Each
year, The Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club puts on a party for students with special
needs. Here is what Martin Levy had to say about the party this year:
“Kiwanis is dedicated to serving children in many
capacities. To that end, The Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club has a project that has
been near and dear to our hearts for more than 30 years. That project is to
sponsor and fund a Christmas Party for 200 to 300 Children with Special Needs from
several of the local elementary schools in
the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system.
“Over the years, we have given many gifts to the children.
Each teacher is asked to select the gifts for us, for the children to receive.
Through the hard work of our club and the some of the local high school Key
Clubs that we sponsor, we also are able to give them a bag of goodies with such
things as fruit, juice boxes, snacks and other treats for them to enjoy. We are
also able to teach those Key Club members that help us bag the goodies, the
importance of community work and the joy that comes from helping others.
“Of course, what would the experience be without a
visit from Santa? While each child awaits his or her turn to receive their
gifts and goodies there are activities for them to participate in. We have a
local magician (a former Key Club member) entertaining them as well as enjoying
some arts and crafts, where they can make anything from Christmas cards to tree
ornaments.
“As a member of The Winston Salem Kiwanis Club I
cannot explain the experience that we as members have, being able to see the
children each year enjoying this event.
“We appreciate the support we get from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth
County school system and all of those involved that make this possible for us
to do.”
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