From: Rangzen@aol.com

Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 14:39:39 -0400

To: Pr.Bruxelles@agora.stm.it

Subject: Number of Fasters

Dear Colleague,

I am sure you are aware of this, but I thought I would share it anyway. Many people, for example, will be gathering in front of the UN in NYC on Monday (Sept 30th) & fasting. My experience with the Tibetan community suggests that most will not let you know that they are participating in an event in advance. Thus, I suspect that there are many many more people who intend to fast then the numbers you report. Don't know how this can be addressed other than getting estimates from Support Group Leaders around the world who are involved in activities in support of the fast. Perhaps, you can then publish estimates of the numbers.

Thanks so much for organizing this important event.

Tashi Delek,

Larry Gerstein

Director, Int'l Tibet Independence Movement

HELP GENDHUN CHOEKYI NYIMA! (Now The PRC claims that he is SAFE with his family in the Tibetan community. A few months ago, The PRC reported that they were holding Gendhun for his own protection.)