Dear Frank and Ellen:

I was truly honored and delighted that your foundation was so generous as to regard Robbins Park as worthy of another donation this year. The money you gave to our Education Center will be used for special programming and for projects that we would not otherwise be able to afford.

When I spoke to both of you about placing a memorial bench in Robbins Park to honor the life and work of your daughter, Kate, I was pleased that you both thought it was a good idea. Our park is near your home and in many was exemplifies the environmental endeavors of Kate. It would be wonderful to think that Robbins Park played a small part in creating her passion for helping others to enjoy the out of doors. Your many family trips and your love of animals and all things natural were the most profound influences in Kate's early life. The bench will provide a respite from our busy lives and will allow many people to observe the quiet beauty of nature in a peaceful setting.

Kate's true mission was to provide as many young people the opportunity to enjoy nature through excursions, ski trips, camping an hiking. Your generous donation will also be used to provide camping opportunities to students who would not otherwise be able to participate in camps. I will be working with our sixth grade teachers to develop a program for the students in our area who do not have the means to go to camp. We are hoping to bring them to Robbins Park for a special sleepover camp next year. Your donation will enable us to complete both of our projects.

On behalf of the students and community of Upper Dublin School District, I again want to express my gratitude toward the Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation for your gift.

Very Sincerely,

Sare E. Smith, director