The Spastics Paralysis Research Foundation was organized in 1952. Its purpose is to provide financial grants to top level medical and scientific researchers specializing in spastic paralysis and other diseases of the central nervous system. Grant recipients are located in proximity to the Kiwanis Illinois-Eastern Iowa District whose members fund the foundation.

The I-I District in 1992-93 created the Luis V. Amador Medallion Award. This award allows a Divisional Council to extend special recognition to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service within his or her community.

Jim Brand *

Gene Piraino

Marty Jepson

Al Kressner *

Dave Pugsley

Mary Lubko

Dan Fapp

* - Deceased

Hixson Fellows

The Kiwanis International Foundation Board of Trustees created the George F. Hixson Fellowship in 1983 to honor the first Kiwanis International President.  Funds received for a Hixson Fellowship are designated to the Kiwanis Children's Fund.  Individuals establish membership through a $1,000 contribution to the Kiwanis International Foundation.  Diamond-level status is attained by Hixson Fellows who make additional $1,000 contributions.

John Votaw (D)

Bill Hackett **

Jim Smith

Bill Andrle * 

Bill Klein (D)

** Claude de StPaer
B.A. Fred
 Bill Gosling

Dan Hurd (D)

Al Kressner *

Nick Riggio

Fred Tyrrell

** Jean Watt

Bill Wetteroth

(D) – Diamond Status

* - Deceased

** - Former Member with Honorary Status