THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE NOON KIWANIS RELEASE
Danville, IL, September 16, 2024 – The tradition lives on. Danville Noon Kiwanis continues to find ways to raise money for local children and youth agencies in our community. This year, their Annual Danville Noon Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day Event is expected to bring over 3,000 people to the David S. Plamer Arena. Through the generosity of sponsors, ticket sales, and dedicated volunteers, thousands of dollars have been given away to children’s charities. This year marks the 74th Anniversary of this event.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child at a time. Danville Noon Kiwanis has been serving our local community for over 100 years. They have invested thousands of dollars into area youth and children services. They currently have over 35 members who attend weekly meetings every Thursday at Noon at the VFW in Danville.
“We are so grateful for those who continue to serve and support Kiwanis Annual Pancake Day.,” stated Danville Noon Kiwanis President, Dave Anderson. “We want to make sure we celebrate those who make this event possible and the agencies that are working to positively impact our local children.”
At their 3rd Annual Day of Giving back in April, over $18,000 was distributed to local children & youth agencies. Organizations that received money were Arts in the Park, Boys & Girls Club of Danville, CASA, Danville Bears Football Club, Danville Family YMCA, DHS Madrigal Singers, Danville Music Boosters, Dayspring Women’s & Children’s Shelter, Fair Hope Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Food for the Children Program, Girls Scouts of Central Illinois, Hooves of Hope, BHRA Key Club, Peer Court, Prairielands Council – Boy Scouts, Project Success, Salvation Army, Shop with a Cop, The Dwelling Place, The Hope Center, Vermilion County 4-H Federation, Vermilion County Conservation Foundation, Vermilion County Dare, Vermilion County Museum Society, Vermilion County Red White & Blue Program, Vermilion County Youth Orchestra, Women’s Care Clinic, and various highs school scholarships.
The 74th Annual Pancake Day will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 6 am – 8 pm at the David S. Palmer Arena. This year, please note that the arena requires a clear bag policy. Tickets are available for $8 at the door. They accept cash, check, and credit cards.
Should you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Danville Noon Kiwanis at noonkiwanisdanville@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/Danvillenoonkiwanis
