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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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News & Events

Featured Story - "The Great China-USA Friendship Run"
In October, thousands will join FSA and Stan Cottrell, noted ultra-distance runner from Tucker Georgia as he begins his one man odyssey in an innovative event.... read more

Penpalsmanship Program - This August, we are inviting schoolchildren from k-12 to participate in this program
We are going to take one million letters from schoolchildren representing all 50 USA states and distribute them to Chinese schoolchildren along the 2,200 mile route .... read more

Global Atlanta - Georgia Athlete to Repeat 60-Day Run from Great Wall of China
Stan Cottrell, president of Friendship Sports Association, recounts his first 2,000 mile run in China. Rhonda Dohm, Program Director, explains their plans for his upcoming run that will involve schoolchildren .... read more

Pattillo Construction Prepares for Chinese Investment in Southeast
Among the attendees was Stan Cottrell Jr., the athlete who in 1984 ran from the Great Wall north of Beijing for more than 2,000 miles .... read more

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