Frank Haskell, BA'52, of Fort Myers, Florida, sends in a compelling story of tremendous good emerging out of personal tragedy. "In 1995, our daughter, Barbara, died of breast cancer after a four-year battle with the disease. I was also battling cancer during this period. During her illness, she saw many children suffering from cancer and wished something could be done. In 1995, my wife Betty and I created Barbara's Friends/Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Cancer Fund. Since its inception, Barbara's Friends has received donations totaling $4.1 million. The money has been used to build and equip the Barbara's Friends Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Center, the Pediatric Pharmacy, the Barbara's Friends Medical Library, and the Pediatric Therapeutic Play Area; all are located at the Children's Hospital within the HealthPark Medical Center. Also established was the Barbara's Friends Permanent Endowment of $1.9 million, to provide future medical care for children stricken with cancer and those battling hematology disorders. I enjoy retired life to the fullest but at the same time have restarted my life by being part of fundraising activities. Our immediate goal now is to build the Barbara's Friends Permanent Endowment fund to $5 million, so there will be ample funds to provide medical care for sick southwest Florida children. Donations may be sent to Barbara's Friends, Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 2218, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, Fort Myers, Florida 33902."

Leon Wilde, E'53, of Andover, Massachusetts, writes, "As well as raising two children, completing a house, and building most of our furniture, I've had time to indulge in other pursuits. One is travel, which has taken [me and my wife] across Europe, where I've sketched and painted. Now that our children are grown, we've found new enjoyment in traveling with them. Since retiring two years ago, I've been writing, which, thanks to modern technology, is much easier than when we were in school. One result has been getting a novel, The Gravimetal Paradox, into print."

Winston Bolton, LA'57, of Halifax, Massachusetts, in May gave a reading from his book of poems, What the Air Might Say, at Quincy's Crane Public Library.

Milan W. Lawson, E'57, of Montpelier, Vermont, and his wife, Corinne, were among the Husky fans who attended the March 5 Northeastern-Red Sox game at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. He remarks, "It was great to get out of Vermont to thaw out from the past winter and to see old friends."

Dan O'Brien, E'59, writes, "Eleanor and I are living in Commack, New York. I retired from Grumman Aerospace in 1994, after thirty-eight years. In my case, my co-op job turned into a great career. I spent the bulk of my career as a director in manufacturing and material operations in the aircraft and electronics divisions. These days, we stay active with traveling and golf, and spending time with our two grandchildren."