<p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Dear Family and Friends,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">On February 27, we will be running the Tokyo Marathon in support of Friends of Child Protection (FCP).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">FCP is a small charitable organization that helps young victims of abuse in South Africa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Statistics show that in South Africa, a violent crime is committed against a child every six minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>When these terrible acts occur, FCP provides "comfort packs" to the children, which include, among other things, a stuffed animal, a snack, and even a change of underwear. &nbsp;Experience has shown that this small act of kindness has a significant impact on the lives of these children.&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">FCP also funds carefully-vetted Specialized Organizations within the Child Protection System and Grass Roots Organizations, both of which provide protection and education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>You can find more information about FCP on the website, Friendsofchildprotection.com. &nbsp;And please click on our 1 minute video (upper right) to get a better sense of the beauty of this organizaton.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Please consider sponsoring our run. &nbsp;A small donation goes a long way when it comes to a helping a child and toward breaking the cycle of abuse. &nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">With warmest regards,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Andrea, Ann Marie, Karen and Tomomi</p> <!--EndFragment--> <p>&nbsp;</p>