Holiday Embrace is an annual dance and dinner that raises funds for a district project known as the Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation who's purpose is to provide financial grants to top level medical and scientific researchers specializing in Spastic Paralysis and other diseases of the central nervous system. All CKI members, Kiwanis family members, and friends are encouraged to attend the Harry Potter themed event held on January 4, 2014, in Naperville Illinois.
Holiday Embrace: Casting a Spell for a Cure with the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District
The Bissell Centre Gift Wrap with the University of Alberta Circle K
The Bissell Centre Gift Wrap is an annual fundraiser that aims to raise money for the Bissell Centre, an organization that supports low-income families in the Edmonton community. The club sets up gift-wrapping stations in five mall locations throughout the city and gift wrap by donation for the ten days leading up to Christmas. It is the club's largest fundraiser of the year as thousands of dollars are donated to the cause and tens of hours of service are performed.
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Here is a sneak peek to what other CKI clubs and districts are doing!
Raffle Fundraiser with the
University of Aruba Circle K
The University of Aruba Circle K sold raffle tickets to community members for a variety of prizes including a trip for two to Miami, a weekend stay, and many other amazing items. The goal of the event was to raise funds for their club to help organize future service projects that benefit the community of Aruba. One of their most recent events was a Christmas Dinner for the less fortunate which received funding from the proceeds of the raffle fundraiser.