American Businesswoman in China Outraged over Sharon Stone Comments

Ruth Lycke is articulate, knowledgable and available for print, TV and radio interviews. She's currently in the U.S.

ChinaConnection.cc - May 30, 2008

(PRNewsChannel) / Marshalltown, Iowa - The following is a Media Alert from China Connection responding to comments made by actress Sharon Stone.

Media Alert

What:  Response to comments by Sharon Stone on China
Who:  Ruth Lycke (pronounced Lie-key), CEO, China Connection
            Stroke survivor treated and recovered and China
Availability:  For print, TV and radio interviews.
Contact:  Glenn Selig, ThePublicityAgency.com (813) 948-7767
                 Email:   (BlackBerry)

Comments:
As a stroke survivor, an individual who spends nine months each year in China, speaks mandarin Chinese, operates a business there that assists American stroke survivors and people from all nations to receive medical treatment in China, I was outraged offended and appalled at hearing Sharon Stone’s comments.

In hearing this I forced myself to assume she was either taken out of context, spoke without thinking, or was suffering from some other ailment because no one in their right mind would make such unfeeling comments.

The Chinese people are the most kind, caring and considerate people on Earth. They have literally moved mountains to rescue those affected by the earthquake and did not hesitate in their actions.

I do not suggest in any way that I always agree with my government or theirs. But I am not foolish enough to place the responsibility of a natural disaster and its after effects on a government act or refer to it as ‘karma.’ The Chinese people, not the government, have been offended to the core and I understand their desire to ban films that Sharon appears in.

I honestly believe that the vast majority of Americans are sympathetic to the plight that this disaster has caused even though many have been slow to respond.  I have repeatedly challenged the American people and businesses to come to the aid of the Chinese people. I feel that Ms. Stone could better use her “fame” and voice to work toward good and bringing people together rather than being divisive with her comments or how they are received. Her apology was too little… too late… and must be more sincere and from a level of understanding.

I would welcome the opportunity to show Ms. Stone first-hand the work being done in China on behalf of stroke survivors and earthquake victims. As of today a total of 68,858 people have died and another 18,618 are missing and presumed dead.

I am striving to raise at least $10 for each who have died or are missing to assist the millions of innocent individuals that have been displaced.

We have an opportunity to reach out with our voices and pocketbooks and make a lasting impact on individual’s lives! Twenty-percent of the world’s population has been affected by this disaster and we can either seize this opportunity and our responsibility as members of the world’s human race or cast it aside. I pray that you join me in embracing and sharing with those in need! www.chinaconnection.cc

About China Connection:  China Connection is about providing compassion, care and concern.  It developed from the personal experience of its CEO, Ruth Lycke, who survived a stroke and went to China to complete her treatment.  Now she seeks to educate Americans about the top medical treatments available in China-usually at a fraction of what the cost would be in the U.S.  
 
Media Contact:  Glenn Selig, ThePublicityAgency.com
Email:  glenn (at) thepublicityagency.com
Phone:  (813) 948-7767
Web site:  www.chinaconnection.cc
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