little maddie needs to be back with her family i have 2 boys of my own and hearing what some sad sick person has done to that family makes me feel sick i feel sorry for the parents and the siblings of maddie my heart goes to them.everytime i see or hear maddies name my hair stands on end with worry people say think of the worse but i cant shes only a baby i will keep thinking of that little girl and her parents till she is returned. the parents seem to be holding it together for themselfs and siblings of maddie. i hope maddie returns to the her family soon.

kelly kay, HAVANT, hampshire

I pray that God's angels will look over this child and her parents. May their prayers be answered. Whoever reads this just lift your heart to our God and ask Him for an end to the suffering of Madelines parents.
Please Lord, hear our hearts wish.

Mary , Tullamore, Ireland

My heart goes out to both Gerry and Kate. I just wish someone would put out a photo of madeleine with dark hair and sunglasses on - you can bet that this is the way her abductors will move her around, as I also feel Maddie is still alive. We have to believe this - look at her.... who could possibly hurt such a beautiful little angel. God bless and protect you little darling until you are safely home with Mummy and Daddy!

melanie simpson, spennymoor, uk/durham

Kate and Gerry, don't give up, I check the web every day for any updates about Madeleine. Being a parent myself I feel very strongly that you keep this in the public eye, someone somewhere knows where she is and they must give her back to you. Wishes and thoughts with you always.xxx

Joanne McCarthy, Merseyside, England

Please bring the madeleine story back into the spot light,we as parents need to know how the investigation is going on.I feel very strongly about this case but it seams to be fading away,please please let us know what is going on.Someone somewhere must know something by now.PLEASE PLEASE FIND MADELEINE.
I send all the love in the world and hope everyday that she will be found.God bless you all.

karen, crook,

DEAR KATE & GERRY..DONT GIVE UP! THE WORLD IS WITH YOU BUT MOST OF ALL JESUS IS WITH YOU. IT IS BECOS OF HIM YOU ARE ABLE TO DO WHAT U ARE DOING. AS A PARENT HOW ELSE CAN U EXPLAIN? OUR LORD IS YOUR COMFORT. HE HAS UNITED THE WORLD IN PRAYER FOR OUR DARLING MADELEINE. I HAVE FULL FAITH IN JESUS THAT HE HAS KEPT MADELEINE SAFE AND WILL RESCUE IN "HIS" TIME.YOU COULD SEE IT THIS WAY, GOD HAS USED MADELEINE TO BRING MILLIONS CLOSER TO HIM AND HE SHALL BRING HER SAFELY BACK INTO YOUR ARMS.TRUST IN HIM.
I PRAY THAT HE TOUCHES THE HEARTS OF THE ABDUCTERS SO THAT THEY MAY RETURN YOUR BABY BACK TO YOU. PLEASE DONOT GIVE UP..MADELEINE IS DEFINITLY SAFE SOMEWHERE. i PRAY TO GOD TO SEND HIS ANGELS TO KEEP HER HAPPY AND COMFORTED AND WIPE EVERY TEAR FROM HER EYE AND KEEP HER SMILING.MAY HE PROTECT HER AND KEEP HER AWAY FROM ALL HARM.
MY PRAYERS WITH YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. YOU ARE BOTH AMAZING PARENTS AND HOPE THAT PEOPLE WILL TAKE YOUR EXAMPLE WHEN THEIR CHILDREN GO MISSING AND THE WORLD WILL UNITE

Grace Fernandes, Dubai, UAE

everyday i look up the london paper on line and go to your website in the hopes madeleine has been found safe. i have ordered and wear the madeleine bracelet, as do my children. so know that here in san francisco we are keeping a watchful eye out for you. stay strong. you are in our prayers.

Tracy, San Rafael, California

Every day I think about your families plight, keep positive someone, somewhere knows what happened that night. God bless you all.

Sue Prevett, West Sussex,

As a mother of a three year old myself I admire Gerry and Kate for the strength they have put behind their campaign for Maddie's safe return. I would appeal to whoever is keeping her from her family to return her, its the right thing to do and it is not God's wish for a little girl to be kept from her mum and dad, sister and brother. God Bless you Gerry and Kate, Sean and Amelie, and most of all, Maddie. My thoughts and prayers are constantly with you, I've posted as many pictures of Maddie in Dublin Airport as I was allowed, I hope it will help. Someone must have some information, and everyone is appealing to your conscience to return her. Take care Family McCann.

Dee, Dublin, Ireland

My thoughts are always with you. You are a such a beautiful family with such strength and you are both wonderful parents. I truly believe your faith will bring Madeline back soon. I am praying for you everyday and hope it will not be long until she is home where she belongs. God bless you all.

claire, brighton,

I am always thinking of you as a family, you are an amazing unit and your strenghth and determination to carry on is unbelievable and inspitational to us all. My own daughter turned 4 in May like maddie so this has hit me very hard. I look at the news every morning and prey that she has been found safe and well, Gerry and Kate you have a world thinking and preying for Maddie and for the moment you hold her in your arms again. Keep up the fight for her, you are doing so well in such heart renching circumstances. My thoughts are with you and your family for her safe return, God be with you.

Danielle, Essex, England

Everyone should say a prayer at the very same time ,same day
and ask for her to be found safe and well. They should advertise the time and date on all TV's all over the world and have a mass. This touches everyone because she is a little toddler girl, who with her big eyes we could picture how afraid she is. Please put this into operation someone.
To The person who took her - please give her back and save your soul and sanity and do not be the evil one.

Carol, nr Mansfield Notts, England

we pray that lil maddie is found safe and well.....god bless xx xx

sophie, telford, England

My thoughts are always with you. You are a such a beautiful family with such strength and you are both wonderful parents. I truly believe your faith will bring Madeline back soon. I am praying for you everyday and hope it will not be long until she is home where she belongs. God bless you all.

claire, brighton,

All the way here in little New Zealand I continue to think often of what Madeleine's family must be going through. I am a mother of two and can't begin to imagine how they are feeling. I look forward to the day that she is found and reunited with her family. To Kate and Gerry, your endless battle to find your daughter is both brave and inspiring. Stay strong and faithful.

Kerry, Wellington, New Zealand

As a mother of a two year old madi of my own my heart goes out to the McCann family, i hope and pray every day that she is returned safely. The world needs to find maddie and show these people that they cant get away with it, that we will not allow our children to be at risk. Well done for keeping maddie in the headlines, for doing everything you can to find her, and for putting yourselves in position of being judged unfairly.
Your strength and bravery are an inspiration.

louise, pontefract,

as a gay man (that is neither here nor there) i am 46 years old and every day i turn on sky news and hope to hear good news, i must be honest even if they find Madeleine,whatevever the outcome for the sake of the parents there has to be some closer soon. i post Madeleines picture in my bar because its all i feel i can do,i wish i could do more. I pray to god that there is some good in this life and she is returned safe and unharmed. God bless Madeleine and god bless her parents,only god knows how you cope. my thoughts and prayers are with you always.

brian kenney, almeria, spain

Well as a mother and a person who is really crossing the fingers for Maddie, I congratulate both parents for this whole media and enormous endavours to find out what has happened to the litlle girl. I also ask the authorities in Portugal to help this family so so much indeed. GOD is our unique Salvation, let us pray much more and trust Him. I really wish all the best to you parents and I would love to help much more with this whole difficult case. Pls, abductor give this child back to her family and to all of us who already love this little angel Maddie. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!

Maria Cecília Salgado Marri Contatori, Campinas, São Paulo /Brazil

I pray that the women with this abductor is reading these posts and has a heart.

She may not have control of the situation but if she has a heart and soul she will find a way to alert aurthorities to where Maddie is.

A slip of a note to the fruit man or milk man or baker & shop assistant that is all it will take. Be strong and help get Maddie home and you will be a hero in every parents eyes.

HELP THIS LOST CHILD WHO WOULD BE CRYING INSIDE FOR HER MUM TO FIND HER WAY HOME. PLEASE

Mia, Queensland,

As a mother of a six year old my heart goes out to you and your family. My husband and I have made our son aware of your plight and he along with his friends, at school, have been praying for the safe return of your little cherub. I completely admire the strength and courage you have shown and I pray that this continues. Lots of love, prayers and best wishes for a happy future - all five of you together. xxx

Mrs H Baron, Blackburn, Lancashire, England

My prayers are with the family! God be with you.
Carmen Rio de Janeiro Brazil

carmen, rio, Brazil

Well as a mother and a person who is really crossing the fingers for Maddie, I congratulate both parents for this whole media and enormous endavours to find out what has happened to the litlle girl. I also ask the authorities in Portugal to help this family so so much indeed. GOD is our unique salvation, let us pray much more and trust Him. I really wish all the best to you parents and I would love to help much more with this whole difficult case. Pls abductor give this child back to her family and to all of us who already love this little angel Maddie.

Maria Cecília Salgado Marri Contatori, Campinas, São Paulo /Brazil

For the love of god, please bring madeleine back to her loving family, were she belongs! To whoever took her, shame one you and you have to realize that the world will never give up on finding this child. I hope and pray that she will be returned safely. A happy ending to this story, is what this world really could need in these times... i hope you can find it in your heart and madeleines to be a better person, and just bring her back.

Miss johnsen, Oslo, Norway

I am a Brazilian woman and I am so shocked about all that. Be sure that I am aware about the whole thing since May 3rd, and I want that Maddie return home asap, well and healthy. God Bless You dear couple. I wish I could do something more concrete to find this little angel. If she appears here I´ll take care of her for you. Keep trusting GOD our only special father, Who never let us alone nor lonely. Best wishes....Love you.

Maria Cecília Salgado Marri Contatori, Campinas, São Paulo

To the parents of Madeleine, i'll pray for her every night and i want you to know that becide the fact that Madeleine has been kidnapped you are very lucky. You know why? Because everyday every single people in the world is praying for her, looking for her and whatever else they can come up with to help you. You are not alone, is what i'm trying to say. You are not alone... All luck, Marlene O.

Marlene, Bergen, Norge

My thoughts and hopes are with you. I too have young children and it sickens me to think of what your family is enduring. I will keep careful watch and do whatever I can think of to help. I just returned from a trip to France and Italy and I can assure you posters of her face are in many places. I hope Madeline is safely home to you soon.

Michelle, Seattle, WA, USA

How can anyone complain about the footage at the cinemas, you sit and watch trailers that mean nothing and you are complaining about watching something as important as this. If it was one of your children missing the you would want everything done to help to find them.
Please support the McCann's, they need and derserve our help to help bring madeleine home safe and sound. Keep up the good work Gerry and Kate, i hope she's found and returned safely very soon

adele, Wigan, Gtr manchester, England

Since the end of May there is a serious offer of two women, who have paranormal abilities and who are both living in Germany. They repeatedly tried to offer their "special assistance" to trace Madeleine. This offer was not accepted untill today. Why?

Petronella, Kleve, Germany

Children are a gift from God. I cannot contemplate how people can actively plan and deviously abduct them. There is enough hardship in life without this crime too. Madeleine's parents are the epitomy of loving, nurturing and intelligent caregivers. With all the prayer and media coverage I have no doubt that Maddie will be found alive and well. It is always difficult to understand the time factor involved though. She is an innocent little girl with the face of an angel. She does not understand the concept of being separated for weeks and months from her parents. She must be so confused and feel so deserted. May God bring her back very soon. May the world be aware of the terrible loss of thousands of little children on a daily basis and may we all stand together to fight this scourge. Gerry and Kate, you are pillars of strength. We admire your efforts to find your daughter. Don't give up. We most certainly won't...............

shirley, South Africa , South Africa

Mr and Mrs McCann, I have a daughter 4 and son 3. I have been very touched by your story and follow it every day in the hope of the news we all so look forward to. When I imagine your pain I am moved to tears and at some point when I am welling up I have to remind myself that I have children of my own to entertain / be happy for– I'm guessing you have to do that too for the sake of Sean and Amelie, yet it must be immensely difficult at times to do ordinary things when so many ordinary things ought to be involving Madeleine. I feel strongly that Madeleine is alive and will be found – it never changes, though I don't understand it. And though my religious leanings are vague to say the least I truly believe that when enough people want something to happen it sometimes does. All I can say to you as a complete stranger is that I send you all my most spiritual wishes and I pray with all my heart for Madeleine to come home soon. May the greater good restore our faith in this crazy world.

Traci Rochester, Bristol, England

Keep doing whatever you have to do to get your child back. Any of us in this situation would do the same! I think that anything that keeps Madeleine in the spotlight is necessary, Hopefully, the media will also help other children get home safely, too. Kate & Gerry, don't give up. We're here supporting you.

Rochelle, sarasota, Florida

I hope Madeline Mcann is safely at home soon, In the hands of her parents.

Kelsey, Stavanger, Norway

Even small children however upsetting it is need to know the dangers of abductors. How often do we tell our children to take care and stay near to us. We all want to protect our children but if it was one of mine I would want their picture up everywhere. Catching these people is also very important. That will of course protect our children. I pray that Madeleine is found safe and well

Allyson, Blackwood, South wales

To whoever took Madeleine, I beg you, take the little girl back to her parents. You have done a terrible thing but you can still make things right. Her little brother and sister must miss her so much and the pain her parents and relations are suffering could not even be imagined.

I pray for you, that you will realise that you have made a terrible mistake, but there is still time to rectify this.

Mary, Lyttelton, New Zealand.

Mary Botha, Christchurch, New Zealand.

To her abductor-

Please let this little girl go, her family is suffering so much without the child they have created, as I am sure Madeleine wants her family ever so badly. Please find it in your heart to at least drop her off in a safe place and let her be with her mummy, daddy, brother and sister.

Lisa, New York, USA

It is all very well to complain when you are in a comfort zone - sitting in a cinema with your children next to you, but get real, in the world we live all you can do to protect your children is to educate them, they need to know that the world can be a dangerous place, not every one is your friend and protecting you children from reality is not sensible. Put yourself in the McCann's place - you would stop complaining pretty quickly then and you would be grateful for any assistance you could get. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCann's, let Madeleine go home!

Anne, White River, South Africa

My heart and my thoughts is with you and your Maddie. I never thought in a million years that a human been can be so heartless and cruel, especially towards a small child who just has started to explore life. I ask god to bring her home safe and very very soon.

mrs I Eriksson, Vasteras, sweden

Keep going Kate and Gerry. Whoever has Madeleine or knows anything about her - give her back even if it's only to recover the reward money. There are whole internet forums set up looking for Madeleine and giving up our time to spam the world with this girl's image. If Madeleine has inherited one speck of her parent's guts and grit - she'll get through this. DON'T GIVE UP. DON'T GIVE UP. DON'T GIVE UP
Your strength, dignity and love for your daughter has moved my heart from day one. You are wonderful people and parents!

JL , Sydney, Australia

I do not watch much television and only learned of Maddie yesterday, 2 months after she disappeared. Apperently it is not in the media enough. To those who complained about it being before a movie let me tell you, when I was 6 a small boy named Adam Walsh went missing from a store in the US and was later found dead. My mom told me of it and it kept me safe because I knew what was out there. Please please keep telling Maddie's story tell it to everyone, and then when she comes home she can hear of how her story kept someone else safe. God bless you and know that you are not looking alone.

E. Herbst, Granville, Ohio

It will be very interesting to see how the latest story of another kidnapped 3 year old British girl unfolds with regard to the amount of media attention it receives. Shouldn't every child who is taken, deserve world-wide coverage from now on? Madeleine's case has set the precedent regarding missing children. What are the implications now for future investigations regarding abducted/missing children? What is to be done now with the Yeremi Vargas case? The Ben Needham case? Please understand that I am offering an opinion here without malice or contempt toward the parents. I am interested in how Madeleine's case has become a world-wide phenomenon while at the same time, showing concern for how other missing children cases will be conducted from this point on. My hope from this tragedy (other than the obvious - having Madeleine returned) would be that countries take a serious look at their own pedophile population and how they can control this scourge from harming its children.

Corinne Cipriano, pennsylvania, US

i hope you find her soon

colin, wallasey,

If little Madleine is in the hands of a criminal group, many persons will know about this but will be afraid to come forward lest they be arrested for this and other crimes. Therefore, I suggest that a well-known criminal defence lawyer be given the opportunity of receiving contacts from such types and even arranging to pay out reward money in the event that Madeleine is returned. Even the most hardened criminal would be enticed by a large reward, and there is no honour among thieves or criminals of any type. This strategy could work. Another possiblity is for detectives to infiltrate.

Lea, Toronto, Canada

It is hard to strike a balance between protection and unnecessary worry for a child, but for the McCann's that rightly means using every opportunity to promote the search for Madeleine and highlight the dangers that, unfortunately, still exist for others. Madeleine may be hidden from view even more so because of all the publicity, making her harder to find, so we should also be looking at any unusual behaviour of people around us - even our neighbours and friends - to help discover where she may be.

Colin, Solihull, England

I am utterly amazed that parents have complained about advertising in the cinema, I also talk about it with my 4 yr old little boy. I agree, well done Gerry and Kate, you have shown tremendous courage, and I too would turn this world upside down if either of my children were stolen. God bless you, and if all I can do from Australia is pray daily, then that's what I will do till little Maddie is found.

Jo Falconer, New South Wales, Australia

the cinemas are wrong to stop putting pictures up of little madeleine, I too have a 4 year old little girl who is very aware of what has happened, it is everyones duty to make as many children aware of danger and the vile people that exist in this world, , The majority of people support fully the campaign to keep madeleine in the public eye, how a poster can frighten a
child is a nonsense and we should not be listening to these pathetic moaning mothers .. put the pictures back let us pray this little one is found safe........I agree with mrs mccann it is not too late for the person/s who are involved to give this little girl up safeley to her family..

keith wright, sutton coldfield, birmingham

The McCanns have done a tremendous job keeping the awareness of Madeleine's disappearance in the forefront of everyones minds. Their commitment to this campaign is unbelievable, when most parents would have crumbled and disappeared from view, they have shown a united front that puts most marriages to shame. I would have no problem with viewing a Maddy ad before Shrek, hopefully there will be a "happily ever after" for Gerry & Kate, and perhaps the people burying their heads in the sand will never have to experience this kind of heartache because of the publicity this campaign has produced. Evil does not go away just because you avoid looking. God bless Madeleine and every other missing child.

Ann, Melbourne, Australia

well i have to admit i wasnt fully behind the macann parent s at first for obviouse reasons ,though i desperatly wanted maddie returned to them, but i have definatly changed my mind now i think what they are doing to keep maddies profile high is the correct thing to do if thy dont do it who would good for them i just hope they find the stength to keep it up untill something definate comes along and maddie is found
it can only do good possibly helping to find other abducted children too ,surely it will have made the abductors think twice about doing it again to someone elses child whilst all the media hype is still around and public awareness is strong .
i pray each day to st.anthony for maddies return he was given to us as a ready helper in time of need .
im not a catholic but i belive he helps

jean , hull, uk

I think about your wee girl every day and pray for her every day, sometimes several times a day. I also pray for you as parents and cry for you, unable to imagine how hard this is. Please know that even over here in NZ people are touched by Madeleine and we wont stop praying until she is found. God bless you all, dont give up Love from NZ

Debz, Methven, New Zealand

i agree the cinemas are wrong for not allowing the pictures of madeleine to be shown, and the parent who have complained should be ashamed of them self and should prey they never find themselfs in this terrable position, I have a Daugher who is 4 and when she saw Madeleine on the Tv and in the papers she asked who she was, i told her that a bad person had taken her from her mum and dad, when she see's her picture in the paper or on TV she kisses it, and now asks every day without fail has the bad people taken Madeleine back to her mummy and daddy yet, i am praying for the day i can give her the answer we all long to hear, my heart goes out to you all and especially to you MADELEINE you are a very loved girl x x x

Kerry, doncaster , south yorkshire

Every day i think a but madeleine and your family...i hope and pray that the little one coming home soon....she is always on me mind ...

Ingrid Elgander, Helsingborg, Sweden

I wd never object to a screening of madeleine ad before a movie if it served a purpose. Screening before Shrek 3 to small kids - to what end? Neither they are the abductors, co conspirators nor are they likely to help the investigation.
I had written to McCanns early on - no way this abduction cd have been done without the involvement of someone from the resort. Else a stranger can not stalk and figure out this couple's negligent habits or carry out the abduction at such an hour - too risky for him. I wish they had more time away from media to put pressure or resources for cracking the criminal case.

Anu, Bangalore, India

After all these parents have been through, I think that they should get their daughter back, safe and sound. It is never too late to have a child back. I have two kids of my own, and can not imagine what they are going through. I pray that they keep their strength and that they know how much their every action means to their daughter... I am sure that when she is older she will love her parents even more after she knows how much they have done to find her! Good luck, she will be found!

Jaime Messing, Getty, PA, USA

Myself and my four year old who is 10 days younger than madeline and my baby of 20 months all say our prayers daily for her safe return,I have never been so affected by anything on the news as I have with this story in all of my 38 years,I have even been to the hidden gem catholic church in manchester in my lunch hour to pray for her and on my holidays in Ireleand I prayed by the sea in Donegal. You have to have hope until there is no hope and since the 3rd May I have always been certain that she will be returned to you safely and still feel this very stongly,may God give you the strength you truly deserve to carry on with your search and bring madeline home.lots of love xxx

Helen Ogden, Manchester, England

I am astounded that parents have complained about showing the advertisement on Maddie we took my 2 children to watch Shrek and saw the advertisement for ourselves, my children are 7 and 3 respectively and my son has known of Maddie's disappearance since the awful day of her abduction. Surely if it was their child that had disappeared they would go down every avenue to make sure that their child was found I know I would. I applaud Kate and Gerry's commitment and bravery.

Julie Lockwood, gloucestershire, England

You bet the McCanns did the right thing. Keep it up! Those nay sayers are just walking around with blinders on. They think this can't happen to them. Well they are wrong. Look at some of the cases here in the USA like Jessica Lunsford stolen out of her bed by the neighbor across the street, where the upspeakable happened to her--only 9yrs old. I truly believe that the abductors thought this would just go away quietly like so many other times but it is not. What would it hurt them to let Maddie go. Just one little girl with alot of publicity. I don't understand with all the investigations that go on around the world why isn't someone digging deep into this nasty world of pediphiles, if that's who has her. The police know of the ring of them, then why is it so hard to break up and release all these children from their hell. Why is this so easily swept under the rug? We can find terrorists but not these evil people. Something 's wrong with this picture! Please let her go!!!

Jeannie, Lawton, OK, USA

Like a vast amount of mothers, this little girl is in my thoughts daily. Of all the 'damaged' people in our world, I believe one of them, some time soon, is going to break and give that vital lead we are all working towards that will get Madalaine back into her mothers arms. Somebody somewhere must know the unbelievable torment this little girl will be suffering, just in the very act of being away from her mammy. Give her back. Let this little girl know miracles happen. Please, give her back and let the healing begin. Please.

Annie, newcastle tyne and wear, uk

Of all the bad things that happen in the world some good has to come of it. By getting the word out there about Madeleine in any way possible is a good thing and if that means at cinemas then I see nothing wrong with it. It also gives us as parents the opportunity to talk about it with our children and loved ones. You can't protect your children or have them be aware of things if they don't know what is out there. By not talking about it does not make it go away. Every day on my way to work I go by a billboard that says "An abducted child is everyones child" and that goes for Madeleine. Why do so many people care? Because we are human and it could be our child. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Madeleine and her Family.

Cindy Pagenkopf, Elk Mound, Wisconsin, USA

I would fully support an advert is cinemas. I am a father, and personally, i would question whether hiding things like this from our young children is the right way to go about things!

Unfortunatley awful things like this happen - my daughter is only 16 months at the moment but if she was older and able to talk etc - i would tell her in very simple terms about Madeleine. I feel it a more responsible approach because at some point children will hear these things - you cant sheild them from everything. Its healthy for them to learn things in stages and in a manageable way.

Parents who hide it and then had to muddle a story up quickly and sugar coat it are certain to come unstuck as they continue to do this throughout their childs life. Surely its safer to be more honest and upfront, and responsibly prepare children for life.

Richard, Cheshire, England

Can you people not understand that the majority of parents who have complained about the ad will have already approached the issue of Madeleine's abduction in some form or other with their children. They just ask that they have the control over how and where to have these conversations. You are seriously asking to traumatise very young children who cannot understand that it is extremely unlikely that they will be 'snatched from their beds'. If it happened to poor Madeleine, then in many children's minds, it will happen to them.

Luckily this ad was not shown when we took our 3 year old to see the film at the weekend. I have explained to my son that it is very important that he doesn't run off when we are out, that a few people in the world may not be so nice - I see no reason for him to know that a child was taken from her own bed. I know he would not be able to sleep knowing this. Why can't parents be trusted to deal with these issues in their own way?

Denise, Warwick, UK

I don't think it is strange for Kate McCann to say that it's not too late. I can understand what she means - that whatever Madeleine may (or may not) have been through, they can try to heal her if only she is returned. I expect she wants the kidnapper/s to feel that there can be some redemption if they return her now.

Margaret, London, United Kingdom

I can't imagine what Kate& Gerry must be going through, I, like many other people posted pictures of Maddy on our recent Spanish holiday, but i am despaired that the British Government hasn't done more to trace her.

Roger Jarvis, westcliff-on-sea, essex

As a parent I thank you for all you are doing. Your efforts are not only working to find Madeline but also to expose an organization of child abductors and smugglers. You are helping us all.

Susie, Prince Frederick, Maryland, United States

i think that it is a good idea to show the advert at the cinemas. The mums who have complained would have wanted the same thing if there child had been taken. You never know, someone from abraod may recognise when they watch it at the cinema! Everyone needs to aware of what is going. I support Gerry and Kate 100%. They have worked hard to make everyone aware, a lot of the media have been involved but you can really tell that they have put a lot of work into it!

jay, birmingham, uk

You both have shown so much strength at this difficult time and we are all praying for Madeleines safe return, don't give up hope

Lorraine Williams, Bristol, England

the cinemas are wrong to stop putting pictures up of little madeleine, I too have a 4 year old little girl who is very aware of what has happened, it is everyones duty to make as many children aware of danger and the vile people that exist in this world, , The majority of people support fully the campaign to keep madeleine in the public eye, how a poster can frighten a
child is a nonsense and we should not be listening to these pathetic moaning mothers .. put the pictures back let us pray this little one is found safe........I agree with mrs mccann it is not too late for the person/s who are involved to give this little girl up safeley to her family..

keith wright, sutton coldfield, birmingham

love to you all and may your little Madeleine be reurn safe and well to you soon

susan turner, lochmaben,

I am still of the firm belief that madeline is alive and well, keep strong kate and gerry...our family pray for maddie eveydayxx

jill harvey, lowestoft, england

Hope it all has a happy ending soon and Madeleine is found safe and sound and back where she belongs, in the arms of her loving parents and twin siblings

sharon l shelley, Essex, England

I agree that the Mccanns are doing a good thing by keeing there story high profile in the media. I too have a daughter Madeleines age with whom I have sat down and talked with about this tragic event. This is something we need to make our children aware of. Knowledge is power and kids need to be aware of what to do just in case. In a perfect world we could just shield them so they never have to know that these things happen but this isn't a perfect world. Who ever has Madeleine, please give her back. Please!

a mommy, Labrador, Canada

What has happened to Madeleine is terrible, and I think children should know about this. There are other children still missing in the world, Madeleine's plight has brought this to the world's attention - more help is needed to find these children who have been abducted.

barbaraw, West Yorkshire,

Very well Kate. I do think that you have touch the keeper(s) hart. He (she or they) must have feelings as everybody and a lot of emotional problemes, and perhaps needs our help. No matter wath he had done befor, the important is that we will forgive and support him if he give you Madeleine back, anytime.

Rita, Lisbon, Portugal

Dear Gerry and Kate, you shouldn't apologise to anyone about your efforts to find our beautiful Madeleine. From day one I visit your website and search to find news about your case. You are great parents because you do everything so your daughter be found. Please continue and never give up.Don't let anyone hurting you. Your story affected everyone of us and made us realise than what happened to you can easily happen to every one of us. That make as realise that we should pay more attention to the danger around us. Please I apologise on behalf of these "angry" parents because they are too selfish to understand you. I simply cant' take you and your beautiful Maddy out of my mind. Please be strong.

Louisa, Limassol, Cyprus

This their daughter, she is so young, I would move Heaven and Earth to find mine if in the same position. Keep going until you find her.

roger kingston, york,

I'm amazed that parents have complained about showing the advertisement in cinemas. My 6 year old and 4 year old are always asking whether Madeleine has been found and would have been pleased to the advertisement before the film. Parents should not totally protect their children from the story of Madeleine's disappearance as yhey need to develop an awareness of the dangers out there.

Jane, London,

Well done Gerry and Kate for keeping your daughter in the media spotlight. I too have explained to my children what has happened to Madeleine and feel I was right in doing so. Keeping Madeleine's face fresh in our minds, and letting the world know that she is still missing, reminds us all that we must keep looking. And if that means cinema advertisements, television and newspaper articles, then so be it. The discomfort that some may feel looking at these reminders is nothing compared to the pain and torment Gerry and Kate will be going though now. Please know that the world is behind you Gerry and Kate and we all pray for Madeleine's safe return.

Alison, Sunderland, England

So much has been done but so much more could be done. I believe that what this world needs is good leaders, Gerry and Kate have shown great leadership skills through their ordeal. I appeal to all other leaders to use their skills and power to make a difference and find this little girl. I particularly appeal to Gordon Brown who has the power to make a difference. The government need to be aware that a large percentage of people in this country feel this is and should be a priority.

Kathryn, Hull, East Yorks

I can only say that I am impressed how you (Kate and Gerry) are keeping up with the loss of Madeleine. and the determined way of keeping her into the public eye. Michelle from Auckland has a good point, better inform your children in a smart way, than not telling them anything at all. Hopefully the abductor(s) of Madeleine and all other missing children in the world will come to senses. Children have the future, don't you forget about that, and by continuing this abduction you are also jepardizing your own future!
Kate and Gerry, we keep up prayers and thoughts for you!

Simone, Amsterdam, Holland

I'm thinking that whoever has taken Madeleine may not want to return her for fear of being brought to justice/caught by authorities. Perhaps publicising a way that the abductor could return to Madeleine anonymously, ie dropping her off somewhere where others could then notify parent/ authorities. I know this isn't catching the abductor but atleast Madeleine could be returned. Probably already thought of but worth a try.

Matt, Tauranga, New Zealand

Keep campaigning. Your little angel will return.
We have to tell our children the truth about the things going on in the world. It was hard to tell them about September 11th. About the people jumping out of the window. On every newspaper every tv channel. What do u tell them about Glasgow and all the bad things happens right now. Waht do parnts tell their children in iraq, somalia. Come on this is real life.
the campaign makes it much more difficult for abducters in the future. so this is for all our children not only for poor little madeleine.

Frank, Essen, Germany

Kate and Gerry you are doing great. Just ignore those awful parents, I am surprised by their total thoughtlessness. What would they have done if their child had gone missing, everything they possibly could - like you have. In this day and age all children should know the dangers for their own safety. Our children should also know how to recognise Maddie, they could provide a valuable lead. To those shortsighted parents - shame on you.

Wendy, Crawley, United Kingdom

I log on every day to see if there has been any news on missing Madeleine. I am not a parent but have a very close relationship with my nieces who are the same age and I can't even begin to imagine the pain and mental anguish you are going through. I pray that she is returned safely to you and her brother and sister soon.

Nuala, Dublin, Ireland

i think its a right thiong to saty to madelines abduction because having youir daughter abductined is never too late to return i hope and pray she returns safe and well soon.god bless you gerry abnd kate.

sarah hutchinson, telford, england

Alan Johnston has come home today - it's never too late for people to do the right thing. Stay strong, Gerry and Kate and keep on fighting for your little girl. The world is with you :o)

Vanessa Birtwistle, Liverpool, England

I think it's wrong that the advert has been banned in cinemas.
Children are amazing at recognising things (such as faces) that we as adults would take for granted amd miss.

Showing Madeleine it in cinemas improves the chances of a child/adult spotting her in public.

Good luck to Gerry and Kate - keep trying and don't give up

Daniel Wood, Stroud, England

Please abductor, whoever you are, have it in your heart to give back this little girl. It is not too late, It's never too late. Please take her to a safe place and let her go back to her family. Find the good in yourself.

julie, newcastle, staffordshire

Kate and Gerry I fully support the showing of Madeline at the Shrek film and every other film and anywhere that may be of exposure to help Madeline. I am so tired of these 'perfect moms' who criticised you on this, SHAME ON THEM!!. I wonder would they do less if it was their child who was snatched. Yes snatched because that is what happened and if they spent as much time putting pressure on the governments to clap down on child abuse etc.. instead of lobbying the Advertising Standards Authority the world would be a better place. Get real people this is someones child who we do not know where they are, who has them, and whats happeing to her. Its to your shame to have complained in these circumstances.

Clare, Ireland,

Why so many comments on what to tell children if faced with such a drastic situation on this forum. The comments should be about how parents should ensure better safety of children.

Anu, Bangalore, India

THIS STORY REALLY TOUCHES MY HEART, I LOVE ALL CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, COLOR OR RACE. I HAVE 5 GRANDCHILDREN AND AM CONSTANLY TELLING THEM HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM STRANGERS. I BELIEVE GOD HAS A SPECIAL HELL FOR ALL CHILD ABUSERS, I PRAY FOR MATTIE AND HER FAMILY EVERY NIGHT AND ASK GOD TO BRING HE HOME SAFE AND SOON. I FEEL FOR THE FAMILY AND HOPE THAT GOD BRINGS GOOD FROM ALL THIS.

CAROL PARRISH, PADUCAH, KY

Mrs McCann DID make a direct appeal about two days into the search,she said" please don't hurt her,don't scare her"

loulou, manchester, lancashire,england

I can't believe some people who have children are so hurtful as to complain about everything been done to find this lovely little girl. What a sad world! What makes it worse if knowing that the authorities know who the paodophiles are and can do nothing - bring in Sarah's Law. Parents need the truth. Well done to the McCanns - our thoughts are with you every minute of the day. Alan J came back today - let's hope for little Maddie's safe return soon God blessx

Pitchleys, Banstead, UK

Everyday we as a family think of madeleine.
I as a mother I look every evening to see if there is any news. Keeping Madeleine in the media and any other opportunity is positive.
Today I saw Madeleines photo at Norwich airport. Iam sure Madeleine is safe, I pray this comes to an end for Madeleine and your family.
You are both wonderful parents keep campaigning.
As everyone wants a safe return for Madeleine.
ps
Please find it in your heart to give her back to her brother and sister they need her as Madeleine needs them.

jenny Theobald Norfolk

jenny theobald, norfolk, GB

How can those parents complain? they should think how lucky they are to have their children by their side in a cinema instead of the pain of not knowing where your child is. If your child is missing, you want them back and you'll go to whatever lengths to get that, nobody, not even the parents in the cinema can say they wouldn't do the same.
The country is behind you Gerry and Kate, you do what you feel in your heart. Good luck xx

Gail, Castleford, England

I am still hoping and praying that Madeleine will be back with her family soon. Any child who is old enough to see the Shrek movie is old enough to understand that there are dangers in the world and that not everyone is what they seem. These days children must be taught these things , though poor Madeleine had no control over being taken whilst asleep.

Lynda Jackson, Hilton , South Africa

Madeleine's abduction is a sad fact of life and hiding children away from this is not helpful for the future. I have a home in Portugal not too far from where Madeleine was abducted and I have two daughter's, one of whom very clearly resembles Madeleine and who is just one year older than her and my other daughter is the same age. I pray every day that she will be found and that the McCann's will continue to find the strength from somewhere to carry on their search. I have explained to my children what has happened to Madeleine in the gentlest way I could without alarming them and they now know that if anyone tells them that neither their daddy or mummy doesn't want them any more, it is simply not true - ever. They also know our telephone numbers off by heart at home, our mobiles and at work. They know that if anyone tries to take them away, they must try to tell someone, catch someone's eye and say that they don't know this person and that they think they might be be taken away.

J Williams, Hertfordshire,

Like I wrote before,;we ALL, have to 'vibrate' positively. In our minds/hearts picture the person/people that are with Madeleine and imagine their hearts opening up. They have fathers and mothers, they have a consience. She will be returned or set free.
To Mrs. Mc Cann: They/he/she may have her fysically with them, they/he/she maybe working on her mind, but they/he/she can never possess her soul! Her soul is where it chooses to be. Guess where.....
Sending you all the courage in the world.
Ilse Vernet, Groningen, The Netherlands

Ilse Vernet, Groningen, Netherlands

My daughters and I look at Madeleine's website everyday. Any parent that complains about her being in movie thaeters is selfish. I think all that can be done to find this prescious little girl should be done.

My prayers are with Madeleins famliy.

Lacey, Napa, CA/USA

Martin from Cheltenham,
To the exclusion of the thousands of missing people from the UK, currently being ignored due to the media fixation on one little girl?

DK, Reading, UK

I have not been to the cinema for a while therefore have not seen the cinema campaign, but I think it's a great idea. I also think it should be shown between Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Every child should know the dangers of real life & the treats that they may face.
My son (aged 9) had a dream that Madeleine was found safe & well. Gerry / Kate - Dreams come true. Keep the positive thinking and the praying. My thoughts & prayers are with you both.

Gayle, Glasgow, Scotland

To the person who took Madeleine, find the kindness and compassion in your heart and return the child to her parents, you have all the capacity to do the right thing, please do not be afraid to do what is right and fair to the child, you shall receive forgiveness for choosing to do the right act of returning the child to her parents.

Nino, Victoria, Australia

bring her back safely

sharon l shelley, Essex, England

I have to say that this has consumed me from day one I can only hope and pray that little maddie is safe and well. My grand daughter and I say a pray each night for maddie. It goes Dear God please look after little Maddie and keep her safe help her get home to her mummy & daddy Amen

Libby, Canberra, Australia

I can't believe the parents who have complained at the cinemas. My 4 and 6 year olds are alway asking whether Madeleine has been found and as a family, we would have been pleased to see the advertisment before the film. Children should not be completely protected by the story of Madeleine's disappearance as they need to develop an awareness of the dangers out there.

Jane, London,

My heart goes out to you. Every evening when I put my two children to bed I thank God that they are safe. Madelaine has opened our eyes to the evils of this world and I hope and pray that her ordeal will open the eyes of the world's politicians as well; to show zero tolerance for evil acts agains children. They are the future and they are being exploited by adults; the people they should be able to look up to for guidance and support. The world should stand together and tell these people: enough is enough. There are no room in this world for people who harm innocent children.

Elreta Burger, Cape Town, South Africa

Dearest Gerry & Kate, may the Almighty God, the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time. My heart agonizes for you. This is so not the plan of God for you, and makes me think of the response of a father who lost his daughter in the Columbine Killings, to the question, 'where was God when your daughter was murdered?' "right where He was when His Son was dying". He is there weeps with you, and somehow will work this out for good, just trust Him. I am begging Him to so work the hearts of the abductors that they return precious Madeleine to where she belongs ... where every child belongs, in the arms of her mum.
Monica, a mother, South Africa

monica, cape town, south africa

The fact that the madelaine story has been made so public has helped parents throughout the world to be more vigilant in situations that we would not normally deem as dangerous. Please continue to show the story of Maddy in cinemas and wherever else possible to expose this terrible inhuman sickness that resides among us. To those parents who complained - you are in the ignorant minority - we want our young children to be aware of the dangers and understand the consequences of seemingly innocent interaction. We continue to pray for the safe return of Maddy to her wonderful family.

Amanda Robertson, Ndola, Zambia

Don't give up Mr and Mrs McCann. Leave no stone in the world unturned. No piece of the earth that does not show your daughters face. Make it that she is known on sight by all peoples. And let us all hope that she is found safe and well.
Wishing you both the greatest strength and support.

T. Bishop, London, UK

I cannot believe that some parents have complained. I have sat down and explained to my 7 year old daughter about Madeleine and how her mummy & daddy are still looking for her. Only the other day my daughter asked "Is Madeleine home yet mummy?". This has to be kept in the public eye for all our sakes - no-one ever wants this to happen to them.

Louise Bryant, Cranleigh, Surrey, UK

I wonder what those complaining parents at the movies would say if it was their daughter missing. Keep putting the word out there and don't let anyone or anything stop you!
By catching the guilty party, you are keeping all of our children safe.

A. Kelly, Santa Monica, California

MADELEINNE IS OUT THERE SOMEWHERE. If only for her sake we must put all our utmost thoughts, prayers and efforts into her safe return. We must be positive and support her parents in this unimaginable drama. Whatever our personal feelings about her parents an the investigation are, we must admire and continue to support the efforts they have made.

Least we forget we are talking about a 4 year old child off on a holiday abroad with her mum, dad, brother and sister all the dreams and excitment any child of that age would have would have.

Chris, Manosque, FRANCE

While it is okay, my opinion, for Michelle in New Zealand to choose the life is tough and tell the kids approach, it is also an okay approach for the parents who don't agree. If the movie is a pg movie and the parents are unaware of the Madeleine part before going those parents have no choice before their children are made aware.. Parental guiding would include whether to tell children about an abduction, which a movie about that would not be pg. Just a thought. Also, some children might be more affected than others so it seems something to handle on an individual basis. It is unclear to me if the parents were aware of the Madeleine part before taking children to the movie.

Pat, USA,

I would just like to say keep up the work Gerry and Kate. It will be your hard work that will make Madeleine's abductor give her back to you. Its truly amazing what your doing and your an inspiration to me and so many others. I check news and your website so many times a day and having the add at Shrek movie is a great thing. Not everyone can be happy with every decision that is made. We need to make children so aware not wrap them up in cotton wool. So I don't know why parents out their have a problem with the add. I have a son the same age as Madeleine and he asks about her every day.

Nuala, Dublin, Ireland

yes dam rite she has the rite to do so too i would my self cos i have 3 children and i would do the same as her mum has been so the sicko's who has her let her please cos it i just sick and i am askin for the return of the little girl as well.

anita, minehead, england

I think it is fantastic the way everyone is rallying round!!
We must not let it rest and keep searching day and night!
Someone, somewhere WILL have the key that opens the door .......to Madeleine coming home!!!!
I am sure of it!

Look what prayers, hope and faith in humanity have done for Alan Johnston!!!!!

Angela Singleton, Stratford upon Avon, UK

While I understand the parents concern who were in the movie theatre, children recoginze other children and why not make sure that everyone see's her face. There are to many children missing and we need to support each other on finding them. These families need to think about what if it were there children missing, would they have reacted that way? My only suggesstion would be to show the info after the movie as I am sure it was on the minds of several people trying to enjoy a good show with their families and this tragic event sadly stays with you regardless and they couldn't really enjoy themselves. I pray for her daily and she will be found!

Cori Bailey, Frisco, TX

To Mr and Mrs McCann. We are praying 'round the world for the safe return of your precious little one. Don't worry about what others think, just keep doing what you think is best to find her. May she be back in your arms today. This minute!

Donna Andrews, Sebastopol, California, USA

Keep strong Kate and Gerry, your campaign will not be in vein. Ignore the pettiness of cinema complaints, any parent will do everything in their power to secure the safe return of their child.

Deborah April, Plattekoof, Cape Town, South Africa

My heart goes out to the family. I cannot imagine what they have gone through or their suffering.
I only hope that whoever took Madeleine finally develops a conscience and returns her alive and unharmed to her family. The kidnapper/s should really think hard about the grief and emotional stress they have caused this family. It is not too late. Please bring Madeleine home. Because either way the kidnapper/s will be the losers in the end and will spend the rets of their lives on the run if they don't do the right thing.

Katie, Wellington, New Zealand

For goodness sake, anyone in the same situation would do anything to get their child back. Children, nowdays, unfortunately have to be made aware that there are bad
people out there. It is up to parents to educate children, as they cannot be kept wrapped up in cotton wool. Children need to know what has happened. Its sad but true. Lets hope and pray, the McCanns get their lovely daughter back, and if they do, whoever has taken her and whoever has helped should pay a very very high price for what they have done.

Mary, Winchester, UK

I bet if it was their daughter, son, family or friend that was suffering this agonising ordeal they would want the message to reach every available ear. It was just plain selfish of those in the cinema, life is very hard and its best to be vigilant. and up to speed with the ugly side of life - young and old and know that terible things can happen and do to all walks of life.

Gerry & Kate - keep up your campaign no matter what-there are millions rooting for you.

Jazz, London, England

I feel for the McCanns, nobody should have to endure this kind of pain and I pray for Maddie every day, somebody somewhere must know something, give this little girl back to her parents where she belongs. What i want to know is when are we all going to stand up for our childrens rights, these people should not be allowed to walk the streets, if something is not done now then it will be another child and then another child, we need to put a stop to it now. Every day there is another story about a child be violated by these horrible predators and everytime it feels like a knife to the heart it has to end now.

Paula Rigby, stoke-on-trent, staffs

I wrote this poem for Madeleine and her family
Madeleine.
The smile of an angel
with eyes to reflect
an innocent soul.
Character ,bright and lively
brimming with joy.
Enveloped by a family,
bonded by a wholesome love.
Beyond price.
Limitless.
Without compare.
Sweet Angel,not forgotten.
Engrained in our hearts.
Each moment precious.
A life to be well lived.
We pray.

My thoughts and prayers are,every day for this babe,her Mum and Dad and all, even the person who has her. I wait for the joy of her return.

bridie breen

bridie breen, Prestwich ,Manchester, United Kingdom

i think that it is the right thing to say to whoever is keeping her and they will see how much she is loved and they will put her in a safe place for her to be found. god bless Kate and Gerry. xxxxxxxxxxxx

sophie smith, telford, england

I agree completely with Michelle, and with the Odeon for showing the advert portraying Madeleine. Every single avenue should be explored and used so that Madeleine is kept in the forefront of our minds. The parents who complained still have the luxury of taking their child to the cinema, Gerry and Kate don't and to deny them the power to make use of every venue is extremely selfish. I am sure the advert was not frightening in any way to the children, and it may do a lot of good to warn them of the dangers in the world today.

jcb, Cheshire, England

To the parents who complained how SELFISH are you .You need to put yourself in gerry and kates shoes just for a minuet one of my children wondered off in a shop and it was only for 5 minuets i could bearly breath , just think what they must be fealling my heart goes out to them , WELL DONE TO THE ODEON FOR KEEPING THIS IN THE PUBLIC .

KATIE, ACOCKS GREEN BIRMINGHAM , ENGLAND

If theres a God out there He will return MADELEINE to her loving family. I pray every day for her safe return. Keep looking for her Mr + Mrs McCann and you will find her please God.

yvonne, Limerick, Ireland

I am completely consumed by this tragic, cruel crime. What has been said in past posts about the parents' lack of judgement, etc. is now "water under the bridge". What needs to happen is to focus on darling, innocent Madeleine! She is probably completely confused and scared and needs her mommy and daddy desperately! I am so distraught by this that I have a difficult time sleeping. I am the grandfather to a dear, darling 3 yr old girl and I know how these little ones act. They are so friendly and free! I pray that Madeleine is found quickly and safely however, as time passes without any luck, it becomes more difficult. She is so precious and dear! My heart cries out to her parents. PLEASE,DON'T GIVE UP!

John Mercer, Easley, South Carolina USA

These people have little to complain about. I get so frustrated every morning the first thing i do is turn on sky news in the hope that there is news on madeline. I can only imagine the pain for her parents. my little girl constantly asks me is there any news on her and she is only 5. She knows all about madelines abduction as we arrived in Portugal on the day after madeline went missing and have been following it every day since. We will continue to pray for her safe return which hopefully will be very soon.

Jackie Hynes, Julianstown, Ireland

I check this site each day to see if there is any news. My thoughts and prayers are with you, just please dont give up looking for your daughter she must be out there somewhere and someone must know where she is.

Theresa Bavastro, Hamilton, New Zealand

I want the McCanns to know that I support their efforts and applaud their continuing work to keep Madeleine in the minds of the public. I encourage them to keep plugging away! I truly believe with all my heart that Madeleine will come home safe, sound, and soon!

Lizabeth, Pennsylvania, USA

my class pray for you every day

Liam Buckley, melbourne, australia

I think that these parents who have complained about the advert being shown before Shrek the Third have obviously not learned anything from this tragic story - they should be encouraging their children to be safety aware. Near my house, there are hundreds of yellow ribbons being tied to lamposts by children so that she is not forgotten.

Rachael, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

There are parents out there who chose to live in never never land and chose to keep their kids there too. They have the nerve to complain about Madeleine's ad in a cinema, which must have spoiled their popcorn and viewing pleasure. I pray that one day their children are not abducted. Only then will they realise that the ad campaign is a serious message. Sorry if it upsets them, but it could be there child.

Dr Timothy Chan, Swansea, UK

The Odeon should ignore these parents as I believe 99% of parents who take their children to see Shrek have no problem with it - if your child is old enough to watch Shrek then they are old enough to know that there are many bad people out there and also should be made aware of this. Everything possible needs to be done to find this little girl and other children who are missing, which this campaign also helps bring to light. The parents who complain - put yourself if the shoes of Kate and Gerry McCann and their extended family. My daughter is 8 years old and obviously is affected by what has happened to Madeleine and prays for her return - you should encourage your children to pray - this is reality and as much as we like to wrap our children up - this has happened. Gerry and Kate - stay strong and positive - I'm sure Madeleine will be returned to you soon - Alan Johnson has been released today and now the English public and praying that Madeleine is also released. God Bless

Jacqui , Manchester, England

Shame on those parents that complained!. I disassociate myself completely from them and do not want to be counted among them.

Clare, Ireland,

I cannot believe parents are complaining about missing Madeleines case being shown at cinemas. I have a 3yr old daughter and have explained to her about Madeleine and the dangers out there but not to scare her, enough to make her aware. If she sees a picture of Madeleine she points and says "missing girl mummy", she wears her 'Look for Madeleine' wristband also in support. All I say to parents is, what if your child was taken, would you not do everything possible to find them, I know I would. Well done to the McCann family for all they are doing to get Madeleine back.

Jo, Northamptonshire, England

I believe that anything which helps must be valid. I think Madeleine has touched so many hearts, and also brought to worldwide attention the fact that awful things like this abduction, whilst thankfully not common, are not unknown. Let's hope it helps some of the other families in similar circumstances as well. Continuing to pray for her safe return, and asking God to protect her wherever she is.

Margaret, Cannock, England

Keep believing and leave no stone unturned in your search for Madeleine. Speak to everyone that can help, infiltrate the criminal community if necessary and play dirty to get Madeleine back. My thoughts are with you both, my daughter is 4 today and I sympathise with everything you are going through.

Alan Francis , Birmingham, England

Madeleine's abduction, made me realise the importance of letting young children be aware of the dangers in the world. My daughter is 3 years old, she is aware of Madeleine (in the fact that someone has taken her away). I have explained to her that if ever someone tried to take her away that she should make as much noise as possible to get other peoples attention and let it be known that this person is a stranger to her or that they are not her mummy or daddy. To be forewarned is to be forearmed.

Nicky, Liverpool, England

I think the cinema campaign should most definitely be shown. As a mother I feel oftrn there are times when the reality of life should be discussed with children and this is one of those times. Madeiline's poster is in shop windows right acrosss south Liverpool. The support for Gerry and Kate is huge. I hope the media continue their support. Keeping Madeleine's face in the view of the public is important and forces the police to continue their enquiries. We are thinking of you Gerry and Kate and are hoping for the safe return of Madeiline. xx

jayne , liverpool,

Absolutely agree with Michelle from New Zealand and as this is an evil world we are all living in all our children need to be protected as much as possible. Its never too late for wee Madeleine to be returned and I know everyone is praying and hoping this will happen soon.
As always Gerry and Kate are in my prayers.

isobel brogan, chapelhall, scotland

My heart goes out to this couple, my god they must be heartbroken.
To the people who complained about an appeal in the cinemas for a child who was lifted from her sleep, by a complete stranger, and who has so far not been returned to her family, at least you have your complete family sleeping in your home, these poor people have no idea where their beloved daughter is. Shame on you for complaining about a short plea about a little girl's abduction.
My 4 year old grandson knows all about Madeleine, as I told him about her, but so to did his nursery. People need to be aware about things like this. Unfortunately, we live in a society full of paedophiles etc, therefore we have to educate our children about things like this.

Ann, Glasgow,

you are an inspiration to everyone, madeleine and her brother and sister are very lucky to have you both as parents, please never give up or be brought down by negative comments, prayers are said by us every day,i am sure with gods help madeleine will soon be back safe with you both. god bless you both.

mary turner, manchester, england

It will never be too late to return Madeleine and people that try to keep this story from their children, are keeping real life from their children. This is the real world, things like this happen everyday, you have to tell your children about this to make them aware that there are dangerous people out there.
I admire the strength the McCanns are showing and the more media broadcasting about this, the more chance of Madeleine coming back unharmed. As long as she is in the spotlight the way she is at the moment, the better. The people who abducted her for whatever reason surely think twice about whatever they are doing while all the world is aware of Madeleine. I just hope that the right decision will be made and she will be returned to her parents vey soon.

Daniela Nolan, Wigan,

dont worry what people say after it is your daughter that as been abuducted not there,s and i hope you find her soon and that she is returned safe and well like alan johnson to day god bless you all

lesley, yate bristol , uk

For the last two months Gerry and Kate are constantly on my mind. How do they manage to live each day. Being a parent of young children I can hardly imagine the pain they must be going through. And how strong I find they are.
Who are these people who are capable of taking children from their parents. They really must miss certain cells in their brains, have no consience to commit such deeply sad crimes.
I pray for Madeleine and her save return, she has a life to live!
Abductor(s): no time to waiste, bring her back.

Elizabeth, Overveen, Holland

To me the fact that the abduction of children, in this instance Madeleine, is being given so much attention is fantastic. It is appalling that there are so many children affected and for whom there hasn't been a voice till now. I am with you too Kate and Gerry and I pray you have renewed strength to keep focussed.

Ros, Greenock, Scotland

I'm a parent of a 2 year old and 5 year old with one on the way... We have deliberately exposed our children to Madeleine' story because they need to know. To complain about a campaign ad prior to movie being shown is endemic of the self-centered nature of people today. People find it hard to live beyond themselves at times and I understand that. Your burden is heavy and I pray that God will help in this situation.

Mark Jones, Rhyl, Wales,UK

every one are still praying for madelines safe return
always in my prayers
xxxx

ashleigh, leics,

Don't give in. May God and people of good heart be with you.

Ilona, London, UK

I feel sorry for those parents who complained about the advertising of missing Madeleine, so they want to protect their children from the story of madeleine? my god!!!!they should protect their children from sick people who steals children and predators,,,,,so parents ,,,talk to ur kids,tell them about evil people who are watching those poor little kids who are in a way naive,,,i have a 4 year old little girl and i sat down with her and explained to her what happened to little Madeleine. and people please leave the McCann family alone.When an unspeakably awful thing happens, compassion is more appropriate than judging .

Hanna, San juan, PUERTO RICO

There are parents out there who chose to live in never never land and chose to keep their kids there too. They have the nerve to complain about Madeleine's ad in a cinema, which must have spoiled their popcorn and viewing pleasure. I pray that one day their children are not abducted. Only then will they realise that the ad campaign is a serious message. Sorry if it upsets them, but it could be their child.

Dr Timothy Chan, Swansea, UK

I pray every day for the safe return of this innocent being. I have been heartbroken and undone. Albert Einstein proposed that the only real question to ask is whether or not the universe is a friendly place. Maddie's predicament has served to make us all ask ourselves the tough questions. God Bless her tonight. May she be warm, dry; with good things to eat. May someone read her a bedtime story. May she be back in her mother's arms again.

Donna Andrews, Sebastopol, California, USA

Regarding the announcements of Madeleine's abduction in the cinema, both sides have their point. Of course the McCanns are entitled to try everything they can to find their child. Certainly using the media is a great option.
However, the parents who took their children to the cinema and who were not happy to see the campaign on the screen are also entitled to disagree with it and to express their opinion and dissatisfaction. It may not have been the most important place to show Madeleine. All those parents watching that film with their kids know a lot about Madeleine's disappearance at this point. Maybe this campaign should be shown elsewhere, before adults films for instance.

patricia clemente, Hannover, Germany

Yes, I think this is the only way to plead the abductors to return the poor child without harming her. If they are god fearing and has little soft heart, deffinetly they will return her. Only way to pray to god to change the abductors mind to return the child and we have full faith, that the good god will show the path.
Our prayers are always with you and I hope she will be back soon. Everyday, we are visiting this site, and our hearts are crying to see the little baby and my office even the office boy still asking how is madeline.

Leena soares, Abu Dhabi, UAE

What a strange thing to say. Even 50 years on will not be too late. If I was to find myself in the same situation, I would never, ever stop searching, stop hoping, I wouldn't need to make such a remark. The whole situation has shades of Azaria Chamberlain about it.

Virginia, Hobart, Tasmania

Madeleine's abduction needs to be kept in the public eye for as long as possible so any way that her parents can raise awareness of the situation I am in agreement with. All too often a news story breaks and then disappears without the situation being resolved. Children need to be aware of the dangers that we face in the modern world.

Angela, Rochdale, England

I think of you all each day and pray that little Madeleine will soon be home. She is just like my grandaughter and somehow the heartache seems all the more real. keep campaining and we'llall keep supporting you. Penny

Penny Snaith, Darley Dale, Derbyshire

My heart goes out to the Mc Cann's and their family.
I only hope that more is going on behind the scenes.
I am sure that there is no need for me to say never give up looking for Madeleine. As they said themselves at the begining of this horror...Let this be a template for finding all missing children.....Good Luck and I hope and pray that you find her safe and unharmed.

Marian, Kidlington, England

All our prays are with you! Everyday! Don´t stop! Every stone has to be turned!

Andreas, Düsseldorf, Germany

Don't lose heart; keep your Faith. I've no idea why this has happened to your family, & I'm not some do-gooder religious nutter, but please remember that God loves your precious girl even more than you do, & God IS big enough to deal with this situation. Our family prays for her,& for you ,every day till she is returned to you. I pray that you have the courage & strength to continue your campaign, & that your family can continue to support you in whatever ways you need it .God bless little Madeleine & God bless the 2 of you.

Nichole, sydney, australia

children need to be made aware of the dangers of strangers, my children wear their bands for Madeline with pride and are hoping and praying every single day that Madeline will be reunited with her family, Katie and Gerry are an inspiration for everyone, "NEVER GIVE UP HOPE" XX

JACKIE BURNHAM, GREAT GLEN LEICESTER, ENGLAND

I think of you all every day .

chris burgess, Dorset , England