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At the Boys and Girls Club in Kingston, Washington, we were greeted by the security guard there who was excited to hold the torch with us.
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We are grateful to Karen Jones, Unit Director of the Club, for organizing this event with our good friend and local coordinator, Jagadambika.
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Nice smiles are encouraging when the children offer their hopes and wishes as we pass the torch around.
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Deputy Mayor Cheri Kidd kindly offered a Proclamation to the Peace Run from Port Angeles as she graciously spoke of the important friendship between Canada and the U.S.
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We then received a very soulful and sincere blessing from a local Lutheran Minister who expressed his understanding of our mission and how important it is to share peace worldwide.
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Our last run of the day was a two mile uphill climb to the local Boys and Girls Club in Port Angeles.
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The children at the Boys and Girls Club were quite enthusiastic and responsive to our program outdoors in the playground.
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Receiving our offerings of gratitude for inviting us there to share the joy of peace and friendship.
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The mini peace run after the ceremony is usually the favorite activity for the children and counselors alike.