Friends of Vail

06/11/2026

06/04/2026

This is one of 6 very special books we have on the bus by Vail Johnson, grade schooler and 9-year-old scribe, and the original author of the "Vail's Tales" and "Fishin' for Trouble" short story books. An undiagnosed heart condition took Vail from our world as she slept, but her stories live on in her posthumously published works reimagined with help of author Ed Payne and illustrator Britt Sekulic.

The Book Bus has some amazing things coming up this year thanks to the Friends of Vail Foundation including the play adaption of these books by our friends over at Beacon Performing Arts ! We couldn't be more excited!

05/22/2026

Maddie Alden received the Friends Of Vail $1,500 scholarship yesterday at the Pilot Point Rose Cutting ceremony. We are so grateful to our donors who have made it possible to have this endowment through the Pilot Point Education Foundation. Congratulations Maddie, we will be praying for your journey to Texas A&M and can’t wait to see you soar!💚

05/04/2026

We are always so proud to support CASA OF Denton County and their mission support kids who are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. These kids are our future! They deserve a chance…a loving advocate and that’s what CASA does for them. 💚

05/01/2026

We were very moved by the sweet gift and card we received via personal delivery yesterday from Hope Media. We support this organization because they share Jesus and love on people who are struggling. They give hope and shine light in a dark world.

04/14/2026

Pilot Point continues to honor Vail in such a sincere way…we are forever grateful 💚

02/17/2026

We are so humbled to receive the Arabian Horse Times Philanthropist of the Year award. We could not do what we do without the love and support of the Arabian horse community and our generous donors. Thank you for loving us well and supporting our mission.💚

02/16/2026

Congratulations to Lillie Sumsion, one of our scholarship recipients out here in sunny Scottsdale. We can’t wait to see where your education will take you and all of the great things you will do! 💚

02/15/2026

Congratulations to Amelia Russo, one of our scholarship recipients here at the Scottsdale show! 💚

02/15/2026

These lead line kids are so precious and we love getting to share Vail with them. Her legacy lives on through her life and her stories, and we are so thankful the show allows us to share.💚