Supporting Riley Hospital for Children since 1919.

History

1919 – Hoosier Kiwanian began fundraising for Riley Hospital for Children

1924 – Riley Hospital for Children opened its doors. 1,200 children were treated in the first year.

1926 – Present: The Indiana District of Kiwanis is supporting Riley and meeting the ever-changing needs of children. Hoosier Kiwanian raised over $8.5M as of Sept. 30th, 2021.

Past Projects

Starting YearProject
1919Riley Hospital for Children Fundraising begins
1924Riley Hospital doors open
1926Pledged $50,000 for 50 bed Kiwanis K-Wing
1930K-Wing dedicated on January 7, 1930
1950Outpatient Clinics
1956Staff Facilities
1957Equip & expand Outpatient & Diagnostic Clinic (paid in full in April 1960)
1970Finance & equip the Rehabilitation Medical Facility
1975Carried on with Perinatal Research
1976Gifts for Dr. Baehner
1978Assistance in early detection of SIDS
1980Hearing Loss
1981Prevention of Blindness in Newborns
1982Dr. Schreiner’s Equipment
1983Purchase new Chassis & Cab for Riley Hospital Newborn Transporter
1983Newborn P02 Monitor
19865 year pledge to the Trauma Life Center; Funds raised through the Torch Run during Pan Am Games
1987Trauma Center TOTALED
Purchased a new Trauma Ambulance
Safe Transportation Project
Purchased new Pediatric Shock Room Equipment
19905 year pledge to remodel part of Riley to make room for state of the art emergency room
1993Injury Prevention & Control
1996Purchase of Mobile Intensive Care Transport Unit
Microphobe-Integrated Laser & Endoscope System and a Cardio Echo Doppler
1998Began a 3 year pledge to raise $500,000 for a helipad to be placed atop the Riley Outpatient Center
Riley Wagons
1999Completed three year helipad pledge in two years
2000Purchased a Mobile Intensive Care Transport Unit
20001st of 2 year $500,000 commitment for a Surgical Unit
20022nd of 2 year $500,000 commitment for a Surgical Unit
2003Purchased a new Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
20041st of 4 year commitment to build a Family Patient Room for the Simon Family Tower
20052nd of 4 year commitment to build a Family Patient Room for the Simon Family Tower
20063rd of 4 year commitment to build a Family Patient Room for the Simon Family Tower
20074th of 4 year commitment to build a Family Patient Room for the Simon Family Tower
2008Purchase of a Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
20091st year of 4 year commitment to Pediatric Diabetes Research, “Path to a Cure”
20102nd year of 4 year commitment to Pediatric Diabetes Research, “Path to a Cure”
20113rd year of 4 year commitment to Pediatric Diabetes Research, “Path to a Cure”
20124th year of 4 year commitment to Pediatric Diabetes Research, “Path to a Cure”
20131st of two-year, $450,000 commitment to Child Life
20142nd of two-year, $450,000 commitment to Child Life
20151st of 4-year 3 Wishes Campaign: Early Action for Autism ($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20162nd of 4-year 3 Wishes Campaign: Early Action for Autism ($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20173rd of 4-year 3 Wishes Campaign: Early Action for Autism ($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20184th of 4-year 3 Wishes Campaign: Early Action for Autism ($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20191st of 4-year MFM Specialist Endowment Campaign: Delivering Hope and Health
($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20202nd of 4-year MFM Specialist Endowment Campaign: Delivering Hope and Health
($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20213rd of 4-year MFM Specialist Endowment Campaign: Delivering Hope and Health
($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20224th of 4-year MFM Specialist Endowment Campaign: Delivering Hope and Health
($1M commitment over 4yrs)
20231st of 4-year Reach Out Indiana Campaign ($1M commitment over 4yrs) (Current)