In these times of Economic Disaster,
Our Kites Still Fly….
If I was dictator of the world, I would love to be able to supply all the interested and needy kite enthusiasts with kites.
Realistically, that isn’t possible, but the Foundation does try to do as much as we can to support requests.
One such deserving requester was that of Mrs. Kathryn Loxley, who refers to herself as “The Keeper of the Shire,” and in her own touching words explains what occurred with the Foundation:
September 1, 2008 , Wellston, Ohio
Dear Friends of Kids,
Thank you all for giving our Jackson County, 
Ohio such a great exciting time this summer flying kites. They were all thrilled to personalize their own kite, but so very excited to watch it take off into the air so easily. Thanks seems so trite but that’s about all we have to give, unless you’d accept an over-night at “The Shire.” This is where kids forget the horrible environment they live in daily, and exchange that ugliness for a refreshing summer in the beauty of nature called ‘God’s World.’ Exploring his handiwork.
Most of the children come from single parents who are struggling to keep body and soul alive! All helps for them in summer childcare, had for a fee. We have never charged the children, nor did any help get paid (not me either!) We served mankind to our best and have done so for 40 years.
The influence of our help to mothers has helped them very much. But the children have gained in critical thinking-science reading and math during these 12 weeks at “The Shire.”
Then this year the KITES! What a fine revelation about the air around us! These pictures don’t do it justice, but it’ll have to do!
Take my word for the exuberance and squeals of delight coming from about 40 kids---whom we divided into groups of 10.
Hope this gives you insight to our children and how thankful we are to your kindness.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kathryn Loxley (The Keeper of the Shire)
Submitted by Ali Fujino