May 7, 2008



George Johnson
TelAVision
3070 Lake Elmo Avenue
Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Dear George,

    I am excited and pleased to support your work to make TelAVision available to children and youth everywhere. It is both an exciting technology and one capable of enriching the lives of millions.
   
I founded the National Institute on Media and the Family twelve years ago to “maximize the benefits and minimize the harm that media have on children’s health and development.” Our work is based on the premise that the media are powerful and capable of benefit or harm depending on how they are used. It is very consistent with our mission to support and collaborate with efforts that harness the power of media for good.

I believe that whover tells the stories defines the culture. I am so excited about TelAVision because it combines powerful cutting edge technology with storytelling. The result will be a generation of children and youth who become creators of stories that will engage enlighten and give voice to their dreams for a better world. There is untapped potential with TelAVision for tremendous educational and personal growth. I look forward to collaborating with you to realize that potential.

Please feel free to use this letter of support in whatever way you see fit to make TelAVision a reality for as many people as possible. And please let me know how I can be helpful as your plans progress.

                        Sincerely,


                        David Walsh, Ph.D.
                        President