The David S. Palmer Arena was the gathering place for the 74th Kiwanis Pancake Day on Thursday in Danville. One of the Kiwanian chefs was Carla Gifford.

AUDIO: I think it’s a wonderful tradition we have here. And it’s amazing to see all the community members come out. And that’s the fun of being here, just standing in front of the community and serving them some great pancakes.

Another Kiwanian working hard to keep things going was Jim Carey.

AUDIO: We know that we donate to about 18 groups in Danville. And we’re happy to do it for them, and it helps them a lot.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BILL PICKETT

** Proceeds from this event support youth programs. On her 3rd^approx The Danville Kiwanis’ annual Day of Giving Back distributed more than $18,000 to local youth development programs.

**Recipients of the money include:

• Art in the park
• Boys and Girls Club of Danville
• CASA
• Danville Family YMCA
• DHS Madrigal Singers
• Danville Music Booster
• Dayspring women’s and children’s home
• Fair Hope Ministries
• Community of Christian Athletes
• Food for the children’s program
• Girl Scouts of Central Illinois
• Prairieland Boy Scout Council
• Project success
• Salvation Army
• Shopping with a police officer
• Vermilion County Museum Society
• The place of residence
• The Hope Center
• Vermilion County 4-H Federation
• Vermilion County Conservation Foundation
• Vermilion County DARE Program
• Danville Bears Football Club
• Vermilion County Red, White and Blue Program
• Vermilion County Youth Orchestra
• Women’s Care Clinic
• Various local and regional high school scholarships