Earlier this year, all four Florida Kiwanis Clubs in Division 22, began planning a division wide event in honor of National Foster Care Month which was a Foster Care Baby Shower. The Kiwanis Club of Marco Island, along with its members and the community of Marco and local businesses helped to make the first Foster Care Baby Shower a total success. For that, we want to thank you for your support and generosity. The Kiwanis Club of Marco was assigned the task of collecting and raising funds for school and art supplies. In addition to the school and art supplies, hygiene products, clothing and comfort items (teddy bears, dolls, etc.) were collected and donated.
The actual organization to which all items were donated was ANA’s Friends (Abused, Neglected and Abandoned) children. Kiwanis’ own Governor, Prairy Riehl, had a goal to have 100 foster care projects this year.
On May 4, 2024, the celebration was held at the First Congregational Church of Naples. A good time was had by all. Each Kiwanis Club was represented at the event. Our own Pat Hagedorn represented the Marco Island Club. Also in attendance at the celebration was Kiwanis International Governor, Prairy Riehl, along with our Florida Division Lt. Governor, Cheryl Horbal and Jessica Stanfield, CEO of ANA’s Friends and of course, our very own Key Club members from Marco Island Academy.
The volunteers participated in the following activities: serving refreshments, children’s games and prizes, bounce house, giveaways for the kids and photo booth and much more.
Remember, foster children in Florida are in need, and while most of us cannot open our homes to care for a child, there are ways we can help.
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