The retired commanding officer of US Navy warships the USS Ford and the USS Peleliu, Captain David Schnell currently serves as vice president of operations for Xerox's Electronic Tolling Collection division. Based out of San Diego, California, Captain David Schnell also counsels children through Royal Family KIDS, Inc.

1. By Captain David Schnell

2. The retired commanding officer of US
Navy warships the USS Ford and the USS
Peleliu, Captain David Schnell currently
serves as vice president of operations for
Xerox's Electronic Tolling Collection
division. Based out of San Diego,
California, Captain David Schnell also
counsels children through Royal Family
KIDS, Inc.

3.  Founded by Wayne and Diane Tesch, Royal
Family KIDS runs camps and mentoring
programs for children who have been abused
and neglected. Every year, the United States
reports more than three-and-a-half million
cases of youths being abused, abandoned, or
neglected. The Tesches created this
organization to provide them with hope and
opportunities. Since setting up its first camp in
Costa Mesa, California, in 1985, Royal Family
KIDS has introduced 160 camps, including
several overseas.

4.  Royal Family Kids established its first branch in
San Diego County, California, in 1995. Known as
Camp #35, this location operates through City
View Church in San Diego. Under director Andrea
Barboza, Camp #35 offers a safe environment to
foster children throughout the region. Additionally,
it welcomes volunteers from the community.
To learn how to apply to be a counselor, donate
clothes and toys, and contribute money, please
visit SanDiego.RoyalFamilyKids.org.