We all have the ability to support and inspire ~ Lynne Cox
June 20, 2011
Today I am fasting in solidarity for the release of Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer from prison in Iran. You may have heard about Josh and Shane and their friend, Sarah Shourd. They were hiking along the Iranian border and taken and put into an Iranian prison. Through great efforts and compassion, Sarah Shourd has been released, but Shane and Josh are still in prison. They have been held for twenty-four months in two, ten by fourteen foot cells. Josh and Shane have endured terrible hardships and they have fasted for seventeen days just to be able to make one phone call home.
As a long distance open water swimmer, an athlete, and writer, I think about my community of athletes, writers, from around the world who have learned how to endure, and how to overcome great obstacles to achieve great goals. Our strength, fortitude, and positive attitude is strengthened by the support of our families and friends. Their positive words, their acts of support, make all the difference and we can make a positive difference too. We all have the ability to support and inspire the United States Government and the Iranian Governments to overcome obstacles, bridge the distance between the countries, and bring Josh and Shane home soon. Please join in these efforts.
NB: For more information on the rolling hunger strike for Shane & Josh and how you can join in, see http://bit.ly/SSJfast
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