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Dr. Richard Darling and the Fair Foundation
http://www.fairfoundation.org
endorse George Marcello as a CNN Hero
click to see their letter


Step By Step is a charity dedicated to promote organ & tissue donations
and hopefully save lives by;
Empowering Students to carry the Torch Of Life
and bring Genuine love throughout the world
Pope John Paul II blesses Torch Of Life Sept 5 2001
Vatican Radio interview - Sept 6 2001

"Organ & Tissue donations is a Genuine Act Of Love
Let the youth carry the Torch Of Life and they will inspire the world" PJP2
 


Step By Step's 8th Campaign SOS THE WORLD

On October 6 2010,  in Washington DC Step By Step begins a 4 year tour;
From Pope John Paul 2 Cultural Building to US Capital Building, to the rest of the world;
 
Millions of Students will relay the Torch of Life throughout 200 countries;
On September 5 2011 @ 11:05 am at Vatican City, kids will arrive with the Torch Of Life;
To mark the 10th year anniversary since Pope John Paul II blessed it;
At the very spot & the very minute since the Pope said pass the Torch to the kids
And bring genuine love throughout the world

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

Picture Sideshow
(Click to see support letter)
Senator 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

Finally !!!!!!!!
The entire history of Step by Step on video
- over 5,000 videos
- from the first step to the hundreth million step
- 1996 to 2010
- all 7 campaigns
- over 1000 cities, millions of people
- includes, Popes, Politicians, Celebrities
- and amazing stories from the public
- all 100% real, better than reality shows
- videos are very organized, 
- hour by hour, day by day for the past 14 years
- how it all started after George Marcello recieved the gift of life in 1995  
- from the first step 1997 to the Torch of Life 2000 
- to the Pope 2001 to Kristopher 2004 to kids carrying it around the world 2007-2014
- these videos are proof of this ongoing incredible journey
- and the countless lives it has touched


1st Campaign Toronto Ottawa Walk - Aug 17 - 31 1997
1st Step Aug 17 1997 - 11:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=67AF1728CB2E649D 

2nd Campaign Ontario Walk - 2500 miles - Jun - Sep 1999
The Planning Events 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3120BB624EE8D964
Ontario Walk 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=619CED7F8774BA09

3rd Campaign Canada Walk - 12000 miles - Jun 2000 - Aug 2002
The Planning Events 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=564EAB3BAA1C941F 
Canada Walk 2000
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FEB76CCCB7B8016C
Canada Walk 2001 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=83B24516EB520879
Canada Walk 2002 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9952C6E87DF4F61A
Canada Media
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=40E1A1EB611EAFB2


4th Campaign Kristopher's Wish - 13 year old walks across Canada Jan - Dec 2004
The Planning Events
 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=52B784B006151572
Kris's Walk Jan- Feb 2004
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=09942E26F1F0410D
Kris's Walk Mar- Apr 2004
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=11114F6C430F55A2
Kris's Walk May- Dec 2004
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=986E490B771608E2
Kris's short videos
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EE7B4542720993CE

5th Campaign European Tour 5 country trek 2005 - 2006
The Journey

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=95CCA0FA6156B743

6th Campaign SOS4000 Student Torch Relay across Canada 2007-2008
The Planning Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7DF2C8CE9BC311C9
Newfoundland Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=93E64E691C9C79B7
Nova Scotia Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=75BF849BF6D90E52
Prince Edward Island Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=877E91EAE08044A5
New Brunswick Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=26782F7974CA2F4D
Quebec Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4E2759DF7A25736D
Ontario Events Pt 1
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5F75804AAEDB7BA0
Ontario Events Pt 2
 
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9B8FCB3976DFEE9C
Manitoba Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=320956B08C274790
Saskatchewan Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F2BF53F4F196B217
Alberta Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F25301854F2BF3C3
British Columbia Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=0EAC50FC4D71AD46
Yukon Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4451F452AB1A5FB0
Northwest Territories Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=24B7342491179AE0
Post CANADA SOS4000 Events
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5A8C1E3B3CD76BBA

SOS4000 Canadian Student Torch Champions 2007-2008 (100 Cities)
http://www.facebook.com/v/116649003327
Entire year long diary
Step By Step's 6th Campaign SOS4000 -2007-2008 
Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty

http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/news/event.php?ItemID=5703&Lang=EN

7th Campaign SOSTHEAMERICAS Student Torch Relay across the Americas 2009-2010

SOS THE AMERICAS MEDIA STORIES 2009
SOS THE AMERICAS STUDENT TORCH CHAMPIONS 2009

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

Favorite News Story
Favorite TV Story

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
Press Release
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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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8th Campaign SOSTHEWORLD Million Student Torch Relay around the World 2010 - 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 

On October 6 2010,  in Washington DC Step By Step begins a 4 year tour;
From Pope John Paul 2 Cultural Building to US Capital Building, to the rest of the world;
 
Millions of Students will relay the Torch of Life throughout 200 countries;
On September 5 2011 @ 11:05 am at Vatican City, kids will arrive with the Torch Of Life;
To mark the 10th year anniversary since Pope John Paul II blessed it;
At the very spot & the very minute since the Pope said pass the Torch to the kids
And bring genuine love throughout the world

SOS THE WORLD USA SCHEDULE
Student will relay the Torch throughout almost 200 Countries
Finish: Washington DC September 5 2014
We are dedicated to promote organ & tissue donations and hopefully save lives by;
Empowering Students to carry the Torch Of Life & bring Genuine love to the world
The goal; Inspire half the world population to become organ & tissue donors
Reaching members from all Faiths & Cultures to address this issue

Pre SOS THE WORLD Events

April 14 2010 PRE KICK OFF EVENT
Washington DC

WORLD STUDENT TORCH OF LIFE RELAY 

At 10:00 am on April 14, 2010, area students from DC Preparatory School, Archbishop Carroll, and St. Anselm’s Abbey convened at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center to become ‘ambassadors’ to advance the cause of the selfless act of becoming a tissue and organ donor.  The ambassadors, more familiarly known as Student Torch Champions, participated in a brief program and lighting ceremony before being cheered on their way to the Capitol, escorted by parents, friends, school staff, and members of the DC Metropolitan Police Department.  George Marcello, a donor recipient, and CEO of Step by Step, chose the Cultural Center for the launch of the Washington DC trek because of the pivotal role our late pontiff, Pope John Paul II, had in contributing to the enduring quality and validity of the Torch of Life.  On September 5, 2001, in Vatican City, Pope John Paul II blessed the Torch and said that organ and tissue donations are a genuine act of love.  The Pope told George to pass the Torch to the youth who will become young ambassadors for this very important issue; faithfully George has done this, passing the Torch to millions of children in nearly a decade.  Step by Step is a charity that empowers students to pass on the Torch of Life to promote lifesaving organ and tissue donations, helping to bring about ‘genuine’ love and peace throughout the world---a goal very much at the heart of the Cultural Center’s mission
VIDEOS
PICTURES
PICTURES FROM PJP2CC

Mom wish to be organ donor gets mishandled 

April 28 @ 12:00
Video -In memory of Mrs Dorothy Neal
Press Release
Sue Frost's Story
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June 30 2010

Bruce Cuthbert desperately needs Liver 647-880-0373
To become live liver donor visit
http://www.uhn.ca/focus_of_care/mot/living_donor/index.asp

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From Bruce Cuthbert’s kids Blair 17, & Marla 19

My sister and I are here are asking for a gift. We are asking for the greatest gift of all that has nothing to do with money or luxury. We are asking for the gift of life. Our father has been suffering from cirrhosis of the liver and therefore needs a new one. For 2 years now our dad has been battling this sickness and it’s getting worse and worse. Even though he knows he is dying, he is doing his best to stay positive. I bet if you asked him, he wouldn’t even be able to count how many times the doctors have told him he has 5 months, 2 months, a couple weeks, or a few days. He has always been the kind of guy that makes everyone laugh and he is fun to be around, he is trying to maintain that but as time goes on it gets more difficult to stay positive when there is no way of getting a liver anytime soon. In the past month and a half alone he has had to be taken to the hospital four times by an ambulance due to being confused and incoherent. My sister and I have both had to watch him go through this and have called the ambulance for him multiple times. Our fathers blood type is B, which means he needs a live donor that has a B or O blood type. I’m not only asking you for the sake of our dad, but for the sake of every other Canadian in need of an organ weather it’s a liver or a heart. There are thousands of Canadians in dyer need of organs all over the country. These people have families, wives and children that are also feeling the impact of what is happening to one of there loved ones. On June 30, we will be carrying the famous Torch Of Life with some friends, from Richmond Hill to Queens Park.  So, please help our dad and all the other Canadians in need of the gift of life. Be the person that makes a difference and save a life.
Video link
http://www.facebook.com/v/411517278327
Picture link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stepbystep2009/sets/72157624331953987/show/

History of Step By Step Video 1997-2009


Legacy of the Torch Of Life Video


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