It's the end of the calendar year, and in many cultures around the world that means this is the season for giving. Through The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis members have the opportunity during the holidays to protect the connection between mothers and babies in the poorest, most remote regions of the world.
Consider following Gus Hawkins' example. The Highland, Indiana, Kiwanian asked friends and families to contribute to the fight against maternal and neonatal tetanus in lieu of birthday gifts. An Indiana district coordinator for The Eliminate Project, Hawkins gifted more than US$1,200 to The Eliminate Project on his 60th birthday on behalf of his friends and family.
Also consider this example from Europe: a few months ago on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his company, Kiwanis member Vincent Salembier of the Belgium-Luxembourg District organized a big party for his friends, family and business partners. He urged his guests to, instead of giving wine, champagne, or flowers, be a donor for The Eliminate Project, and he would be very, very thankful. The result was 7,743 EUR donated for the campaign, which will save or protect the lives of more than 4,300 mothers and their newborns. That is the spirit of Kiwanis.
You or your club can also give a Walter Zeller Fellowship. A Zeller Fellowship saves or protects more than 690 lives through a one-time gift or two-year pledge of US$1,250. You can honor a relative, club member or friend this holiday season (and always) through the Walter Zeller Fellowship.
Southwest District Coordinator Ron Smith was invited to present on The Eliminate Project at a friend's baby shower in which all gifts were directed to The Eliminate Project. You can encourage similar demonstrations of philanthropy. Support The Eliminate Project by using your celebrations of life to save or protect the lives of others.
What's your suggestion for incorporating The Eliminate Project during the holidays?