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"PenPalsmanship" program
The last time this event took place, Mal Whitfield, Stan Cottrell and the Georgia Dept. of Education generated over 30,000 letters in 3 weeks from school children in Georgia. This was the official opening ceremonies at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. read more

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	May 10th, 2007 "I appreciate your commitment to excellence and encourage you to continue to work hard and serve others. Your efforts reflect the spirit of America and help inspire new generations to make our Nation stronger and better." President, George W. Bush, Jr. China Run Movie - Have you seen the featured length movie when Stan ran across China in 1984? (Watch Trailer) or (Full Video) and view the world of China 23 years ago. We will be doing another movie that will contrast China then and the China of today. Particpates in the PenPalsmanship program may be featured in part of the film when FSA members personally hand out and read some of the letters given to children in China. read more
	LETTERS OF SUPPORT 5-28-07-Jimmy Carter 1-31-07-The President's Council 11-14-06-White House Fellows 10-20-06-United State Senate 5-10-1990-GA Dept. of Education 5-30-1985-George Bush, Sr.

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FSA is a 501 (c) 3 charitable, non-profit organization founded on the goal of utilizing physical fitness and sports activities throughout the world as a base for establishing lasting friendships. We are recognizing and awarding exceptional students and furthering their educational opportunities by contributing to academic and scholarship programs.

Pre-Olympic Year 2007 - China - USA Olympic Year 2008 Beijing
To help us identify these outstanding achievements, starting in August 2007 we are asking students to participate in the "PenPalsmanship" program. This the largest effort ever taken by the United States and Chinese schoolchildren and is sponsored by Friendship Sports Association.

Our unique "PenPalsmanship" program has a very powerful impact. Our goal is to have students help us write 1 MILLION letters of friendship representing all 50 states and have Stan Cottrell and other FSA supporters hand deliver them from The Great Wall north of Beijing to Hong Kong, this run is called “The Great China-USA Friendship Run". This run will be 60 days of more than 50 Km. each day and start at the beginning of October 2007. In addition, when Stan returns to the Untied States he will be with 3 Chinese accomplished distance runners to run relay style from San Francisco across the USA and finish at our nations Capitol in Washington, D.C. read more Recognizing, Honoring and Rewarding Exceptional Students

Most importantly, each child who participates in the "PenPalsmanship" program will become an “Official FSA Sports Ambassador” and will have an opportunity to earn a beautiful certificate and have their personal biography listed in the '07-08 International Youth Publication “The Great China-USA Friendship Run” editions. This is the only publication that recognizes exceptional students in grades K-12 that have demonstrated their outstanding communication and literary skills by communicating with students from other countries. This publication ties student’s achievements with these important memorable and historical events. These students serve as a positive image of American youth through their contributions to their school and community. For details please visit http://www.InternationalYouthPublications.com

Since there will be film crews following Stan's every move, we would like to invite everyone to come out and run a small portion with Stan so you can be a part of the movie and he can personally sign your International Youth Publication.

True friendship is a rare commodity in our world. It involves a coming together of thought, heart, and spirit so a personal commitment is made by one friend to another...a commitment which will last through the changes and storms that life may bring.

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