Kiwanis International is a global service organization dedicated to improving the world one child and on community at a time. It’s a network of clubs and members who volunteer their time and resources to support children and communities in need, focusing on areas like health, education, and youth leadership.
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Katie Rose McConnell
Featured Speaker
Katie Rose McConnell, a proud Northshore native, is dedicated to her faith, her family and serving as a champion for children. As the founder of Lighthouse Strategies, she provides strategic support to local non-profits and mission-driven organizations, fostering collaborative partnerships that uplift our neighbors to create a lasting, positive impact across our community.
Phoenix Bigler
Keynote Speaker
In 2023, Phoenix Bigler was a St. Paul’s honor student, Marching Wolf, jazz band musician, and rising senior preparing for college tours and the next chapter of his life. While riding his bike, he experienced a sudden cardiac event that left him without a pulse for up to an hour, resulting in a severe anoxic brain injury. Doctors initially believed he might never move, think, or function the way he once had, but through miraculous interventions, the power of prayer, and the unwavering support of a faithful community, Phoenix survived and began a recovery that defied every prognosis.
Today, Phoenix shares his story as a testimony to the incredible power of faith, unity, and community. His purpose is to remind others that with God all things are possible, to encourage people never to take one another for granted, and to inspire others not to grow weary in doing good. Phoenix believes he would not be here today without the people who prayed, responded, and stood with him when he needed them most.
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Focus on Children:
Kiwanis’s core mission is to serve children and improve their lives, addressing issues like poverty, health disparities, and lack of opportunities.
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Global Network:
Kiwanis International has clubs in over 80 nations and geographic areas, with millions of members worldwide.
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Community Involvement:
Kiwanis clubs are active in their communities, organizing service projects, fundraising, and other initiatives that benefit children and families.
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Service Leadership Programs:
Kiwanis also supports various service leadership programs for youth, including K-Kids (elementary), Builders Clubs (middle school), Key Clubs (high school), and Circle K (college).
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Diverse Membership:Kiwanis welcomes members from all walks of life who share a passion for service and a commitment to making a difference in their communities.