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Spirit AeroSystems employees grant $65,000 to Heartspring

Spirit The Good Neighbor Fund, an employee-run giving program at Spirit AeroSystems, awarded Heartspring a $65,000 grant in support of Heartspring Pediatric Services’ Financial Assistance Fund.

Heartspring has been helping children with special needs since 1934. Each year hundreds of children from Wichita and surrounding communities come to Heartspring Pediatric Services for physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as psychology and hearing services.

In 2007, Heartspring offered over $247,000 in financial assistance. “Heartspring Pediatric Services staff and families are grateful for the generous donation made by Spirit AeroSystems employees,” said Kimberly Becker, director of pediatric services. “This substantial gift will assist Kansas children to receive the necessary therapies to make progress in their everyday life.”

Brian Black, Spirit’s community relations manager, is pleased to see Spirit employees share funds with Heartspring. “Heartspring provides a wonderful service for children with developmental disabilities and delays, and is a much-needed and important part of our community,” he said.

Spirit’s Good Neighbor Fund distributed approximately $2.3 million to agencies in 2007. “Our engagement with the community is driven by our commitment to bring value to our customers, our investors, our employees and their families,” said Black. “We are privileged to do business in our communities and fully realize that this opportunity comes with a responsibility to give back.”

Pictured L-R: Kim Becker, Leigh Horsley, Heartspring, Joseph Onijala, John Irving, Brian Black, Spirit AeroSystems, Preslie, Heartspring client, Kenneth Evans, Spirit, Miah Schneider, Heartspring