News - StatesmanJournal.com-Three charitable children make a big difference to groups of all ages

News - StatesmanJournal.com: "Three charitable children make a big difference to groups of all ages

KATHLEEN ELLYN
Statesman Journal

December 16, 2005

I mostly write about the activities of charitable organizations -- and hundreds of individuals in the community help those organizations make a difference.

But today, I want to tell you about some great children and a woman in the area who do their own thing and benefit hundreds during the holidays.

These folks don't know that their moms, granddads or friends told me about their work.

Zachary Dryer-Fruits, 11, of Salem and his grandfather, Ronald Fruits, wrote to tell me how 'Zachy' has been collecting money from family and friends and buying toys.

Zachary banked that money until he could purchase 25 gifts to give to the less fortunate."