Dear Friend,

I am Russell Reed Jr., the founder of the Russell Reed Foundation, dedicated to assisting large groups of women and children who have faced mental, physical, or sexual abuse. With over 20 years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer for two different police agencies, I have encountered numerous abuse cases. However, meeting Ms. Estelle Good in June 1998, while serving at a particular police agency, profoundly impacted me. Witnessing the effects of child and sexual abuse on women, I chose to see Ms. Good not as a problem, but as a divine chance to aid in her recovery and the pursuit of her dreams. Through motivational intervention, wellness awareness, and practical life skills, Ms. Good is now living her dream. Her influence led me to establish the "Russell Reed Foundation," which empowers women and children to see themselves not merely as victims, but as survivors, aiding them in resuming a normal life. I am in the process of creating a support system that will complement the existing, strained child abuse system. Ms. Good and I have appeared on the Leeza Gibbons show and spoken on the Dr. Drew show. My lifelong mission is to support those who have suffered abuse and seek understanding from someone who empathizes. It's crucial for abused children and adults alike to recognize their survival against the abnormal behavior of some parents and to seek the necessary help for understanding and managing daily life. Sometimes, it's as simple as having a conversation with someone who can relate to their experiences and share in their pain.

Russell Reed Foundation for Abuse of Women and Children

The website is designed to be interactive for:

1. Abused Women
2. Abused Children
3. Fund Raising
4. Law Enforcement Agencies
5. Counseling, Teaching and more….

Her story is one of not only courage, but one that I believe can reach millions of women who share the pain of abuse. St.Petersburg, Florida could become the home for such a program. Would you please help a dream come true in making a generous tax-deductible donation or gift to the Russell Reed Foundation through PayPal, or make checks payable to Russell Reed Foundation Community Center, Inc. PO Box 417 Largo, Florida 33779-0417 or email russell.reedfoundation@russellreedfoundation.org

P.S.

On October 23, 2005, I was publicly recognized by Ms. Rosa Parks Wall of Tolerance in Montgomery, Alabama. (http://www.tolerance.org/) The goal is to help rebuild a sense of fairness and community for our divided nation. It is your chance to join me for an exciting Education Program designed to inspire fair play and stop the pain of intolerance."