About the KPTC Foundation

The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Foundation, Inc., is one of three KPTC programs operating in the New York District of Kiwanis. The foundation supports pediatric trauma efforts at the Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Stony Brook Children's in Stony Brook, as well as programs throughout the Long Island, New York City and lower Hudson Valley to protect the safety of children and to improve the ability of local emergency medical services response teams.

The foundation's mission is to work with and support Level 1 pediatric trauma center hospitals in the Long Island, New York area, specifically Cohen Children's Hospital and Stony Brook Children's Hospital. This is the highest-level trauma designation by the New York State Department of Health, after meeting the rigorous standards of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

The foundation raises funds throughout the year which allows it to respond to requests from the two children's hospitals, as well as for community education, child safety education, and other efforts designed to both prevent injuries in children and to assist the hospitals which treat the children when problems occur.

The foundation operates with the support of the New York District of Kiwanis International, and draws support from about 100 Kiwanis clubs in its service area.

If your Kiwanis club would like to have a presentation on the KPTC program, contact KPTC Foundation members for a program which will include an 11-minute video on the program. To make arrangements, contact Foundation President Joe Corace, 917-282-9498.