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7th Campaign SOS The Americas

Introduction to SOS THE AMERICAS

7th CAMPAIGN
SOS THE AMERICAS
October 23, 2009 – April 14, 2010

October 19 2009 Press Conference

Step By Step organized its 7th Campaign, called SOS THE AMERICAS. George Marcello was following Pope John Paul 2’s wise words in seeking the youth carry on the message. The campaign started in Wasilla Alaska on October 23, 2009. There was high hopes that Governor Sarah Palin was going to kick this off by liting the Torch at Wasilla High School. We wanted to have Republicans, Democrats & Independants join together and set an inspirational tone to Americans. The Torch was carrid through Canada and entered the lower 48 States in Maine. The Torch continued through all the NE States and when it arrived in Washington DC, a premolition happened.

8th Campaign SOSTHEWORLD Million Student Torch Relay around the World 2011 - 2014
During our stop in Washington DC March 24 2010 under Step By Step's, 7th Campaign SOS THE AMERICAS, 
After 35,000 Thousand Miles & almost 10 Years since Pope John Paul II Blessed The Torch of Life,
The Torch arrived home @ Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
 and a new vision occured SOS THE WORLD 

 

Pre SOS THE AMERICAS Videos  2009-2010
All Pre SOS THE AMERICAS Videos
Badmus Family
Clairmont Humphrey
Lidia Sorbara
Mattia Lombardo
Robin Rocca
Steven Pho
Student Awards

Our Truck Of Life Angels (Drivers)
Ist Driver Mr Terry Phillips Toronto, ON Canada
2nd Driver Mr Bob Fairbanks, Laconia, NH USA
3rd Driver Lt Charlie Lubowicki, Hamden, CT USA
4th Driver Mr Glenn Schroeder, East Haven CT USA
A couple of Torch Champions 
Pittsburgh Student Jamaliah Beverly needs 3 organ transplant
Connecticut
Baby Quinn recieves his heart

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Alaska SOS THE AMERICAS Kickoff
Wasilla AK Day 1 Oct 23 2009
Anchorage AK Day 1 Oct 23 2009 
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Canadian Cities Torch Relay
Vancouver BC to Montreal QC
November 2 - December 21 2009

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Canada to USA Torch Relay
Toronto ON -Buffalo NY Day 98 Jan 30 2010
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Maine Events
Bangor ME Day 100 Feb 1 2010
Augusta ME Day 101 Feb 2 2010
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Vermont Events
Montpelier VT Day 103 Feb 4 2010
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New Hampshire Events 
Concord NH Day 104 Feb 5 2010
Manchester NH Day 107 Feb 8 2010
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Massachussetts Events
Cambridge MA Day 109 Feb 9 2010
Boston MA Day 110 Feb 10 2010
Worcester MA Day 111 Feb 11 2010
Springfield MA Day 112 Feb 12 2010
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Rhode Island Events
Providence RI Day 114 Feb 15 2010
Warwick RI Day 116 Feb 17 2010
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Connecticut Events
Hamden CT Day 118 Feb 19 2010 
Hartford CT Day 122 Feb 23 2010
East Haven Day 136 Mar 9 2010
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New York Events
Rochester NY Day 124 Feb 25 2010 
Buffalo NY Day 125 Feb 26 2010
New York NY Day 135 Mar 8 2010
Press Release
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Pennsylvannia Events
Pittsburgh PA Day 138 Mar 11 2010
Philadelphia PA Day 139 Mar 12 2010

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Delaware Events
Wilmington DE Day 141 Mar 15 2010 

Dover DE Day 143 Mar 17 2010
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Maryland Events 
Baltimore MD Day 145 Mar 19 2010
Annapolis MD Day 148 Mar 22 2010
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Washington DC Events
Washington DC Day 150 Mar 24 2010 
Washington DC Day 171 Apr 14 2010
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Torch of Life inspires America - Feb - Mar 2010
In just 6 short weeks, during SOS THE AMERICAS, the Torch Of Life inspired countless Americans
By recruiting the Media, Public and all levels of Government,
Democrats, Republicans & Independants came together

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S
enator Arlen Specter (D) Pennsylvannia
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank George Marcello and Step By Step
for taking the Torch Of Life on a 12,000 mile journey"
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D) Rhode Island
"I know you've carried the Torch to RI and there's a long road ahead, but I am certain 
your passion and the enthusiasm will spark many others to this vital cause"
 
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D) New Hampshire
"We would like to invite you and Linda
to a coffee reception with Senator Jeanne Shaheen, in her office"  
Senator Jack Reed (D) Rhode Island
"Step By Step is also noteworty for its encouragement of student particapation
in the efforts to promote organ & tissue donations"
Senator Joseph I Lieberman (I) Connecticut
"Today's Torch Trek participants represent Connecticutt and empowers
their local community and beyond"
Senator Patrick Leahy (D) Vermont
" I was delighted to hear that students from my hometown of Montpelier were assisting Step By Step"
Senator Kirsten E Gillibrand (D) New York
"For over 12 years Step By Step has brought comfort to families in need of organ & tissue donations
" US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)

Senator Christopher J Dodd (D) Connecticut
"Please accept my heartiest good wishes for continued success,
never doubt, you have made a difference"
Senator Susan Collins (R) Maine
"Today we recognize the great work being done by Step By Step and Student Torch Champions"
Senator Mark Begich (D) Alaska
"I wish I could be there in person to cheer on the devoted young people"
Governor M Jodi Rell (D) Connecticut
"Whereas, I M. Jodi Rell proclaim Step By Step awareness week in Connecticutt"
Governor Edward G Rendell (D) Pennsylvannia
"As the Torch passed across Pennsylvannia, countless people became aware
of organ & tissue donations"
Governor Sean Parnell (R) Alaska
"God speed as you carry the Torch of Life and the critical message"
Governor John Lynch (D) New Hampshire
"Thank you again for your service to those in need across our country"
Governor John E. Baldacci (D) Maine
"You are making valuable contributions to the health & welfare
of our communities across Maine" 
Cambridge MA Proclamation for SOS THE AMERICAS
"Be it resovled we pass the resolution for George Marcello & Step By Step"
"I was particularly moved by Pope John Paul 2 and Step By Step"
US Senator Benjamin Cardin (MD)
Congressman James P McGovern (D) Massachusetts
"Thank you for all your dedication and coming to my hometown"
US Rep James McGovern (MA)
Congressman Peter Welch (D) Vermont
"I want to celebrate your tireless efforts, your journey is inspiring"
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) Maine
"I read with much interest how the Torch started with Victor Davis,
and then Kristopher" US Rep Chellie Pingree (ME)
Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D) New Hampshire
"Congradulations to Mr George Marcello for starting Step By Step
and inspiring people around the world" 
 
 

State Senator Bettye Davis (D) Alaska
Mayor Dan Sullivan Anchorage Alaska
Mayor Vern E. Rupright (R) Wasilla, Alaska
Senator Olympia Snowe (R) Maine
Congressman Mike Michaud (D) Maine
Governor Jim Douglas (R) Vermont
Mayor Ted Gatsas Manchester NH
Mayor Joseph C O'Brien Worcester MA
Mayor Domenic J Sarno Springfield MA
Congressman James R Langevin (D) Rhode Island
Mayor David N Cicillini (D) Providence Rl  
Governor Jack Markell (D) Delaware
Mayor Carleton E Carey Sr (I) Dover DE
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