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Greetings! I am excited to share with you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact this Christmas through the “Donate a Book, Share a Story” campaign. Now in its 3rd year, this initiative is organized by Books For A Better World (BFBW) in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (KCTTDI) to provide books to children from underprivileged backgrounds. I would like to invite you and/or your organization to participate by purchasing boxes of books from BFBW to be donated to these children. Each box contains 10 gift-wrapped books and costs only RM100 per box. Your contribution will help bring the joy of reading to the kids we support through Kiwanis. Together, let’s make this Christmas special for the children in need. Thank you for your generosity and for supporting a cause that brings joy and education to those who need it most. How many boxes would you be inspired to contribute to make this holiday season brighter for these children? Best regards, Adrian Ung Books For A Better World

The Kiwanis Children's Fund (KCF) offers grants to Kiwanis clubs and districts to support impactful community projects that align with Kiwanis' mission of improving the lives of children and building better communities. These grants are available through several programs, such as the Club Grant Program, Microgrant Program, and District Grant Program. The Club Grant Program funds service projects designed to create measurable benefits for children in need, while the Microgrant Program provides smaller funds for immediate, short-term initiatives. District grants help scale up larger projects within a broader geographic region. Eligible projects should emphasize sustainable, innovative, and community-driven solutions, with a clear focus on addressing critical needs related to health, education, and youth empowerment. The process for applying includes submitting a detailed project proposal that demonstrates how the grant will make a difference and align with KCF’s goals. Kiwanis clubs are encouraged to apply for these grants to expand their local efforts and make a more significant impact aligned with Kiwanis’ mission of improving the world one child and one community at a time.

October 20, 2024 - We held our KCTTDI Installation at Royale Chulan Damansara. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our special guests, Kiwanis International President Lee Kuan Yong and his lovely wife Cze Yan! Special thanks also to Governor Olivia Chin for dialing in via WhatsApp Video call to address us and to LG Sandra Choy for conducting the Installation. We are also grateful for the support from YBhg Puan Sri Dato' Hajah Khir Johari (a.k.a. Mama Kiwanis) and the other clubs who attended. We take this opportunity to thank and recognize the outstanding contributions made by the outgoing BOD 2023/2024 for their hard work and dedication. President - Desiree Kaur Vice President - Adrian Ung Secretary - Dr. Hamidah Mohamad Asst. Secretary - Hasmidah Mohamad Treasurer - Roliza Ghazali IPP - Fatimah Abu Bakar Directors: Service - Rizman Ghazali SLP - Rizlan Ghazali Membership - Adrian Ung PR & Social Media - Ariel Teh Events & Meetings - Sat Wei Ping We warmly welcome the incoming BOD 2024/2025 and eagerly anticipate the vision and exciting projects they will bring to life during their term. President: Adrian Ung President Elect: Rizman Ghazali Vice President: Ariel Teh Secretary: Vivian Nicholas Treasurer: Ng Kok Seng Immediate Past President: Desiree Kaur Directors: SLP - Rizlan Ghazali Events & Meetings - Ng Kok Seng PR & Social Media - Ariel Teh Interclub - Dato' Fatimah Saad Director Emeritus - Dato' Fatimah Saad Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success! Our Key Club, TTIS, and CKI KYUEM, KCKL, KC Kota Kemuning, KC Bukit Jalil, KC Metro KL, KC Pantai, and Nature Farm. #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #RiseofthePhoenix

First of all, many thanks to our dear Dato’ Stewart La Brooy for his visit during the hearing test, meeting the person in charge Ms. Nur Aisyah Nadjwa. Ms. Nur Aisyah Nadjwa, a post graduate student (Master’s) doing her research study titled “Investigating Middle ear Function and its Effects on Real-Ear-To-Coupler Difference (RECD) Measurement Among Children with Down Syndrome (DS). 2.  Most Children with Down Syndrome (DS) have ear anatomy that differs from typically developing children. These differences increase their risk of ear infections. If left untreated, these infections can lead to hearing problems, either temporary or permanent. Hearing aids (HA) are one intervention for patients experiencing hearing issues. 3.  Considering this need, RECD is a test to measure the level of sound pressure within the ear canal, which assists in ensuring that HA is in optimal condition. Due to the different anatomy of children with DS, the existing RECD norms are not suitable for use. Therefore, this study aims to examine the difference in middle ear function among children with DS and their impact on RECD measurements. 4.  To achieve the objectives of this study, several non-invasive procedures that are common practice in Audiology clinics were conducted at the centre. 14 of the children are taking part. Here is some of the photos. By Ardinsoon Yusof

October 12, 2024 - A heartfelt thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Kota Kemuning for an unforgettable night of spectacular performances at the KCKK Musical Concert Charity event! Held at PJPAC, One Utama at 8:00 pm, we arrived expecting a golden age charity performance but were blown away by Dama.Asia! They are truly professional performers who brought the house down with their incredible talent. The night was filled with wild, energetic performances that had us all tuning into the beat and clapping our hands. It was a memorable experience for everyone in attendance. #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #OneTeamOneMission #KiwanisKotaKemuning #MusicalConcert #CharityEvent #DamaAsia #UnforgettableNight #MemorableExperience

On October 11, 2024 - We attended an amazing public speaking showcase session with the children of Sunbeams Home. After 6 weeks of lessons, we witnessed a remarkable transformation in the children, from being shy and reserved to confident and articulate. We were honored to join the Kiwanis Club of Bukit Jalil to celebrate this special day for the children. The presence of our special Princess and guests from Singapore added an inspiring touch to the event. It truly takes the support of many parties to make such an event a success, from the school principal to the caterer. It was another lovely and memorable day. #Kiwanis #KiwanisTTDI #KCTTDI #JoinKiwanis #OneTeamOneMission #PublicSpeaking #SunbeamsHome #Transformation #Inspiring #MemorableDay