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 day’s 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 from 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 Part 1
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 Part 2
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 Part 3
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 Part 4
With the help of PBS reporter, George makes arrangements during the event
A picture video of Alaska
