ABOUT THE I-I DISTRICT KIWANIS NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (KNRF) The Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation (formally known as Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation) was organized in 1952. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial grants to top-level researchers specializing in diseases of the central nervous system. Grant recipients are located in the I-I District. They make application to the Foundation for financial support of a project, the application is reviewed by Medical Director Dr. Rodger Elble and the Foundation Ffficers. Typical grants are then pledged for $20,000 a year over a 3-5 year period. Each researcher provides annual written reports on the progress of their research to the Medical Director. Grants are given to the researcher, not the institution, with direction that the funds are not to be applied to the administrative costs of the institution, but specifically to the cost of the project. The annual grant budget for the Foundation is about $250,000 annually. The foundation has its own Board, made up of KNRF Officers, the I-I District Officers, 3 Past Governor’s and 3 Past Lieutenant Governors. The I-I District Circle K and Key Club Governors are also honorary members of the Foundation Board.
What is Neuroscience? Neuroscience Research has included studying diseases such as brain tumors, spina bifida, Alzheimer, genetic causes of mental retardation such as fragile x syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, stroke rehabilitation, neonatal care and developmental disabilities of prematurely born infants. Other research has been purely scientific in the development of medical equipment and techniques used to study the nervous system.
The Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation is a charitable organization as defined under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code, so contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible.
History of the Foundation: 1952-2002 (download now)
OUR mission Find cures and improve the overall health and welfare of individuals afflicted with diseases of the nervous system. Diseases Include: • Fragile X mental retardation • Spastic paralysis in children • Spina bifida • Autism • Tremor disorders • Hearing loss • Alzheimer’s disease
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October 1, 20269:30 am - 11:00 am Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
On September 21st the GE Kiwanis Club had the pleasure of having Jesse Oxford, author of Here For Good. The presentation and following discussion posed the question, "what is your organization going to look like in the future". Not in the 'future' we all use for forecasting but the FUTURE like 100 years forward. Why 100 years? Because this is the number that actuaries and statisticians universally use for three generations. How would you plan for inevitable changes so your organization will still be there in 2126. Think about it. ... See MoreSee Less
This post is my last specifically highlighting "who or what is Kiwanis". We hope that we have raised enough interest that you want to look further. If so, please feel free to look up k04152.site.kiwanis.org/
The two photos highlight the latest Free Little Library installation. In one picture you can see the number "228505" in the upper left tag. This is the total number of Free Little Libraries active in the US. HELPING TO KEEP READING STRONG! This installation is a joint effort of Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn IL, GE Park District and Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Also, we are about to begin taking orders for Holiday nuts and Candies. These goodies are always too tasty to pass up! ... See MoreSee Less
This is the second post entitled 'who are Kiwanis' Besides helping local kids we also try to find speakers who can add color or fill in the blanks regarding our local community. We have entertained speakers covering such topics as. ) Contact information for local public health issues. ) History of indigenous tribes and explorers and their trade routes traversing DuPage County. ) Conservation efforts on DuPage County's 26,000 acres of open land.
We welcome new guest speakers for our meetings which are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are interested, contact Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn Il. ... See MoreSee Less
Over the next few posts I will attempt to answer a question that I am often asked. "just what is Kiwanis?" I will largely answer this pictorially due to the breadth of our efforts. This first set is called 'Volunteerism' and is framed around our efforts to work in concert with Glen House Food Pantry and bringing a bit of joy to those who may not see sufficient food for the week. Sometimes we may need to postpone our own meals to make 104 kids a bit happier.😀 ... See MoreSee Less
KNRF-Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation
ABOUT THE I-I DISTRICT KIWANIS NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (KNRF)
The Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation (formally known as Spastic Paralysis Research Foundation) was organized in 1952. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial grants to top-level researchers specializing in diseases of the central nervous system. Grant recipients are located in the I-I District. They make application to the Foundation for financial support of a project, the application is reviewed by Medical Director Dr. Rodger Elble and the Foundation Ffficers. Typical grants are then pledged for $20,000 a year over a 3-5 year period. Each researcher provides annual written reports on the progress of their research to the Medical Director. Grants are given to the researcher, not the institution, with direction that the funds are not to be applied to the administrative costs of the institution, but specifically to the cost of the project. The annual grant budget for the Foundation is about $250,000 annually. The foundation has its own Board, made up of KNRF Officers, the I-I District Officers, 3 Past Governor’s and 3 Past Lieutenant Governors. The I-I District Circle K and Key Club Governors are also honorary members of the Foundation Board.
What is Neuroscience?
Neuroscience Research has included studying diseases such as brain tumors, spina bifida, Alzheimer, genetic causes of mental retardation such as fragile x syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, stroke rehabilitation, neonatal care and developmental disabilities of prematurely born infants. Other research has been purely scientific in the development of medical equipment and techniques used to study the nervous system.
The Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation is a charitable organization as defined under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS Code, so contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible.
History of the Foundation: 1952-2002 (download now)
OUR mission
Find cures and improve the overall health and welfare of individuals afflicted with diseases
of the nervous system.
Diseases Include:
• Fragile X mental retardation
• Spastic paralysis in children
• Spina bifida
• Autism
• Tremor disorders
• Hearing loss
• Alzheimer’s disease
Calendar
October 2026
Snack Packs
October 1, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Snack Packs
October 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Snack Packs
October 8, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Snack Packs
October 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Kiwanis BOD Meeting
October 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Village Links of Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, USA
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Snack Packs
October 15, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Snack Packs
October 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Membership Meeting
October 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Reserve 22, 485 Winchell Way, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, USA
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Snack Packs
October 22, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Snack Packs
October 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club assembling snack packs for food insecure children
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
Snack Packs
October 29, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Snack Pack Center of Glen House Food Pantry, 800 N Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Volunteer with our club to assemble snack packs for food insecure children.
For more information contact Glenn Scott [email protected] 312-318-7983 or
Penny Linneweh [email protected] 630-508-1019
See more details
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On September 21st the GE Kiwanis Club had the pleasure of having Jesse Oxford, author of Here For Good. The presentation and following discussion posed the question, "what is your organization going to look like in the future". Not in the 'future' we all use for forecasting but the FUTURE like 100 years forward. Why 100 years? Because this is the number that actuaries and statisticians universally use for three generations. How would you plan for inevitable changes so your organization will still be there in 2126.
Think about it. ... See MoreSee Less
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This post is my last specifically highlighting "who or what is Kiwanis". We hope that we have raised enough interest that you want to look further. If so, please feel free to look up k04152.site.kiwanis.org/
The two photos highlight the latest Free Little Library installation. In one picture you can see the number "228505" in the upper left tag. This is the total number of Free Little Libraries active in the US. HELPING TO KEEP READING STRONG! This installation is a joint effort of Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn IL, GE Park District and Glen Ellyn Public Library.
Also, we are about to begin taking orders for Holiday nuts and Candies. These goodies are always too tasty to pass up! ... See MoreSee Less
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This is the second post entitled 'who are Kiwanis' Besides helping local kids we also try to find speakers who can add color or fill in the blanks regarding our local community. We have entertained speakers covering such topics as.
) Contact information for local public health issues.
) History of indigenous tribes and explorers and their trade routes traversing DuPage County.
) Conservation efforts on DuPage County's 26,000 acres of open land.
We welcome new guest speakers for our meetings which are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are interested, contact Kiwanis Club of Glen Ellyn Il. ... See MoreSee Less
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Over the next few posts I will attempt to answer a question that I am often asked. "just what is Kiwanis?" I will largely answer this pictorially due to the breadth of our efforts. This first set is called 'Volunteerism' and is framed around our efforts to work in concert with Glen House Food Pantry and bringing a bit of joy to those who may not see sufficient food for the week. Sometimes we may need to postpone our own meals to make 104 kids a bit happier.😀 ... See MoreSee Less
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