14 The QUEE NS Courier • AUGUST 27, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Queens West Kiwanis clubs donate to Project Eliminate BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected] @A_GiudiceReport The 17 clubs of the Kiwanis Queens West Division have helped raise $47,000 for the Kiwanis International’s Project Eliminate, which fights to end maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) around the world. Currently, Kiwanis International has raised $100 million over the last four years for Project Eliminate, saving 50 million babies and mothers from this painful disease. The goal is to reach $110 million by the end of the year, saving an additional 5 million mothers and their children. MNT causes newborn babies to suffer from repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. It also can have negative effects on mothers, causing them to die too. “In our clubs we raised $47,000 from the 17 Queens West divisions,” said J.P. DiTroia, lieutenant governor of Kiwanis Queens West. “Middle Village raised over $9,000. I’m very proud of our division. This is the power of Kiwanis.” DiTroia said the clubs were able to raise the money through fundraising events, walks, individual donations and matching grants. “We are very happy. Hopefully we can get more donations,” DiTroia Members of the Kiwanis Queens West clubs at the New York State District Convention in Albany. said. “It has been a long rollercoaster ride. I am confident that they will reach the goal.” The Kiwanis clubs of New York State have raised over 1 million dollars toward Project Eliminate. “This disease is hard on the babies and hard on the mothers. Both can die from tetanus,” DiTroia said. “I am grateful that we made the donations that we did. I am confident that Kiwanis will get it done. We have great energy. Our members are great.” In addition to their work with Project Eliminate, the Kiwanis Clubs of Queens West help fight pediatric Lyme disease. During the Kiwanis district convention Photo courtesy JP DiTroia in Albany, DiTroia chaired a Pie in the Face Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Fundraiser event where the highest bidder won the right to throw a pie in the face of the newly elected New York State Governor-elect 2016- 2017, Stephen Sirgiovanni. In total, the event raised $1,000 for pediatric Lyme disease. “Ben’s Rosh Hashanah Dinner For 10! Order Early & Get 3 FREE Meals!” 2015 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – ROSH HASHANAH – Close 4pm Sun., September 13th Reopen Wed., September 16th – YOM KIPPUR – Close 4pm Tues., September 22nd Reopen Thurs., September 24th $34999 Order by Wed., September 9, 2015* and get 3 Ben’s Friends on-card BUY-1-GET-1 FREE meal coupons for future use. APPETIZERS SOUP ENTREE ❑ 12 Mini Stuffed Cabbage PLUS CHOICE OF ONE ❑ 1 qt. Chopped Liver ❑ 10 pieces of Gefi lte Fish ❑ 4 qts. Chicken Noodle Soup with 12 Matzo Balls CHOOSE ONE ❑ 5 Roast Chickens ❑ Whole Roast Turkey (15 lb. avg.) ❑ 4 lbs. Sliced Brisket (add $10) ACCOMPANIMENTS ❑ 1 qt. Cranberry-Pineapple Compote ❑ 1 qt. Fresh-Cut Cole Slaw SIDES CHOOSE TWO ❑ String Beans Almondine ❑ Egg Barley & Mushrooms ❑ Kasha Varnishkes ❑ Broccoli Almondine DESSERT ALL INCLUDED FOR 10 PHONE ORDERS FOR TAKEOUT WELCOME! Minimum 24 Hours Notice & $100 Minimum Order Please. Walk-ins Always Welcomed. *No on-card coupons after this date. © 2015 Ronald M. Dragoon ❑ 1 qt. Carrot Tsimmes ❑ Round Challah ❑ Sweet Potato Pudding ❑ Noodle Pudding ❑ Potato Pudding ❑ Fresh-Baked Rugalach ❑ Fruit Salad Bowl (add $29.99) BAY TERRACE GARDEN JEWISH CENTER 13-00 209th STREET, BAYSIDE, NY 11360 718-428-6363 [email protected] Become Part Of Our Family Join Us in Welcoming a Wonderful New Year. 2 Free High Holiday Tickets For First Time Members We offer: Daily AM & PM Minyans; Active Sisterhood; Men’s Club; Adult Education; Theater By The Bay; B’nai B’rith Youth Group; Parents Association; Shabbat Services followed by a Kiddush and much more. HEBREW SCHOOL Free Hebrew School (Grades 3-7) for member-parents’ children, Sunday School (K-2), Bar and Bat Mitzvahs Call for a Visit by Appointment or to Receive Additional Info REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2015/2016
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