US Army Staff Sergeant Kaylan Jennings started our year off with a wonderful message of thanks to Spirit of America and our donors for supporting her Playground Project during her recent tour in Iraq. Though the timing wasn't right for us to send the actual playground equipment, we were able to send her hundreds of toys, school kits, hygiene kits at her request for distribution to families who visited detainees at a Southern Iraq prison.

SSG Jennings created a You Tube tribute and wrote, "This video is a thank you to everyone, especially Spirit of America, who allowed me to help these children in need. Thank you again."

Please take a minute to view the video here. We are grateful for the getting to know SSG Jennings and supporting her efforts and especially grateful to our wonderful donors who made our support possible.