Word from Thailand: "Choosing to Run for Those Who Have No Choice"

Brett and Shelly Faucett are mission co-workers living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where we had a chance to meet with them during our mission to that country, earlier this year. They are HIV/AIDS regional consultants. Brett is a nurse and amateur photographer. Shelly, a former literacy specialist and ESL teacher. They have their two daughters, Acacia and Annapurna, with them.

"This T shirt says it all. This fundraiser for the displaced people of Burma was organized by the 'Free Burma Rangers.' They are based in Thailand and have teams that go into Burma to bring in aid, supplies and provide training. They do fantastic much needed work and could use your support," Brett and Shelly write in this post at their Welcome to the Jungle blog. "The Burma Fun Run has been held several years to raise support and awareness for the people of Burma. Burma is one of the most repressed countries on Earth. The Fun Run was on Saturday morning and it seemed like the entire expat/missionary community was in full force. Unfortunately, this time of year in Thailand and in Chiang Mai especially the farmers burn their trash and crops and the pollution is horrendous. Not great for running!"

Note from Missioner: Having been in Chiang Mai, Thailand, this time of year, I can confirm what they say about the smoke.