The Kiwanis Club of Tsawwassen Ladner once again showed its support for children and families in the community by recently donating $2,000 to Reach Child and Youth Development Society.
The donation will be targeted to Reach's therapies program, which provides speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy to children with special needs in Delta. The donation will help provide service to children who are currently on the waitlist.
"Research shows that the sooner a child who is struggling receives specialized therapy, the better their chances are of improvement," said Reach executive director Renie D'Aquila. "Donations like this one from the Kiwanis help us get therapy to children who are waiting for it. It is a huge support and we are very grateful."
"Kiwanis's focus is on children and seniors in the community," said Jennifer McCurdy, secretary of the Kiwanis Club. "That's why we chose Reach as a charity for this donation. We know the funds will be used to help children in our community who need it."
Reach, which offers programs and services to children and youth developmental disabilities, has been in Delta for over 50 years.
The Kiwanis Club raises funds through events like dances and pancake breakfasts. On Halloween afternoon, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., members will be at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Halloween event with popcorn for kids and parents. The club is currently looking for members. More can be found on its website at www.kctl.info.
