When presenting I-I District KNRF to a Kiwanis club or K-family group, typically two questions are asked at the start of the presentation:
1) Besides the Kiwanis family in the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District, who else supports the I-I District KNRF?
The answer is: “No one”
2) If you had $1, would you give that dollar to a) find a cure for a disease, or b) find a way to improve the quality of life of a child or patient living with that disease?
The answer is: “That’s why we ask for $2, because some of our researchers are looking for cures and others on how to improve the quality of life of those afflicted with the disease.
The final take away from the presentation is that “The progress of our researchers is limited only by the dollars that we can give them.”
There are five (5) distinct opportunities to support I-I District KNRF. The first two involve Kiwanis Clubs and K-family activities, and the last three are special recognitions.
1) KNRF-A-THONs: Formally known as a “Bowl-A-Thons,” the name was changed with the advent of COVID to encourage Kiwanis Clubs and other K-Family members to “think outside the box” in order to raise monies to support I-I District KNRF. The KNRF-A-Thon can be either a Kiwanis division event or an individual club event specifically to raise monies to support I-I District KNRF. Awards are given at Kiwanis District Convention KNRF Luncheon to recognize those Divisions and Clubs that raised the most monies to support I-I District KNRF.
2) Parade of Love: The Parade of Love occurs at each I-I District KNRF Luncheon on the Saturday of the I-I District Convention. As the name suggests, Kiwanis Clubs line up and parade in front of the crowd to announce their Club contribution to I-I District KNRF. This Parade of Love happens at the end of the Luncheon, and the Luncheon includes one of the I-I District KNRF researchers presenting the focus of their studies. Also during this luncheon, several Luis V. Amador Medallion awards (see below) are presented, typically surprising the award recipient. This is an annual, emotionally moving experience.
The last three methods to support I-I District KNRF are special recognitions:
7.27.25 Kiwanis annual K-Family picnic! Kiwanis members from our adult clubs, CKI, Key Club and family enjoyed a “wet” day at Starved Rock! The rain didn’t fully stop us. The annual “Governors Competition” occured between Gov Kim, CKI Gov Christine and honorable “fill in” mention Rishima from Key Club board with 4 games and one themed dress up (too wet to compete in that game). As competitive as I am, I won 3 of the 4 challenges 🤷🏻♀️🤭. Such a fun time connecting and sharing time with everyone! Special shout out to our Aurora University CKI members (Gov Christine’s club) and my Alma mater😉 and their advisor and our Aurora Kiwanis Club member, Dr Chris Wells, for supporting!! Their theme involved animals hence the dress up with the rhino blow up costume. Loved it!! Dear friend, past distinguished Governor, now our Executive Director Angie Burford attended as well! Great times with great people! Now Governor Designate, Mary Zeronas got to share in the fun and see what to expect next year😊. We love Kiwanis!!💙 ... See MoreSee Less
I am playing catch up here… 7.23.25 Division 13 Governor Visit in Rochelle. Thank you to LTG Ric Taylor and wife Jody for organizing and hosting us all!! It was so nice to meet fellow Kiwanians and hear all of the good works the 5 out of 6 clubs who could attend are doing! Keep up the great work! Congrats to Rochelle Golden-K for having the most growth at that time of 9 new members!! Woohoo! Another heartwarming story(and on display) from Oregon-Mt Morris club President Caleb Jenks was the GRIT freedom chair. Their clubs signature project is purchasing accessibility equipment for organizations in need. Inspired by these good works, ED Etnyre Co donated to their efforts and a second chair had just arrived and was going to Camp Independence (camp for children and young adults with Spina Bifida) for their use🙏🏼❤️ Keep of the great work Div 13 and keep sharing the Kiwanis goodness in your communities! Thank you for hospitality and your support💙🥳🙏🏼 ... See MoreSee Less
KNRF Giving Opportunities
When presenting I-I District KNRF to a Kiwanis club or K-family group, typically two questions are asked at the start of the presentation:
1) Besides the Kiwanis family in the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District, who else supports the I-I District KNRF?
The answer is: “No one”
2) If you had $1, would you give that dollar to a) find a cure for a disease, or b) find a way to improve the quality of life of a child or patient living with that disease?
The answer is: “That’s why we ask for $2, because some of our researchers are looking for cures and others on how to improve the quality of life of those afflicted with the disease.
The final take away from the presentation is that “The progress of our researchers is limited only by the dollars that we can give them.”
There are five (5) distinct opportunities to support I-I District KNRF. The first two involve Kiwanis Clubs and K-family activities, and the last three are special recognitions.
1) KNRF-A-THONs: Formally known as a “Bowl-A-Thons,” the name was changed with the advent of COVID to encourage Kiwanis Clubs and other K-Family members to “think outside the box” in order to raise monies to support I-I District KNRF. The KNRF-A-Thon can be either a Kiwanis division event or an individual club event specifically to raise monies to support I-I District KNRF. Awards are given at Kiwanis District Convention KNRF Luncheon to recognize those Divisions and Clubs that raised the most monies to support I-I District KNRF.
Bowl-a-thon Reporting Form
2) Parade of Love: The Parade of Love occurs at each I-I District KNRF Luncheon on the Saturday of the I-I District Convention. As the name suggests, Kiwanis Clubs line up and parade in front of the crowd to announce their Club contribution to I-I District KNRF. This Parade of Love happens at the end of the Luncheon, and the Luncheon includes one of the I-I District KNRF researchers presenting the focus of their studies. Also during this luncheon, several Luis V. Amador Medallion awards (see below) are presented, typically surprising the award recipient. This is an annual, emotionally moving experience.
The last three methods to support I-I District KNRF are special recognitions:
3) Dr Luis V Amador Medallion Award
4) Dr Rodger J Elble, MD Fellowship
5) Harry S Himmel Founders Society
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7.27.25 Kiwanis annual K-Family picnic! Kiwanis members from our adult clubs, CKI, Key Club and family enjoyed a “wet” day at Starved Rock! The rain didn’t fully stop us. The annual “Governors Competition” occured between Gov Kim, CKI Gov Christine and honorable “fill in” mention Rishima from Key Club board with 4 games and one themed dress up (too wet to compete in that game). As competitive as I am, I won 3 of the 4 challenges 🤷🏻♀️🤭. Such a fun time connecting and sharing time with everyone! Special shout out to our Aurora University CKI members (Gov Christine’s club) and my Alma mater😉 and their advisor and our Aurora Kiwanis Club member, Dr Chris Wells, for supporting!! Their theme involved animals hence the dress up with the rhino blow up costume. Loved it!! Dear friend, past distinguished Governor, now our Executive Director Angie Burford attended as well! Great times with great people! Now Governor Designate, Mary Zeronas got to share in the fun and see what to expect next year😊. We love Kiwanis!!💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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I am playing catch up here…
7.23.25 Division 13 Governor Visit in Rochelle. Thank you to LTG Ric Taylor and wife Jody for organizing and hosting us all!! It was so nice to meet fellow Kiwanians and hear all of the good works the 5 out of 6 clubs who could attend are doing! Keep up the great work! Congrats to Rochelle Golden-K for having the most growth at that time of 9 new members!! Woohoo! Another heartwarming story(and on display) from Oregon-Mt Morris club President Caleb Jenks was the GRIT freedom chair. Their clubs signature project is purchasing accessibility equipment for organizations in need. Inspired by these good works, ED Etnyre Co donated to their efforts and a second chair had just arrived and was going to Camp Independence (camp for children and young adults with Spina Bifida) for their use🙏🏼❤️ Keep of the great work Div 13 and keep sharing the Kiwanis goodness in your communities! Thank you for hospitality and your support💙🥳🙏🏼 ... See MoreSee Less
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