Kiki McDaniel (left) accepted a $600 contribution from Dale Williams, president of the Carrollton Kiwanis Club, to benefit the “Chase the Victory Foundation” in memory of her late son, Chase McDaniel. Kiwanis Club President Dale Williams made the presentation at Friday’s club meeting.
- live it everyday,” Kiki McDaniel said, “but the results of his memory and his foundation live on in the lives of those who benefit from
it, and it helps keep our family going.”
She cited the importance of the retreats for families who have lost a child to cancer.
When Chase was undergoing treatments and spending two months in the hospital fighting cancer, there were many visits from an array of people, especially from Carrollton.
As an example of the community’s giving spirit, McDaniel cited the recent nonprofit “Sneaker Ball” held last week at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta which raised approximately $150,000 for the foundation that funds the purchase of sneakers and the cost of the family retreats.
The event featured live music, dinner and a silent auction of sports memorabilia and featured guests including Freddie the Falcon and Atlanta Falcons’ cheerleaders.
Following the completion of her remarks, McDaniel was presented a contribution of $600 from Kiwanis President Dale Williams to help continue Chase’s legacy.
Ryan Phillips - Paul McDaniel brought prospective member Ryan Phillips, the Cost Share Coordinator with the Georgia Forestry Commission. Ryan and his wife have two daughters, ages four and two, and they just moved to Carrollton. Ryan is a UGA graduate and his wife is originally from Roopville, Georgia.
Sarah Powell - Sarah Powell, the UWG Director of Government Relations and External Relations, accompanied Dr. Kelley to the meeting. Sarah and her husband Jason met when both were students at UWG.
Joanna Reitz - Joanna is the new women's basketball coach at UWG. She moved to Carrollton from Denver Colorado, and most recently coached at the University of Utah. Coach Reitz visited to invite Kiwanians to attend and support the women's basketball team (and other teams) at UWG.
Joey King, Carrollton High School Head Football Coach , spoke to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club in UWG's Hubbard Dining Room on Friday, July 29, 2022..gif)
Ian Lyle - Mr. Lyle has been Principal at Carrollton High School - going on two years. He and wife Brandi have two children: Charlie and Reid. A lifelong Carrollton resident, Mr. Lyle is a graduate of Carrollton High School and UWG.
Tucker Cole is the sports editor for the Time-Georgian. He is a graduate from Haralson County High School and currently a junior Mass Communications major at UWG. The Kiwanis Club appreciates the coverage from the reporters Dan Minish and Tucker Cole.
Greetings, and welcome to our Carrollton Kiwanis Club! We have been serving the Carrollton and West Georgia region through service to children of the community since 1947. We were chartered with sponsorship from the Newnan Kiwanis Club, and have donated thousands of dollars and volunteer hours to our community over the decades. We host sponsored projects in an effort to return our proceeds back to efforts that help children live, develop, and grow in a safe and nurturing community. Please join us at one of our weekly Friday Zoom or lunch meetings to hear about new and noteworthy things affecting our community, and how you can join us in helping the youth of our community.
Serving the Children of the World
Carrollton, GA 30118
United States of America