hospital National Medical Center in Washington DC where he received the treatment needed and spent two weeks in the center’s intensive care unit.
Now, twenty-two years old, Mathew said he remembers clowns visiting him in the hospital. His grandfather informed us that the clowns were Circle K’ers dressed in clown outfits.
As a result of her grandson’s ordeal, past First Lady Pat established the District’s Caring Corner to raise money to help fund pediatric trauma centers and provide resources for children hospitals to set up pediatric trauma units. The Caring Corner was established in 1986 during Governor Dick Feeser’s year as Governor of the Capital District.
Hopefully, this brief but true story will remind you of the importance of supporting the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation. Contributions made to the Foundation were used to continue to fund and support the District’s seven pediatric trauma centers. PLEASE help make a difference in the lives of our children by supporting the Caring Corner at the district conventions and your midwinter conferences; as well as direct contributions to the Foundation.
The foundation supports causes that positively effects the children of the world. Every Kiwanian in the Capital District is a member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
What are you doing today to take advantage of your Sunday while resting up for the week ahead? Not everyone has the same opportunity for rest and relaxation on the weekend, as many families with children who have suffered pediatric trauma are anxiously anticipating what this week will hold.
One of the nine pediatric trauma centers that the Foundation sponsors is The Children's Inn at NIH / @thechildrensinn. Many families travel here on Sundays to spend the week, as their children participate in medical trials which are often the last option for treatment. The Children's Inn provides a space to stay, meals, and comfort away from home. We are very happy to support them annually as the different they make is invaluable!
We are able to support the Children's Inn with an annual $3,000 donation, which is possible through our annual Ducky Derby raffle! Have you purchased your ticket yet? It only takes 1 ticket in the drum to win, but you have to participate to have a chance.
Spring Grant Funding Spotlight: The Kiwanis Club of Alexandria (Kiwanis Alexandria, Kiwanis Club of Alexandria) was awarded $5,000 to execute a yearlong campaign. They will be raising $50,000 for Alexandria's Childcare Professionals culminating in a Kiwanis Club hosted event in September 2022. At that time, COVID-19 Childcare Hero Grants will be presented to approximately 200 operating childcare centers, which employ over 1,500 professionals, and serve thousands of children from the community.
We are very excited to support 7 Kiwanis Clubs through our spring grant funding cycle totaling $21,000! Look for grant spotlights over the next few weeks as we share what each club will be using the money for.
Did your club miss the grants deadline? It is never too early to start planning for our fall cycle! All fall grant applications are due by September 15th and more information can be found at f03.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/club-grants/... See MoreSee Less
WOW! Thank you for all of your support in making a splash of cash for pediatric trauma! We have been able to hit 3.5% of our goal which is $14,000!
If you have not purchased your ticket, do so today and do not delay! Tickets are very easy to purchase online at the link below. It only takes one ticket to win!
Caring Corner
Caring Corner is a chance to show you care about supporting children in traumatic situations. 100% of funds raised go to the pediatric trauma centers the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation supports.
What started as repurposing gently used items evolved into what today is clubs and individuals competing to create the most popular themed baskets. Your local grocery store, tourism bureau, winery, hardware and jewelry store, etc. are great sources for items for a basket.
The Gift Basket Raffle is held at the annual Capital District Convention (DCON) in August. The Caring Corner room displays all gift baskets. Buy tickets and deposit them into the container or containers you’d like a chance to win. Staff draw winners during the House of Delegates on Saturday afternoon, winners names are posted by the end of the meeting. Baskets must be picked up by the end of DCON. And themes are endless.
The Gift Basket Raffle is held at the annual DCON in August. The Caring Corner room displays all gift baskets. Buy raffle tickets and deposit them into the container or containers for the basket(s) you’d like a chance to win. Staff draw winning tickets during the House of Delegates on Saturday afternoon; winners’ names are posted by the end of the meeting. Baskets must be picked up by the end of DCON.
How the Caring Corner Came About
Now for the Rest of the Story
By: Yvonne Holley, Past Governor
During my night out at the ballpark with members of Division 15, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and talking with Mathew Taylor. You may or may not be familiar with the name Mathew Taylor, but he is the grandson of Past Governor Dick Feeser. The name still doesn’t ring a bell? Mathew Taylor is the inspiration behind the inception of the Capital District’s Caring Corner. His grandmother, past First Lady Pat Feeser, organized the Caring Corner as a result of an accident Mathew had at the age of two years.
During my conversation with Mathew and his grandparents, I was told the story regarding Mathew’s accident twenty years ago when he fell into a bucket of hot water filled with cleaning chemicals. He was only 2 years old at the time and was walking backward while playing with a pull toy. He fell and landed in a sitting position in the bucket filled with the hot water and chemicals. PG Dick and his wife Pat were visiting the Manassas Kiwanis Club when they received the news of their grandson’s accident. Little Mathew was rushed to Gettysburg Hospital where his parents were told the hospital did not have the facilities to treat chemical burns. He was then taken to York Hospital where, again, they were informed that the facility was not equipped to treat a child with chemical burns. Mathew was finally taken to the Children’s Hospital National Medical Center in Washington DC where he received the treatment needed and spent two weeks in the center’s intensive care unit.
Now, twenty-two years old, Mathew said he remembers clowns visiting him in the hospital. His grandfather informed us that the clowns were Circle K’ers dressed in clown outfits.
As a result of her grandson’s ordeal, past First Lady Pat established the District’s Caring Corner to raise money to help fund pediatric trauma centers and provide resources for children hospitals to set up pediatric trauma units. The Caring Corner was established in 1986 during Governor Dick Feeser’s year as Governor of the Capital District.
Hopefully, this brief but true story will remind you of the importance of supporting the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation. Contributions made to the Foundation were used to continue to fund and support the District’s seven pediatric trauma centers. PLEASE help make a difference in the lives of our children by supporting the Caring Corner at the district conventions and your midwinter conferences; as well as direct contributions to the Foundation.
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The foundation supports causes that positively effects the children of the world. Every Kiwanian in the Capital District is a member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
What are you doing today to take advantage of your Sunday while resting up for the week ahead? Not everyone has the same opportunity for rest and relaxation on the weekend, as many families with children who have suffered pediatric trauma are anxiously anticipating what this week will hold.
One of the nine pediatric trauma centers that the Foundation sponsors is The Children's Inn at NIH / @thechildrensinn. Many families travel here on Sundays to spend the week, as their children participate in medical trials which are often the last option for treatment. The Children's Inn provides a space to stay, meals, and comfort away from home. We are very happy to support them annually as the different they make is invaluable!
We are able to support the Children's Inn with an annual $3,000 donation, which is possible through our annual Ducky Derby raffle! Have you purchased your ticket yet? It only takes 1 ticket in the drum to win, but you have to participate to have a chance.
Purchase yours online today at the link below:
f03.site.kiwanis.org/fundraising/ducky-derby/ ... See MoreSee Less
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It's is Friday the 13th! Many believe today is unlucky but the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation hopes you have a terrific day!
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I took a day off of work to road trip with my husband!
Spring Grant Funding Spotlight: The Kiwanis Club of Alexandria (Kiwanis Alexandria, Kiwanis Club of Alexandria) was awarded $5,000 to execute a yearlong campaign. They will be raising $50,000 for Alexandria's Childcare Professionals culminating in a Kiwanis Club hosted event in September 2022. At that time, COVID-19 Childcare Hero Grants will be presented to approximately 200 operating childcare centers, which employ over 1,500 professionals, and serve thousands of children from the community.
If you or your club would like to learn more about our club grants opportunity, please visit f03.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/club-grants/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We are very excited to support 7 Kiwanis Clubs through our spring grant funding cycle totaling $21,000! Look for grant spotlights over the next few weeks as we share what each club will be using the money for.
Did your club miss the grants deadline? It is never too early to start planning for our fall cycle! All fall grant applications are due by September 15th and more information can be found at f03.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/club-grants/ ... See MoreSee Less
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WOW! Thank you for all of your support in making a splash of cash for pediatric trauma! We have been able to hit 3.5% of our goal which is $14,000!
If you have not purchased your ticket, do so today and do not delay! Tickets are very easy to purchase online at the link below. It only takes one ticket to win!
f03.site.kiwanis.org/fundraising/ducky-derby/ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook