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The Eliminate Project Fundraising campaign A Second Opportunity to Change History Iodine Deficiency Disorders IDD • In 1994, Kiwanis began a partnership with UNICEF and leveraged and raised nearly US$100 million • These funds are now at work in more than 103 nations • 80 million children in the developing world will be born free of IDD this year • Hailed as one of the greatest public health triumphs of the 20th century Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) • Kills nearly 60,000 newborn children and a significant number of mothers every year • Kills one baby every nine minutes • Targets the poorest, most underserved women and children on Earth Leading Causes of MNT Deaths • Lack of or limited access to immunization and prenatal care services • Limited or absent clean delivery services • Improper postpartum cord care The fatality rate can be as high as 100 percent in underserved areas Why Kiwanis? • MNT is a heart-wrenching, preventable tragedy • There is a proven action plan and the results are measurable • MNT has already been eliminated in 20 countries • More attention is needed to achieve the goal of MNT; Kiwanis has joined a select group of leading organizations and global health organizations on this issue. • Kiwanis will help provide the last needed push to eliminate MNT from the 38 countries where it remains a threat. Serving the Children of the World Babies and Mothers are Dying but There is a Solution • Prevented by a series of three vaccinations costing US$1.80 • Once vaccinated, mothers will have immunity through child bearing years • Immunity is passed on to babies The Eliminate Project Fundraising campaign Our Greatest Endeavor • Raise a minimum of US$110 million by 2015 • Save or protect more than 61 million mothers and newborns How Will We Do It? • • • • Engage every member of the Kiwanis family at every level Recruit and train more than 9,000 leaders Focus on human impact Inaugurate the campaign at the 96th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in Geneva • Celebrate success in conjunction with Kiwanis International's 100th anniversary How You Can Help Now! • Spread the word about MNT and its devastating and preventable affects • Visit www.TheEliminateProject.org to access key messages, brochures and videos • Include fundraising for The Eliminate Project in your plans for 2011 to 2015 • Consider making an initial “Year of Leadership” club gift: – US$2,000 to The Eliminate Project – Send before the Kiwanis International convention in Geneva • Consider becoming a Model Club • Make a personal gift Service Sends a Worldwide Message • These women matter • They deserve to give birth to healthy babies • Every child deserves a chance to reach their full potential Together, we will eliminate MNT