Press Releases

Overall recap from the Navigator, Dave Maupin
Redlands, CA Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - The Spirit of Charles Kean continues. The strategic objectives in going to Kenya have been met. Important contacts were made with three Rotary Clubs that will result in partnerships with Inland Empire Rotarians, ensuring long-term commitments and access to Rotary International resources for the orphans of The Shepherd's Homes.

Kenyan Rotary Meetings Continue, Relationships Develop
Redlands, CA Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - Westlands Rotary Club of Nairobi was Dave Maupin’s first stop this morning. Introduced as the key speaker of the discussion, Maupin told of Southern California’s Rotary members, and their efforts in the fight against AIDS in Kenya.

Maupin Encounters Kenyan Wildlife, Meets Important Community Members
Redlands, CA Friday, July 15–18, 2005 - Today Dave Maupin attended a ceremony at the Shepherd’s Home Children’s Sanctuary in Nairobi, Kenya. The affair was in honor of the Quarters for Kenya’s fundraising efforts and commitment to the fight against AIDS.

AIDS Relief Effort Arrives in Africa, Finally Meets Orphans
Redlands, CA Thursday, July 14, 2005 - Sometime navigator of the Spirit of Charles Kean flight and advocate for AIDS orphans David Maupin has arrived safely in Nairobi, Kenya. Maupin checked into his hotel last night and has spent today visiting.

TSOCK Goes First Class
Bangor, Maine, July 12, 2005 - Yesterday, ace pilot Ron Maines flew the little Cessna that had been our home for 15 memorable hours back across America to its generous owner, Lynch Butler, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Flight Forced Down – AIDS Effort Continues
Sunday, July 10, 2005 - An engine oil leak forced an immediate return to Bangor, Maine airport today, altering the plans of the “Spirit of Charles Kean” flight. David Maupin, navigator, will press on to Nairobi, bringing hope to orphans of AIDS.

Redlands is Lift Off for African Aids Awareness - Next stop Bangor, Maine
Redlands, CA, Saturday, July 09, 2005 - The “Flight of the Spirit of Charles Kean” departed from Redlands Airport, Saturday July 9th, at 10 a.m. on their eastbound journey that will take them around the world.

AIDS: The Silent Tsunami of the World's Innocents - January 15, 2005 - Redlands, CA

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