CEOP backs A Minute for Madeleine McCann
Up to 100,000 people an hour from more than 150 countries around the world are viewing a new viral message aimed at someone close to the person who was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. ‘A Minute for Madeleine’ was released on the internet at 00:01 hours on Tuesday 3rd November by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre.
It has been spread across thousands of social networking sites, blogs, search engines other online environments following an appeal by the CEOP Centre for the public to spread the message to the extent that it reaches the individual who may be harbouring a secret that could reveal what happened to Madeleine.
On Twitter, celebrities including Jonathan Ross, Chris Evans, Alan Carr and Phillip Schofield have ‘tweeted’ the link to their followers. Social networking sites MySpace and Bebo linked to the film on their homepages and AOL, BT, Microsoft, MSN, Virgin Media and Yahoo all posted prominent links to the film on their websites throughout yesterday.
CEOP Chief Executive Jim Gamble said, “We are delighted with the response so far but this is only the start. Whether you’re a blogger, businessman, student or parent, use the internet for something positive today. Go to www.ceop.police.uk. Download, watch and share the film with everyone you know. Every person who does that brings us a step closer to reaching the individual who needs to see this message.”
Madeleine’s parents Kate and Gerry expressed their gratitude to all those who have so far downloaded, viewed and shared the message with contacts across the world but urged others to get involved. “We are very pleased with the huge numbers of people who have downloaded and distributed this appeal. We would like to thank everyone for their help and support. Let's hope and pray that this message reaches those who know who took Madeleine and they find the strength to do the right thing.”
The message is available in seven different languages - English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
The message reads:
“Madeleine disappeared on 3 May 2007 while on holiday with her family in Portugal. Madeleine is now six years old … We know that there is someone out there who knows who is involved in her disappearance.
They may be keeping this secret out of fear, misplaced loyalty or even love. Keeping this information secret only increases the anguish of Madeleine’s family and friends and increases the risk to other children.
If you know who is involved and are keeping this secret remember that it is never too late to do the right thing.
We urge anyone who knows anything about the whereabouts of Madeleine or has any information regarding her disappearance to do the right thing and to give that information to their local police.”
CEOP press release. 3 November 2009
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It's a shame to release a clip with serious French mistakes.
I hope this will have no consequences on money sending to the Fund though.