Over the course of several months, Citrus Heights Kiwanis distributed hand-sewn dolls to a nearby hospital and local police department. This projected was under the umbrella of the Pediatric Trauma Program.
According to the PTP Website, “Pediatric Trauma remains the leading cause of death and injury among children ages 14 and under in the United States. The mission of our Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) is to develop local projects which will reduce the number of children in our three-state District who are killed or injured by trauma, ensuring all children live happy, healthy and safe lives.”
Inspired by a similar project in Elk Grove, our mission was to provide dolls to young children in hospitals to serve as companions, “boredom busters,” and doctors’ aids for explaining to them how they would be operated on during surgery.
Members of our club, alongside members of a church in Citrus Heights, personally sewed, stuffed, and slip-stitched 75 dolls for children in need. 50 went to the Roseville hospital; 25 went to the Citrus Heights Police Department. Ryan, a former member before he went on to become the police chief in another city, had the idea to distribute these dolls to children who were victims of crimes. Lieutenant Mike Wells, current Citrus Heights police officer, made that dream a reality.
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We meet every 3rd Wednesday at 6pm located at the Round Table Clubhouse at Sunrise & Antelope. We recommend coming 30-minutes early to order food.
On October 16, the Kiwanis Clubs of Citrus Heights and Orangevale-Fair Oaks held a joint officer installation at the home of Tom Steadman. Emcee for the evening was Ray Robinson, Municipal Contract Supervisor at Republic Services, one of our four corporate sponsors. Introducing the presenters of awards and recognition was our new Division 44 Lt Governor Ashley Stroke. Tom presented to Bill Hooper the George F. Hixon Diamond Level Three award. Bill has been a member of Citrus Heights Kiwanis for 49 of the club’s 54 years. He has been President four times, President of the Board of Kiwanis Family House, and has held Board and officer positions at all levels of Kiwanis. Jim Putnam then presented to Tom the Tablet of Honor. In addition to being a charter member of the OVFO club, Tom was a member of Key Club and has been a member of the Citrus Heights Club since 2017, most recently serving as Co-President. In Citrus Heights, the Co-Presidents for 2026-27 will be Megan Smith-Fajardo and Katie Escajeda. Does that name sound familiar. . .? In Orangevale-Fair Oaks, the President of the club will be Alexandra Richards, succeeding David Houghton. Alex’s husband Brian will be Vice-President of that club. Bradley Miller is also an officer in both clubs. ... See MoreSee Less
The Doll Project
Over the course of several months, Citrus Heights Kiwanis distributed hand-sewn dolls to a nearby hospital and local police department. This projected was under the umbrella of the Pediatric Trauma Program.
According to the PTP Website, “Pediatric Trauma remains the leading cause of death and injury among children ages 14 and under in the United States. The mission of our Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) is to develop local projects which will reduce the number of children in our three-state District who are killed or injured by trauma, ensuring all children live happy, healthy and safe lives.”
Inspired by a similar project in Elk Grove, our mission was to provide dolls to young children in hospitals to serve as companions, “boredom busters,” and doctors’ aids for explaining to them how they would be operated on during surgery.
Members of our club, alongside members of a church in Citrus Heights, personally sewed, stuffed, and slip-stitched 75 dolls for children in need. 50 went to the Roseville hospital; 25 went to the Citrus Heights Police Department. Ryan, a former member before he went on to become the police chief in another city, had the idea to distribute these dolls to children who were victims of crimes. Lieutenant Mike Wells, current Citrus Heights police officer, made that dream a reality.
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We meet every 3rd Wednesday at 6pm located at the Round Table Clubhouse at Sunrise & Antelope. We recommend coming 30-minutes early to order food.
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On October 16, the Kiwanis Clubs of Citrus Heights and Orangevale-Fair Oaks held a joint officer installation at the home of Tom Steadman.
Emcee for the evening was Ray Robinson, Municipal Contract Supervisor at Republic Services, one of our four corporate sponsors. Introducing the presenters of awards and recognition was our new Division 44 Lt Governor Ashley Stroke.
Tom presented to Bill Hooper the George F. Hixon Diamond Level Three award. Bill has been a member of Citrus Heights Kiwanis for 49 of the club’s 54 years. He has been President four times, President of the Board of Kiwanis Family House, and has held Board and officer positions at all levels of Kiwanis.
Jim Putnam then presented to Tom the Tablet of Honor. In addition to being a charter member of the OVFO club, Tom was a member of Key Club and has been a member of the Citrus Heights Club since 2017, most recently serving as Co-President.
In Citrus Heights, the Co-Presidents for 2026-27 will be Megan Smith-Fajardo and Katie Escajeda. Does that name sound familiar. . .?
In Orangevale-Fair Oaks, the President of the club will be Alexandra Richards, succeeding David Houghton. Alex’s husband Brian will be Vice-President of that club. Bradley Miller is also an officer in both clubs. ... See MoreSee Less
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