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SOS THE AMERICAS
On October 23 2009 the famous Torch Of Life was lit in Wasilla, Alaska. It was the start of 2 year journey that ends up in Argentina October 24 2011. During this journey thousands of students will carry the Torch from almost 300 cities in 36 countries of the Americas. Together, with the community, media and all levels of Government, these student torch champions will bring organ & tissue donations to the forefront and hopefully help save many lives

ALASKA US: KICKOFF OCTOBER 23 2009

SOS THE AMERICAS
On October 23 2009 the famous Torch Of Life was lit in Wasilla, Alaska. It was the start of 2 year journey that ends up in Argentina October 24 2011. During this journey thousands of students will carry the Torch from almost 300 cities in 36 countries of the Americas. Together, with the community, media and all levels of Government, these student torch champions will bring organ & tissue donations to the forefront and hopefully help save many lives

OCTOBER 23 2009
Student Torch Champions from Wasilla High School carried Torch of Life from Wasilla to Anchorage

George Marcello takes off on Continental Airlines at Toronto Airport on October 21 2009
Arrives in Anchorage after a 13 hour flight at the Howard Johnson Hotel and later at the Grand Anchorage Hotel
Wal Mart kindly delievers the Lamp Oil to George's hotel. They save the day
Takes off from Grand Anchorage Hotel at 6:45 am in a Taxi to arrive in Wasilla to begin the SOS THE AMERICAS Campaign
Torch of Life arrives at Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla Alaska
George prepares the webcast equipment with help from Eddy Stevens in Toronto
PBS reporter arrives to cover event
Sports Complex Manager James Hastings helps out with preparing the big kickoff
Susan Kelley, (mom) and Student Torch Champions Alison Kelley, Todd, Jessica, Noah and Brooke behind camera arrive to prepare big kick off
Deputy Chief, Craig Robinson, and Wasilla Police provide police escort for students
Web cast went well, used HD Camera and microphone

PBS Reporter helps George out with the driving for the entire days event
Student Torch Champions Alison Kelley, Todd, Jessica, Noah run through Wasilla to Wasilla High School

Student Torch Champions Alison Kelley, Todd, Jessica, Noah arrive at Wasilla High School
VP Dan Michael was the man responsible in making this kickoff happen in Alaska. He shares a few words with us
Susan Kelley (mom) helped to drive and organize the days events
Students and Susan prepare the 2nd half of the event by running tofrom Northway Mall to Anchorage Town Square

Webcast gets prepared at Anchorage Town Square. This was very challenging, ATT comes to the rescue with an internet provider. Doug Lemarsh brought the box to the square and thanks goes to John Fulton from Tel Alaska for arranging this.
Special guest speakers were Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan and Life Alaska Donor Services CEO Bruce Zalneraitis
Alaskan Torch Students arrive with the Torch and pass it to Mayor Sullivan
NBC & CBS cover the event
Susan Alison films for us

Alaskan Student Torch Champs, Alison, Noah, Jessica, Todd, Brooke & Mom Susan Kelley take time to reflect on the incredible day's activities

CBS KTVA Show on their news network an inspiring story on the SOS THE AMERICAS

CEO Bruce Zalneraitis of Life Alaska Donor Services gives George an excellent tour of their office in Anchorage. George was very impressed. Bruce was kind enough to spend some time with George during his stay in Anchorage and made sure he was fed so he continue his journey

Supporters
GREAT SUPPORT FROM WASILLA HIGH SCHOOL & STUDENTS
SUSAN KELLEY (MOM)
LIFE ALASKA DONOR SERVICES
CURTIS MENARD SPORTS COMPLEX
JAMES HASTINGS
WASILLA POLICE SERVICES
ANCHORAGE WAL MART
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
ANCHORAGE GRAND HOTEL
ANCHORAGE PARKS & RECREATION
ANCHORAGE CITY HALL
WASILLA CITY HALL
ALASKA ATT
TEL ALASKA
GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL
SENATOR MARK BEGICH
MAYOR VERN RUPRIGHT
MAYOR DAN SULLIVAN
SENATOR BETTYE DAVIS
REPRESENTATIVE MAX GREUNBERG

VANCOUVER CA: DAY 10 NOVEMBER 2 2009

SOS THE AMERICAS
On October 23 2009 the famous Torch Of Life was lit in Wasilla, Alaska. It was the start of 2 year journey that ends up in Argentina October 24 2011. During this journey thousands of students will carry the Torch from almost 300 cities in 36 countries of the Americas. Together, with the community, media and all levels of Government, these student torch champions will bring organ & tissue donations to the forefront and hopefully help save many lives

Vancouver, Canada
November 2 2009
Day 10
St John's School

Prinicipal David Darling and his school St John's School participated with four of their track students. The Torch was lit at St John's School and carried to Vancouver City Hall where Deputy Mayor Heather Deal recieved the Torch

Our supporters
Lorenzo Bruno
Quality Inn
Canadian Tire (Cambie & 7th Ave)

SASKATOON CA: DAY 23 NOVEMBER 15 2009

SOS THE AMERICAS
On October 23 2009 the famous Torch Of Life was lit in Wasilla, Alaska. It was the start of 2 year journey that ends up in Argentina October 24 2011. During this journey thousands of students will carry the Torch from almost 300 cities in 36 countries of the Americas. Together, with the community, media and all levels of Government, these student torch champions will bring organ & tissue donations to the forefront and hopefully help save many lives

Saskatoon
November 15 2009
Day 23
Day's Inn Hotel

Management from Day's Inn provided accomondations and the location for a Press Conference at the Hotel as the campaign rolled into Saskatoon

Supporters
Day's Inn
Earl's Restaurant
Global TV
CTV TV
Star Phoenix Newspaper
Our supporters
Comfort Inn
East Side Marios
Shoppers Drug Mart

VAUGHAN CA: DAY 40 DECEMBER 2 2009

SOS THE AMERICAS
On October 23 2009 the famous Torch Of Life was lit in Wasilla, Alaska. It was the start of 2 year journey that ends up in Argentina October 24 2011. During this journey thousands of students will carry the Torch from almost 300 cities in 36 countries of the Americas. Together, with the community, media and all levels of Government, these student torch champions will bring organ & tissue donations to the forefront and hopefully help save many lives

The Torch Of Life came to:
Vaughan, Canada
December 2 2009
Day 40

The Torch Of Life began at St Joan Of Arc Catholic High School in the morning. Vaughan Student Torch Champions Emilia Hogan & Daniel Barrett were joined by VP Brett Crook to begin a 12 kilometer run. Principal Antonella Rubino organized a beautiful sendoff. Westview Centennial Secondary School teacher Terry Jones arranged a great reception for the students as they relayed the Torch to Toronto Champion Namita Patel. The Torch was then carried to De La Salle College. Along the way a woman got hit by a car in an accident, we found later that she was ok. De La Salle VP Robert Lundy arranged a great Student Assembly and Toronto Champion Michele Knecht ran with all the students to Queens Park. MPP Frank Klees and Toronto Police Staff Inspector David McCleod & Inspector Glenn Holt recieved the Torch from the Students. It was a great for everyone

Supporters
St Joan Of Arc Catholic High School
Antonella Rubino
Westview Centennial Secondary School
Terry Jones
De La Salle College
Robert Lundy
Queens Park
MPP Frank Klees
Staff Inspector David McLeod
Inspector Glenn Holt
Toronto Police
York Police
Travelodge Hotel
Toronto Sun