Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, care, and creativity.
One act of kindness can spark hope, change a day, and even transform a life. 💛This video shares a heartfelt moment as handmade dolls are donated to Croydon University Hospital, bringing comfort and joy to children in their care. Every stitch represents love, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference.
The Kiwanis Club of Croydon is thrilled with our recent collaboration with the Croydon University Hospital.
Our Dolls in Hospitals project was a heartwarming success, and we hope to continue providing support for the fantastic people who make up our Health Services.
These Kiwanis dolls are far more than simple toys; they serve as a vital bridge between young patients and their medical teams. The dolls provide a comforting blank canvas that allows doctors and nurses to demonstrate upcoming procedures—showing exactly where a bandage or injection will go—which helps demystify treatment and significantly reduces a child’s anxiety.
By allowing the children to color and personalize their dolls, this initiative transforms a clinical medical experience into one of ownership and creativity, offering a much-needed friend to hold during their time of recovery.
At this year’s festival, we included a lucky dip. There were lots of great prizes and the participation from the visitors was tremendous. This young lady had the very first winning pick.
A Huge Thanks goes out to our friends at Croydon Women’s Football Club. We are so proud to be a sponsor of the club and are humbled by their willingness to support the Kiwanis in our efforts to deliver community projects.
Here we have Pete, Emma, and Sarah…
The Kiwanis Club of Croydon recently had the pleasure of volunteering at the Peppermint Children’s Centre, dedicating a day to tidying up the garden and play area. It was incredibly rewarding to work together, clearing weeds, planting new flowers, and generally sprucing up the outdoor space. We hope our efforts have created a more vibrant and welcoming environment for the children to play and learn in.
Here we have a few “Before” and “After” shots of the garden and play area.
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