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CHRISTMAS GIVING

December 14th, 2011

Hopi Special Needs - Thank you for making it possible for us to give $700 towards the recent Hopi Special Needs event! Our gift went to purchase toys for about 200 special needs kids & their families. Giving to those who may not be able to give back is the highest form of giving. A letter from the Hopi Office of Special Needs: “On December 6 we held our 2nd Early Intervention Christmas Dinner, consisting of roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, fried bread, salad, juice and many assorted desserts, at the Hopi Veteran’s Center in Kykotsmovi, AZ... Christmas stockings were given to each and everyone present. Grand Finale - The Christmas toys - All the children received a toy. We also handed items to young teens and young adults up to 20 years old. One child said, ‘I got just what I wanted!’ I asked what did you want. He said, ‘I wanted a play dough set.’ He received an 18 pack of multicolored play dough! The event will be forever cherished within our hearts, THANKS to wonderful people like yourself, Jack and your friends.” S.A. Adopt an Elder - We'll be sending more gift certificates from the Kykotsmovi store to other families. Again, thank you for your special giving to our "Adopt an Elder" program. With your help, we look forward to a blessed 2012. Thank you! Kwakw’ha

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ADOPT AN ELDER

November 15th, 2011

THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our “Adopt an Elder” program through hopi.org. We were able to visit many of our friends the week of November 7-11 and deliver over $1,400 worth of food certificates, blankets and other items. The certificates are purchased from the Kykotsmovi Store (see photos on Adopt an Elder page). It would not have been possible to bless so many families without your partnership. We count it a privilege to be able to share our love with the Native peoples of America. We also assisted the Hopi Mobile Library and the department of Special Needs.

Jane and I also want to thank Jon Caprio, Steve & Debbie Luce and Paul Potter for giving their time from their jobs to be with us.

Other ways you can assist: We are assisting the Hopi Department of Early Intervention (Special Needs) and the Hopi Mobile Library (Hopi Department of Education). Please go to our "Adopt an Elder" page and click on the Paypal link for your generous contribution of any amount. RestoringTouch is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt California Corporation dedicated to partnering with America's oldest cultures through practical acts of God’s love.

Jack Lankhorst

Photos first row: These are only a small representation of the many families who were blessed with Thanksgiving food certificates. From left to right: Harlan (former Chief of Walpi on 1st Mesa), Anna (2nd Mesa), Elaine (Old Oraibi, 3rd Mesa), Thelma (Zuni Pueblo).

Photos second row: The Hopi Mobile Library with Dinah.

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IN NOVEMBER

October 13th, 2011

We'll be on Hopi November 7-11 to visit many of our elderly friends in the traditional villages on all three Mesas. We will also set up something with the Kykotsmovi store to provide needy elders with a turkey for Thanksgiving Day. All this is made possible through your generous gifts to our "Adopt an Elder" program. Thank you! Please check back after our visit for an update. Jack RestoringTouch

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT

July 16th, 2011

FAMILY FUN NIGHT on the Hopi Reservation, Wednesday July 6, 2011 at the Hopi Veteran's Memorial Center was a great success. Over 1,500 attended and everyone had such fun! As well, over $1,300 was raised through the generosity of Tommy & July Canyon and the Kykotsmovi Store for the Hopi Cancer Patient Travel Fund! (Awesome!!!)

A special thanks to everyone on the team, and to everyone who partnered with us in blessing the Hopi people with a day of family fun! We'll do it again :-)

Also, many elders were blessed with your donations received through our "Adopt an Elder" page. Thank you!

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