After receiving a life-saving liver transplant, the author witnessed many people dying while waiting for transplants due to myths and lack of donations. He walked from Toronto to Ottawa to raise awareness for drug abuse but changed the focus to liver disease awareness after meeting with the Canadian Liver Foundation. He then walked across Ontario over 2,500 km to thank his anonymous donor and advocate for improving organ donation rates. His efforts succeeded as the Ontario government announced $100 million to double the organ donation rate in 5 years and established a new organ donation agency with the author to spearhead the initiative.
A publication that features news and views from the African Caribbean communities in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Lots of information and tidbits to keep you interested.
Global Eyes Magazine - Black History Month Edition March 2019Beatrice Watson
Cultural publication chockful of ideas, recipes, health tip - Caribbean & Black focussed. Promotes cultural acceptance, , diversity unity, diversity, photographs relating to Black History Month, Folklorama,, human interest stories. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Connie Statz was diagnosed with AIDS in 1993 after unknowingly contracting HIV from a blood transfusion in 1981. When diagnosed, she was told she may only have weeks or months to live. In 1994, she volunteered for experimental drug trials which helped her regain strength. Determined to educate others and fight stigma, Connie started an annual AIDS education camp in Minnesota called Camp Benedict. Now in its 20th year, the camp provides support for those infected and affected by AIDS through fundraising events like a bike ride and dinner. Connie is a 33 year AIDS survivor who continues her advocacy work through Camp Benedict.
Tracy Renee Taliaferro was sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling over $243,000 from Walker County Title Company over 22 months. She had already repaid $137,000 and was ordered to pay the remaining restitution. The president of the company said it was one of the largest thefts in the county's history and expected prison time given the size of the crime.
Marvin Dittfurth ran in 5 marathons in 5 months as part of the Texas Marathon Challenge to honor cancer victims like his parents. He struggled through injuries and weather but was inspired by his son's voice and his faith to finish each race. He aims to inspire others through his running
Metanomics is a weekly Web-based show on the serious uses of virtual worlds. This transcript is from a past show.
For this and other videos, visit us at http://metanomics.net.
The newsletter provides updates on support groups and resources for families and friends of murder victims (FFMV). All FFMV chapter meetings and the annual Christmas memorial have been cancelled due to COVID-19, but the organization remains available to provide support. The newsletter provides contact information for FFMV leaders and additional resources for victims. It also shares announcements of births, deaths, and memories in August and requests for love gifts in memory of victims.
- Dr. Jerry Davis was honored with the "Spirit of Ray" award at Fellowship Hall for embodying strength of character, selflessness, and dedication to recovery similar to E. Raymond Alexander Jr., who the award is named after.
- Davis first became involved with Fellowship Hall through his friendship with Raymond Alexander. He has since served on the board of directors, helped establish the extended treatment program, and currently works part-time as a physician at Fellowship Hall.
- The newsletter provides updates on Fellowship Hall events, thanks sponsors of the annual golf tournament that raised over $60,000, and features an article on Davis' journey to recovery and his long involvement with Fellowship Hall.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INCRose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides updates and resources for victims and their families. It thanks various organizations for their support. All FFMV chapter meetings remain cancelled due to COVID-19, hoping to resume in August. It provides contact information for various victim advocates and lists upcoming birthdays and anniversaries of lost loved ones. It also announces new resources and support groups available. Love gifts in memory of victims are acknowledged and information is provided on how to make donations.
A publication that features news and views from the African Caribbean communities in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Lots of information and tidbits to keep you interested.
Global Eyes Magazine - Black History Month Edition March 2019Beatrice Watson
Cultural publication chockful of ideas, recipes, health tip - Caribbean & Black focussed. Promotes cultural acceptance, , diversity unity, diversity, photographs relating to Black History Month, Folklorama,, human interest stories. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Connie Statz was diagnosed with AIDS in 1993 after unknowingly contracting HIV from a blood transfusion in 1981. When diagnosed, she was told she may only have weeks or months to live. In 1994, she volunteered for experimental drug trials which helped her regain strength. Determined to educate others and fight stigma, Connie started an annual AIDS education camp in Minnesota called Camp Benedict. Now in its 20th year, the camp provides support for those infected and affected by AIDS through fundraising events like a bike ride and dinner. Connie is a 33 year AIDS survivor who continues her advocacy work through Camp Benedict.
Tracy Renee Taliaferro was sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling over $243,000 from Walker County Title Company over 22 months. She had already repaid $137,000 and was ordered to pay the remaining restitution. The president of the company said it was one of the largest thefts in the county's history and expected prison time given the size of the crime.
Marvin Dittfurth ran in 5 marathons in 5 months as part of the Texas Marathon Challenge to honor cancer victims like his parents. He struggled through injuries and weather but was inspired by his son's voice and his faith to finish each race. He aims to inspire others through his running
Metanomics is a weekly Web-based show on the serious uses of virtual worlds. This transcript is from a past show.
For this and other videos, visit us at http://metanomics.net.
The newsletter provides updates on support groups and resources for families and friends of murder victims (FFMV). All FFMV chapter meetings and the annual Christmas memorial have been cancelled due to COVID-19, but the organization remains available to provide support. The newsletter provides contact information for FFMV leaders and additional resources for victims. It also shares announcements of births, deaths, and memories in August and requests for love gifts in memory of victims.
- Dr. Jerry Davis was honored with the "Spirit of Ray" award at Fellowship Hall for embodying strength of character, selflessness, and dedication to recovery similar to E. Raymond Alexander Jr., who the award is named after.
- Davis first became involved with Fellowship Hall through his friendship with Raymond Alexander. He has since served on the board of directors, helped establish the extended treatment program, and currently works part-time as a physician at Fellowship Hall.
- The newsletter provides updates on Fellowship Hall events, thanks sponsors of the annual golf tournament that raised over $60,000, and features an article on Davis' journey to recovery and his long involvement with Fellowship Hall.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INCRose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides updates and resources for victims and their families. It thanks various organizations for their support. All FFMV chapter meetings remain cancelled due to COVID-19, hoping to resume in August. It provides contact information for various victim advocates and lists upcoming birthdays and anniversaries of lost loved ones. It also announces new resources and support groups available. Love gifts in memory of victims are acknowledged and information is provided on how to make donations.
LuAnn Daniel founded Women Rock Inc. in 2010 after her friend Susan died from breast cancer. The nonprofit provides mammograms to underserved women to promote early detection of breast cancer. Starting with $1,200, Women Rock has grown to provide over 300 mammograms annually with a $160,000 budget. While they do not perform mammograms themselves, they partner with hospitals and help cover costs. Through various fundraising events like "Bras for a Cause," Women Rock is able to offer lifesaving screenings to women in need.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims, INCRose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support resources for those who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks volunteers and donors and includes announcements of memorial birthdays and anniversaries. It lists local and national support contacts and resources. It also includes an article on coping with grief after loss and announces an upcoming webinar on restorative grief counseling.
The article discusses plans for Moss Landing Marine Laboratories to build the CSU system's first aquaculture facility. The lab will provide hands-on training for students and local businesses. It will be located at the old Moss Landing campus site that was destroyed in the 1989 earthquake. The $700,000 project is funded by Packard Foundation grants and will break ground in January 2013. It aims to develop sustainable aquaculture practices and increase yields while reducing environmental impacts through academic-industry collaboration.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims. INC.Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information about their organization and upcoming events to support those who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks donors and volunteers. It lists names and contact information for local chapter leaders and grief support groups. It also includes memorial birthdays and memories for October, and information about making love gifts in memory of victims.
Dan Liljenquist survived a horrific plane crash in Guatemala in 2008 that killed 12 others. While unable to move due to smashed legs, he watched four friends burn to death and the other eight passengers die. After returning home, still in great pain, he met with each of the deceased families to share details of their loved ones' final hours. This experience led Dan to feel that his life was no longer his own and that he owed it to those who died to make a difference in the world. He has since helped the families of the Guatemalan pilots also killed in the crash.
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and resources for those grieving the loss of a loved one to murder. It lists support group meeting dates and locations, names and contact information for grieving parents and siblings available to talk, announcements of memorials and fundraisers, and birthdays and anniversaries of those lost to honor their memory. The organization's mission is to help restore hope and provide support for those victimized by murder.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV) Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support resources for people affected by murder. It thanks volunteers, remembers victims, announces upcoming events including a National Day of Remembrance, and provides contact information for people available to talk. It describes the non-profit organization's mission to help those suffering after losing someone to murder. The newsletter also shares birthdays and memories of victims in August and announces opportunities to make donations in victims' memories.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV) Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support resources for those affected by murder. It thanks contributors and lists contact information for Spanish-speaking and area-specific grief support volunteers. The newsletter announces upcoming events for National Crime Victim's Rights Week and seeks sponsorship. It includes a poem, list of February birthdays and memorials, and a form for participating in photo tributes and updates contact information.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and resources for murder victim survivors. It thanks donors and volunteers who have supported the organization. It provides details about upcoming chapter meetings in various locations. It lists names and contact information for people willing to talk to others who have lost loved ones to murder. It also includes a list of February birthdays and memories of those lost to honor their lives. Finally, it advertises upcoming events and fundraising opportunities to support the organization's mission of providing information, support and friendship to those grieving the loss of loved ones to murder.
This is a speech that explains the reason why I paint and speak about information access and patient-centered care and suggest ways regular people can become change agents.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INCRose Madsen
The November 2021 newsletter of Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV) announces that all chapter meetings and the annual Christmas memorial have been cancelled due to COVID-19. It provides thank-yous and contact information for support resources. The newsletter lists November birthdays and memories of victims. It includes announcements about support groups and resources, as well as strategies for coping with holidays after losing a loved one to murder.
Step By Step, a registered charity dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation, has invited Trillium Gift of Life Network to a presentation on their upcoming 8th campaign called "Register Now: Ontario Student Torch of Life Relay Tour". The goal of the 110 day, 72 city/town tour is to register over 1 million people on the newly created Organ/Tissue Registry. Student volunteers will carry the torch through communities to build awareness and recruit donors.
This document lists various cartoon characters and animals with the words "Before" and "After" listed below each. It appears to be setting up comparisons between the characters or animals in their original form and a possible altered version, though no other details are provided to explain the "Before" and "After" notations.
The document announces an organ donation awareness campaign called the Ontario Student Torch of Life Relay Tour that will take place from March 2 to June 19, 2012. The tour will visit 72 cities and towns across Ontario over 110 days to promote organ donor registration and honor donor families. Students will carry a symbolic torch between locations to inspire others to register as organ donors and potentially save lives.
City Harvest exists to end hunger in New York City through food rescue and distribution, education, and innovative solutions. Now in its 25th year, City Harvest is the world's first food rescue organization dedicated to feeding the city's hungry. This year, City Harvest will collect over 30 million pounds of excess food from various industries and distribute it free of charge to nearly 600 community programs, helping over 300,000 hungry New Yorkers each week. In addition to direct food distribution, City Harvest addresses the underlying causes of hunger through various education and advocacy programs.
The document discusses the history and goals of Step By Step, a charity dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation. It details the founder's personal experience receiving a life-saving transplant and his subsequent cross-Canada walks to raise awareness. The current campaign aims to register over 1 million Ontarians as organ donors by having students carry the symbolic Torch of Life on a 110-day relay tour across 72 cities in the province.
1) The document discusses the author's long career linking the entertainment industry with philanthropy causes. They have worked with many famous actors and celebrities who support various charities through fundraising and advocacy.
2) Over their career, the author has held roles promoting philanthropic causes within the television production company MTM Enterprises, the talent agency William Morris, and currently with the American Heart Association to engage celebrities in health issues campaigns.
3) The author expresses their passion for bringing the human impact of philanthropic issues to life through celebrity advocacy and hopes to continue engaging the entertainment industry in worthwhile causes that make a difference.
This document provides a 5-step process for seeking writing help from the website HelpWriting.net. The steps include: 1) Creating an account with a password and email. 2) Completing an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Reviewing bids from writers and choosing one. 4) Reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment. 5) Requesting revisions until satisfied with the work. The document emphasizes that original, high-quality content will be provided, with refunds offered for plagiarized work.
Essay Writing Services Are They Legal Or A ScamAshley Allen
Descriptive research design involves collecting data to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon through methods like surveys and observation without changing the environment. It aims to observe, describe, and document aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs and does not involve changing or manipulating the situation. Descriptive research provides an accurate portrayal or profile of persons, events, or situations and is useful for identifying problems or justifying current conditions.
LuAnn Daniel founded Women Rock Inc. in 2010 after her friend Susan died from breast cancer. The nonprofit provides mammograms to underserved women to promote early detection of breast cancer. Starting with $1,200, Women Rock has grown to provide over 300 mammograms annually with a $160,000 budget. While they do not perform mammograms themselves, they partner with hospitals and help cover costs. Through various fundraising events like "Bras for a Cause," Women Rock is able to offer lifesaving screenings to women in need.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims, INCRose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support resources for those who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks volunteers and donors and includes announcements of memorial birthdays and anniversaries. It lists local and national support contacts and resources. It also includes an article on coping with grief after loss and announces an upcoming webinar on restorative grief counseling.
The article discusses plans for Moss Landing Marine Laboratories to build the CSU system's first aquaculture facility. The lab will provide hands-on training for students and local businesses. It will be located at the old Moss Landing campus site that was destroyed in the 1989 earthquake. The $700,000 project is funded by Packard Foundation grants and will break ground in January 2013. It aims to develop sustainable aquaculture practices and increase yields while reducing environmental impacts through academic-industry collaboration.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims. INC.Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information about their organization and upcoming events to support those who have lost loved ones to murder. It thanks donors and volunteers. It lists names and contact information for local chapter leaders and grief support groups. It also includes memorial birthdays and memories for October, and information about making love gifts in memory of victims.
Dan Liljenquist survived a horrific plane crash in Guatemala in 2008 that killed 12 others. While unable to move due to smashed legs, he watched four friends burn to death and the other eight passengers die. After returning home, still in great pain, he met with each of the deceased families to share details of their loved ones' final hours. This experience led Dan to feel that his life was no longer his own and that he owed it to those who died to make a difference in the world. He has since helped the families of the Guatemalan pilots also killed in the crash.
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and resources for those grieving the loss of a loved one to murder. It lists support group meeting dates and locations, names and contact information for grieving parents and siblings available to talk, announcements of memorials and fundraisers, and birthdays and anniversaries of those lost to honor their memory. The organization's mission is to help restore hope and provide support for those victimized by murder.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV) Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support resources for people affected by murder. It thanks volunteers, remembers victims, announces upcoming events including a National Day of Remembrance, and provides contact information for people available to talk. It describes the non-profit organization's mission to help those suffering after losing someone to murder. The newsletter also shares birthdays and memories of victims in August and announces opportunities to make donations in victims' memories.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INC (FFMV) Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and support resources for those affected by murder. It thanks contributors and lists contact information for Spanish-speaking and area-specific grief support volunteers. The newsletter announces upcoming events for National Crime Victim's Rights Week and seeks sponsorship. It includes a poem, list of February birthdays and memorials, and a form for participating in photo tributes and updates contact information.
Families and Friends of Murder Victims, Inc.Rose Madsen
This newsletter from Families & Friends of Murder Victims provides information and resources for murder victim survivors. It thanks donors and volunteers who have supported the organization. It provides details about upcoming chapter meetings in various locations. It lists names and contact information for people willing to talk to others who have lost loved ones to murder. It also includes a list of February birthdays and memories of those lost to honor their lives. Finally, it advertises upcoming events and fundraising opportunities to support the organization's mission of providing information, support and friendship to those grieving the loss of loved ones to murder.
This is a speech that explains the reason why I paint and speak about information access and patient-centered care and suggest ways regular people can become change agents.
Families & Friends of Murder Victims, INCRose Madsen
The November 2021 newsletter of Families & Friends of Murder Victims (FFMV) announces that all chapter meetings and the annual Christmas memorial have been cancelled due to COVID-19. It provides thank-yous and contact information for support resources. The newsletter lists November birthdays and memories of victims. It includes announcements about support groups and resources, as well as strategies for coping with holidays after losing a loved one to murder.
Step By Step, a registered charity dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation, has invited Trillium Gift of Life Network to a presentation on their upcoming 8th campaign called "Register Now: Ontario Student Torch of Life Relay Tour". The goal of the 110 day, 72 city/town tour is to register over 1 million people on the newly created Organ/Tissue Registry. Student volunteers will carry the torch through communities to build awareness and recruit donors.
This document lists various cartoon characters and animals with the words "Before" and "After" listed below each. It appears to be setting up comparisons between the characters or animals in their original form and a possible altered version, though no other details are provided to explain the "Before" and "After" notations.
The document announces an organ donation awareness campaign called the Ontario Student Torch of Life Relay Tour that will take place from March 2 to June 19, 2012. The tour will visit 72 cities and towns across Ontario over 110 days to promote organ donor registration and honor donor families. Students will carry a symbolic torch between locations to inspire others to register as organ donors and potentially save lives.
City Harvest exists to end hunger in New York City through food rescue and distribution, education, and innovative solutions. Now in its 25th year, City Harvest is the world's first food rescue organization dedicated to feeding the city's hungry. This year, City Harvest will collect over 30 million pounds of excess food from various industries and distribute it free of charge to nearly 600 community programs, helping over 300,000 hungry New Yorkers each week. In addition to direct food distribution, City Harvest addresses the underlying causes of hunger through various education and advocacy programs.
The document discusses the history and goals of Step By Step, a charity dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation. It details the founder's personal experience receiving a life-saving transplant and his subsequent cross-Canada walks to raise awareness. The current campaign aims to register over 1 million Ontarians as organ donors by having students carry the symbolic Torch of Life on a 110-day relay tour across 72 cities in the province.
1) The document discusses the author's long career linking the entertainment industry with philanthropy causes. They have worked with many famous actors and celebrities who support various charities through fundraising and advocacy.
2) Over their career, the author has held roles promoting philanthropic causes within the television production company MTM Enterprises, the talent agency William Morris, and currently with the American Heart Association to engage celebrities in health issues campaigns.
3) The author expresses their passion for bringing the human impact of philanthropic issues to life through celebrity advocacy and hopes to continue engaging the entertainment industry in worthwhile causes that make a difference.
This document provides a 5-step process for seeking writing help from the website HelpWriting.net. The steps include: 1) Creating an account with a password and email. 2) Completing an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Reviewing bids from writers and choosing one. 4) Reviewing the completed paper and authorizing payment. 5) Requesting revisions until satisfied with the work. The document emphasizes that original, high-quality content will be provided, with refunds offered for plagiarized work.
Essay Writing Services Are They Legal Or A ScamAshley Allen
Descriptive research design involves collecting data to describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon through methods like surveys and observation without changing the environment. It aims to observe, describe, and document aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs and does not involve changing or manipulating the situation. Descriptive research provides an accurate portrayal or profile of persons, events, or situations and is useful for identifying problems or justifying current conditions.
This document is a speech by Nicole Torralba about organizing a Muscular Dystrophy Walk-a-thon for her senior project. She describes meeting Luke Christie, the Muscular Dystrophy National Chairman, who inspired her to help find a cure. Torralba planned the walk-a-thon over several months, securing sponsorships, advertising, and coordinating logistics. On the day of the event, it rained so she moved it indoors. The walk-a-thon was a success, raising $2,400 and bringing awareness to Muscular Dystrophy.
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The document provides instructions for using a writing assistance website, including registering for an account, submitting a request by completing an order form, and reviewing bids from writers before selecting one and placing a deposit to start the assignment. It notes that customers can request revisions until satisfied with the paper and will receive a refund if the paper is plagiarized. The process aims to ensure customers' needs and expectations for high-quality, original content are fully met.
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Three months in prison. This is not your typical summer for a 21-year-old college student living in Miami. What crime did she commit? Why did she spend her summer in prison? These could feasibly be some of the questions going through your mind right now. Fortunate enough, I was on the freedom side of the prison cell and not on the incarcerated side. It was the summer of 2017 when I first voluntarily stepped foot inside a level 5 security prison. I became one of the few Hispanic student advocates for the Corrections Transition Program located at Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami. It is also known statewide as the Lifer's Program, which is a program that prepares inmates for re-entry into society who are parole eligible. These men have all been sentenced to life in prison before 1973 and have spent over 47 years incarcerated. They go by their motto of “Men going home,” but these “men going home” are not knowledgeable of the technological advancements in today’s modern-day society. This is where I come into the picture.
104 incarcerated men and 25 volunteers, I did not know what I was getting myself into. I told myself I would approach this scenario open-minded and although I was bias at first about their moral character, I did exactly that. I was in charge of teaching four inmates how to transition from their everyday prison norm to real-life. At first, I was scared for many reasons. Am I safe? Is there going to be a language barrier? Will I be able to help these men? I was sitting in a room full of offenders that have done crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, drug trafficking, and more; all while they were uncuffed and free to roam around the room. To my surprise, I was exceedingly wrong. They proved to be more proper and respectful than 90% of the general public I know outside of the prison world. They were friendly, well-mannered, and most importantly made me feel safe.
When asked what their plan was once released, I received an answer I will never forget. “You could let me out today and I’ll turn right back around because I wouldn’t know what to do.” This was the moment my heart weighed heavy and I felt sympathy for every person incarcerated and getting released to a completely different world than that they knew before. I knew this had to be changed and I was a part of a bigger picture that gave purpose to helping other individuals with real-life problems. This answer hit close to home since my grandparents migrated from Colombia to the United States without knowing English, and without knowing anyone. They felt the same pressure of going into a world that they don’t easily fit in with. Thankfully, with each other’s support, they did not give up and learned to adjust to American society with the help of others. Just like my grandparents had an extra hand, I made it my mission to extend my hand and teach these men as much as I possibly could. I proceeded to overcome my fear of public speaking a.
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Name Lsac ID Personal Statement 1
Three months in prison. This is not your typical summer for a 21-year-old college student living in Miami. What crime did she commit? Why did she spend her summer in prison? These could feasibly be some of the questions going through your mind right now. Fortunate enough, I was on the freedom side of the prison cell and not on the incarcerated side. It was the summer of 2017 when I first voluntarily stepped foot inside a level 5 security prison. I became one of the few Hispanic student advocates for the Corrections Transition Program located at Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami. It is also known statewide as the Lifer's Program, which is a program that prepares inmates for re-entry into society who are parole eligible. These men have all been sentenced to life in prison before 1973 and have spent over 47 years incarcerated. They go by their motto of “Men going home,” but these “men going home” are not knowledgeable of the technological advancements in today’s modern-day society. This is where I come into the picture.
104 incarcerated men and 25 volunteers, I did not know what I was getting myself into. I told myself I would approach this scenario open-minded and although I was bias at first about their moral character, I did exactly that. I was in charge of teaching four inmates how to transition from their everyday prison norm to real-life. At first, I was scared for many reasons. Am I safe? Is there going to be a language barrier? Will I be able to help these men? I was sitting in a room full of offenders that have done crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, drug trafficking, and more; all while they were uncuffed and free to roam around the room. To my surprise, I was exceedingly wrong. They proved to be more proper and respectful than 90% of the general public I know outside of the prison world. They were friendly, well-mannered, and most importantly made me feel safe.
When asked what their plan was once released, I received an answer I will never forget. “You could let me out today and I’ll turn right back around because I wouldn’t know what to do.” This was the moment my heart weighed heavy and I felt sympathy for every person incarcerated and getting released to a completely different world than that they knew before. I knew this had to be changed and I was a part of a bigger picture that gave purpose to helping other individuals with real-life problems. This answer hit close to home since my grandparents migrated from Colombia to the United States without knowing English, and without knowing anyone. They felt the same pressure of going into a world that they don’t easily fit in with. Thankfully, with each other’s support, they did not give up and learned to adjust to American society with the help of others. Just like my grandparents had an extra hand, I made it my mission to extend my hand and teach these men as much as I possibly could. I proceeded to overcome my fear of public speaking a.
This document discusses an upcoming recovery celebration event called Recovery Palooza. It will be held on September 20th in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. The event is hosted by Recovery Allies of West Michigan and will celebrate National Recovery Month and National Recovery Day. It will feature speakers, free food, resources for treatment and recovery support, and activities for children. Over 1,000 people have attended in previous years and the organizers encourage people in recovery to openly share their stories to help others.
1) The Truman Medical Centers unveiled plans to name a medical pavilion building after John W. Bluford, who served as president and CEO of TMC for 15 years.
2) Under Bluford's leadership, TMC invested $500 million in facilities and equipment, achieved numerous awards and recognitions, and launched new community programs.
3) The City of Kansas City Health Department is now offering a free pest management class in response to increased calls about bedbugs and other pests. The class teaches integrated pest management techniques and attendees can receive discounts on pest control services from participating companies.
The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net service to get assistance with writing assignments. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account, 2) Submit a request with instructions and deadline, 3) Review bids from writers and choose one, 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment, 5) Request revisions if needed, knowing revisions and refunds are available. The service uses a bidding system to match requests with qualified writers.
Courtney Wintzell organized a fundraiser for her senior project to help Andrew Parmer, a newborn in her neighborhood diagnosed with Central Core Disease, a form of muscular dystrophy. She held a benefit event at Hopewell Baptist Church on March 3, 2012 that included bands, auctions, and a magic show. The fundraiser raised over $30,000 to help support the Parmer family with Andrew's medical costs. Courtney enjoyed helping others through this project and decided to pursue a career in nursing.
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The document provides instructions for creating an account and submitting a paper writing request on the HelpWriting.net website, including completing an order form, choosing a writer based on their qualifications and reviews, and having the option to request revisions until satisfied with the completed paper. The process involves registration, submitting the paper request and instructions, choosing a writer through competitive bidding, making a deposit, and then reviewing and paying for the completed work or requesting revisions.
The document outlines the schedule and route of the Ontario Student Torch of Life Relay Tour from March 2nd to June 19th 2012. The tour will visit 72 cities and towns across Ontario over 110 days with the goal of registering over 1 million new organ and tissue donors. It discusses two past torch relay efforts - one by Kristopher Knowles in 2004 to raise awareness for organ donation before receiving a liver transplant, and another in 2005 where Khaled Khatib's brother's organs were donated to save Israeli children after his death. Khaled will join the 2012 Ontario tour to help register over 1 million donors.
The document invites people to the 8th Ontario Student Torch of Life Relay Tour in March 2012. The goal is to register over 1 million Ontarians as organ and tissue donors through the new online registry with Service Ontario. The Torch of Life symbolizes organ donation and the students will inspire their communities to register as donors. Municipalities are asked to support the effort through proclamations. The tour hopes to make Ontario a leader in organ donation.
The document is an invitation from Step By Step, a charity dedicated to organ and tissue donation, for schools to participate in their Torch of Life campaign. The campaign aims to register over 1 million Ontarians as organ and tissue donors. Schools are invited to have students carry the Torch of Life from city hall to their school, select student champions to speak to media, hold student assemblies, film events to promote awareness, and create donation chants or songs. The goal is to inspire communities to register as donors through student participation and enthusiasm.
Step By Step is organizing its 8th campaign called "Register Now: Ontario Student Torch Of Life Relay Tour" to register over 1 million organ and tissue donors. The campaign will involve students carrying the Torch of Life over 110 days through 72 Ontario cities and towns to build awareness. Step By Step has completed 7 previous successful awareness campaigns across Canada, the US, and Europe since 1996 that have recruited thousands of donors and helped change donation policies. The goal of this campaign is to make Ontario a leader in organ and tissue donation registration.
The document discusses the history and goals of Step By Step, a charity dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation. It describes how the founder George Marcello started the charity in 1996 after receiving a life-saving liver transplant, and how over the past 15 years it has grown internationally through high-profile awareness campaigns. Their current campaign, called Register Now Ontario Student Torch Relay, aims to register over 1 million Ontarians as organ and tissue donors over 110 days by having students carry their symbolic Torch of Life through 72 cities.
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Step by Step background 1995 2011
1. 1995
How Step By Step started
I received a life saving liver transplant, at a time when pretty much, the world was looking at organ transplants as voodoo medicine.
Most people thought that lives would be short lived, due to rejection, and that you would be tied up to machines and
be restricted from many things in life, certain foods, moderate drinking and even sex.
This is where the public pulse was at in the nineties when it came to organ transplants.
Therefore why donate to an experiment, was one of among many of the sad myths.
And that was why I witnessed so many people dying as they waited for transplants.
After I received my liver transplant, I was out of the hospital in 10 days, and throwing a baseball after a month,
and back in the gym training after 3 months. Hospital staff were witnessing my recovery as not the exception,
but part of the norm, the only difference was I probably had a little more pent up energy and
was probably a little more determined to show the world that these things work. I would spend quite a bit of time with the doctors,
nurses and an organization called Multi Organ Retrieval Exchange (M.O.R.E.) the official Provincial Agency at the time.
I would discuss at lengths the issues about organ donations, and why it was so grim.
At this time I was very impressed with the steps that Spain and a few other countries took to address the issues.
I became a student of the so called Spanish Model and became quite versed with their policies.
I still had a passionate desire to thank my anonymous donor, other than a letter, a letter was just not enough.
I really felt I was not deserving of this gift.
2. 1996-1997
Toronto Ottawa Walk
1st Campaign
In 1996, while I was at an NA convention in St Hyacthine QC, I seen my first epiphany. (The first of many over the next 15 years)
I saw a way on how I can give back tremendously by producing a film about redemption. I contacted some film students from Humber
College and a short film was produced and I called it Step By Step. My friend Sam Vinci and I decided one day to address drug abuse by
walking from Toronto to Ottawa. I was working with literally thousands of addicts since 1988. I had terminal liver disease, due to drug abuse
during my teens. My idea of giving back all these years was to address this demon in our society. So when Sam & I started walking, it was
with the intention of creating more awareness for drug abuse. When we reached Marmora, halfway into our walk, my 2nd epiphany
happened. Sam & I were getting nowhere with fundraising or media coverage. Although honourable in our intentions we both started feeling
a little foolish. I can’t say for sure, but I think, Sam or me might have cracked as we were arriving in Marmora in the rain.
A Gentleman who looked like a sailor waved at us as we approached what seemed like a restaurant.
He greeted us and gave us meals and rooms for sleep that night in his hotel. Sam & I were pretty perplexed with his kindness,
and asked how he heard about us. He said he got a call from the Canadian Liver Foundation who were following us,
and mentioned that there would be media the next day ready to interview us. He also told us us that next door,
was the famous church grounds where the Virgin Mary was supposed to be spotted 3 times. I can’t really explain the feeling
I got after hearing this, but I felt this was somehow destined to happen. The next day an executive member of the Liver Foundation
arrived with several media people. Karen Morrison talked to us, and asked if we would change from a drug abuse walk to a liver disease
awareness walk. She went on to say, that after hearing about me, a liver recipient walking 500 km, the phone kept ringing from the media.
Sam & I agreed and after the interviews we went next door to reflect & pray. The media was simply amazed that a liver transplant recipient
was walking 500 km. So during the final 7 days, more & more media came out to cover the story, until we reached Parliament Hill in Ottawa
where a huge press conference was arranged. Another epiphany happened, the song Step By Step was playing on a ghetto blaster,
and I remember how that song affected me. When it was my turn to speak, I announced that I was planning to do a cross country
walk for Organ Donation awareness & finally I found a way to properly thank my donor family.
3. 1998-99
Ontario Walk
2nd Campaign Part 1
When I arrived back to Toronto, the medical & transplant community all heard about this and were excited & contacted me. Corriere
Canadese, OMNI & CHIN started covering this story. And it led to a long relationship. While all this was going on I just received acceptance
for a very important fitness course. So I was at cross roads on what direction to take. I decided to continue my fitness career. In Oct 1997, my
mom had a massive heart attack. I stood by her side as she was in a coma for 3 months. She died in January 1998. At the church service I
announced that I was going to resume my walk across Canada in her memory. So I started building the Step By Step team, first by becoming
incorporated, and then receiving a charitable number. We had quite an impressive board of directors, including a Judge who received a liver
transplant. He also worked with Weir & Folds. So we had transplant doctors, lawyers, accountants, and members of the transplant
community, YMCA, COSTI, Salvation Army, including MORE, all getting behind this initiative. Especially MPP Al Paladini who really was
excited about all this. I think maybe because he was a little proud that an Italian was going to do a cross country trek. As we were building
the team and the Canada Walk, we were also loosing members. Word started getting around about my past, and questioning whether I was
suitable to represent the organ world. I started questioning myself, would I hurt or help this effort. Maybe I would be a little more effective
behind the scenes. After a lot of soul searching, I came to the decision that I was not going to let these nay Sayers get in way the way of
doing what was in my heart; Thank my anonymous donor family. I decided that this my personal way of saying thank you for saving my life,
and my way of carrying my cross for my sins. Publicly I would not talk about my past, my life started in 1995. If people benefited then that
would be a bonus. So needless to say by the time I was starting the Walk, my team consisted of ex drug addicts, ex gangsters, and if you led a
dysfunctional life you were on my team. Instead of the Canada Walk due to the lack of resources we designed an Ontario Walk. Paladini was
still pumped about this. He asked for my Ontario Walk schedule and he started sending out messages to his MPP colleagues to meet me
when I entered their districts. Since I was very educated about this issue, I developed a plan to get to get Harris’s attention. The Ontario Walk
would wake up Ontarians about the critical need for organ/tissue donations, and the importance of allocating 100 million dollars to
implement the changes and facilities to accommodate the increase. I was to be the walking proof, that transplants do work, and they are a
cure. I broke all the myths about this issue as I walked and talked to over a million Ontarians. I would share my gratitude and talk about the
ways to improve donations. Media wrote, and covered the story at every stop in our 50 city/town tour. Every story was very positive about
this issue that nobody wanted to talk about before. It was in Harris’s hometown of North Bay, that I got the news from his niece, that her
uncle was paying close attention. Near the finish of my walk, I got official news from Harris’s executive, that I was he invited me as a special
guest in his Throne Speech. He had a special announcement to make on Organ/tissue donations. McGuinty met me at the finish line in
Toronto, vowing that he would support all my recommendations on organ & tissue donations.
4. 1998-99
Ontario Walk
2nd Campaign Part 2
The Ontario Walk was not easy, we had $2000.00 as budget to begin with and by this time pretty much, everyone jumped ship, not thinking I
would accomplish this. Each day made the Survivor series look like Disneyland. I got used to infections, flues, electrical storms, mosquitoes
from other planets and eating baby food. Quitting was not in my vocabulary and I always found that extra ounce of energy to continue on.
My road manager was recruited from a drug rehab, halfway into his treatment, because there was no one else crazy enough to do this with
me. We were not your typical looking wholesome Canadians doing this, but more like guys from a Scorsese movie. But I think, our
genuineness, sincerity, passion, drive and good humor kept winning the public, wherever we went. We met so many wonderful people, who
could not thank us enough for what we were doing. This was covered by the media. A liver recipient walking a grueling 2,500 km to thank his
donor family to help with more donations, breaking the myth that organ transplants was voodoo medicine.
On October 21, 1999, I was joined up with Don Cherry, as Harris’s 2 special guests. Lt Gov Hilary Weston announced through the reading of
the Throne Speech, that the Harris Government was responding to George Marcello’s plea to create a new organ donor agency with the
mission of doubling the rate in 5 years. Harris took both Cherry & me to his private gathering afterwards and went on to explain, that I would
spearhead this imitative alongside Cherry. I gave him my report/recommendations, and said I was ready to report for duty. I reflected back
and looked at all the hard sacrifices that were made, the vision, the panning, the determination; I wish my mom was alive to see this.
This was the major announcement in his Throne Speech, and the media went to say, do we have a more compassionate Harris this time
around? The Government went on to establish the Premier’s Advisory Board on Organ/Tissue Donations. Their job was to select all the
members that would make up the new agency. This new agency had $120 million allocated to it. We did a major press conference in North
Bay in January 2000 with Harris; again he confirmed that I would be a major player in this Agency.
In February 2000, all the members were selected; neither step By step or I were included in this selection. Why were we not included was
the 120 million dollar question; A shame and a travesty some said. At this point we can only speculate the reasons. It is however noteworthy,
that some members that were selected were the people who saying that I was not the right face for Organ donations. But yet they were
more than happy to feast on my spoils, without even saying thank you. A few Liberal & NDP MPP’s were standing up asking why, but to no
avail. The Premier’s Advisory Board on Organ Donations went on to become the Trillium Gift Of Life Network after they officially became
Ontario’s Agency. Their mandate was revealed soon after, and my reaction to it was simple, are they serious, where is the mandate, all I see
as improvement is a new office. This great opportunity was squandered because it was not in right hands, by people that had nothing to do
with its creation in the first place. That was the travesty, that possibly hundreds of people could be alive today. All the recommendations that
we provided were not accepted. It took many years of fighting to convince the governments that these policies were sound & practical and
effective, and eventually some have been adapted.
5. 2000-2002
Canada 769 Day Walk
3rd Campaign
Despite these great disappointments, I still continued with my plans to walk across Canada. However, the backlash of our relationships with
the TGLN made it difficult to get major support for my campaign. Time after time we would receive messages, from companies explaining
that the TGLN received their support. So again I started out with a flimsy budget of a few thousand and nothing but pure determination to
somehow plow through day by day, step by step. As far what it took to do this, just think of 10 times the Ontario Walk and add 2 winters,
one in the Parries, and one in Northern Quebec. I might be able be to prove this one day. As we prepared this campaign something fantastic
happened, another epiphany. A beautiful Torch was delivered to my address 170 Lauder Ave. It was anonymous and felt like it was like a gift
from God, I called it the Torch Of Life. We first lit this Torch at Toronto City Hall, where Mayor Mel Lastman had the honours. I carried this as
our symbol for our mission, to shine the light where there was darkness. I started walking with so many other disappointments and
challenges. Almost everybody bailed out and I had 12,000 kilometers & 768 days to go. The RCMP were investigating me after receiving
concerns about me and my campaign, and the ironic part was that for most of the campaign they were there to escort me. So they were
witnessing firsthand how I was getting this done, and the positive effect I had on the communities. It was in BC, that the RCMP honored me
by proclaiming that because of my determination & integrity, they would have every RCMP Station equipped with organ donor
information. So that backfired on whoever shared concerns about me. Obvisiouly they were trying to stop me, discredit me. The media
tag line was “he first woke up Ontario and now Canada, and after the visit with the Pope, he is waking up the world.” It was our Canada
campaign that inspired Health Minister Alan Rock to allocate 20 million dollars federally. I never let complimentary comments get to my
head; because I knew just around the corner, a disaster was waiting to unfold. My Ontario and Canada campaign did in fact bring this issue to
the forefront, and funds & support were being raised; only I was not the beneficiary to that. I was indirectly making the case for others to
benefit. While I was walking towards British Columbia, I received a call on my cell phone from someone with a Polish accent. He claimed to
be calling from Vatican City, on behalf of Pope John Paul ii. Of course I thought it was my friend Billy pulling another one of his pranks on me,
and I replied with a barrage of profanity, until it was really someone from Vatican City. The gentleman was kind enough to ease my apologies,
by saying that he understood, he had a friend like Billy. When I arrived in Rome, A.I.D.O, the Italian National Organ organization hosted me.
Vatican City prepared me for the big day with Pope John Paul ii. On September 5, 2001, I passed the Torch to the Pope who blessed it in front
of hundred thousand people and a worldwide media audience. After he blessed it, it was proclaimed that on behalf of the Vatican, that
organ & tissue donations was a genuine act of love and the Pope wisely encouraged me to pass the Torch to the children, who he said would
inspire the world. This was another epiphany. I arrived back in Toronto Airport on September 11, 2001, rushing to Breakfast TV with Ann
Rhomer. CITY TV wanted to be the first to acknowledge the blessing of the Torch. When I got there I had to quickly get ready to present the
Torch, and then all the alarms started going off. 9/11 just happened. Another epiphany just happened.
6. 2003-2005
Kristopher’s Wish
4th Campaign
Both Ontario & Canada were complete successes, in so many respects. But it felt like pissing in the wind in some cases. I was usually left to
my own means to continue, especially when I was on the road. Although I was behind most of the tasks, I would have literally, thousands of
people working with me during the campaign; almost a thousand schools, police agencies, political offices, etc... all working with me to
make it happen, in each and every one of the 500 communities I stopped off in.
I met young Kristopher in Sarnia, during my Canada Walk, a young 10 year old boy who carried the Torch to the Mayor at Sarnia City Hall.
While he was getting interviewed Kris lifted up his t shirt, to reveal over a dozen scars on his stomach. He explained that since birth, he was
waiting for a liver transplant. Kris was no ordinary child, living at the brink of death every day. Kris asked me if he could carry the Torch across
Canada, like I did. Kris was on his own mission to convince me to make this happen. For the next 3 years, Kris was very persistent, calling me,
emailing me. One day his dad phoned me explaining that Kris was rushed to the hospital, his frail body gave out. All of us thought he would
die that night, and I promised the Torch would be carried in his memory. All of us thought he would he would die except for Kris, who that
next morning phoned me in a very weak voice asking me again if he can carry the Torch across Canada. Another epiphany happened, and
Kristopher’s Wish was born.
On January 8 2004, from his hometown in Sarnia, at 13 years old we arranged to have him walk through 200 cities/towns carrying the Torch
& a pager waiting to receive his call for a transplant. Many people in were accusing me of exploitation. At this time we were working with
Trillium. CEO Darwin Keaely, when he first got the job, made it a priority to contact me. We met and worked together with Kris’s Wish. Soon
after he was getting flack by other members & decided to resign. Can’t say for sure what happened here. We were very successful with Kris’s
Wish, but every time we made headway, it was again like pissing in the wind. The whole world watched as this 13 year old Justin Bieber
lookalike carrying the Torch city to city recruiting hundreds of thousands of young people like a Pied Piper. The wise Pope was right in his
words. Medical doctors would appear often at our press conferences, updating the public on Kris’s health status. One day they shocked
everyone by saying that Kris’s liver disease had remised, putting him in less danger. They had no answers to how this happened. Kris said it
was the Torch.
7. 2005-2006
European Tour
5th Campaign
After finishing Kris’s Wish on Dec 17 2004, I thought I could use a vacation. I was planning to go to Italy possibly to deliver the Pope a report
since he blessed the Torch. The Pope died and my vacation to Italy turned into SBS’s 5 th Campaign European Tour. Multimedia Nova
sponsored this 5 country research mission. I was going to gather facts from these countries, especially Spain who led the world in organ
donations. During my stop in France, I was critically ill, and about to die. I was suffering with liver thrombosis and weeks left to live. My
brother came to sneak me on a plane home where I could die in my homeland. Kris came to visit me and planted posters on my hospital wall
outlining my journey and said I could not die, cause there was more work to do. On July 27 2005, my birthday, I received a 2 nd liver
transplant, and held a press conference 5 days after my surgery to give my report to the public about the Euro Tour. During the next 2 years, I
held a few dozen press conferences addressing different polices for organ donations. All these different policies were part of our original
recommendations from the Ontario Walk. We had a lot of clashes with both TGLN & health minister George Smitherman on these policies.
Ex MPP Barbara Fisher accompanied me many times to see TGLN.
During this entire time, I extended my hand many times to work with TGLN & OHM to no avail. Frank Markel was the new CEO at this time.
.
8. 2007-2008
SOS4000
6th Campaign
During his time I had to again soul search find out which direction I was to continue in this journey. I remembered the Pope’s wise words,
pass the Torch to the kids, they will inspire the world. I had to seek this by putting this into action. I had to drop my policy changes and create
a more general tone on my efforts with organ donations and focused just on awareness. While driving from St Catharines, I
envisioned Kris’s army of kids relaying the Torch across Canada, SBS’s 6 th Campaign was born, another epiphany. The newly elected Lt Gov of
Ontario David Onley hosted our kickoff of SOS4000 in his suite as his very first official event on September 25 2007. The next day Kris joined
me as we drove to St John’s NFLD to start the 100 city Student Torch Relay across Canada. Kris became a familiar site to these grade 12 kids,
and he became an excellent mentor to them. As I began the SOS4000 journey I promised Lt Gov Onley, I would write every day to him like a
dairy. The Government, Media, & the Public witnessed firsthand as these wonderful kids worked their hearts to inspire everyone to become
organ & tissue donors. We finished in Yellowknife NWT on June 13 2008. As we arriving from City to City I was already planning on what to
do for our next campaign. By this time I had taken out a 2nd mortgage to fund the campaign after disappointments in fundraising attempts.
On the brighter side we showed Canadian kids can do this, why not other countries.
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9. 2009-2010
SOSTHEAMERICAS
7th Campaign
On Dec 2008, I was invited to Trinidad to discuss with the Government about organ transplants. I was told that 6 th Summit of the Americas
was going to be hosted in Trinidad, and there was plans to endorse our work at this summit. While I was in Trinidad, another vision,
happened, a student torch relay across 36 countries of the Americas. Another epiphany appeared. This was SBS’s 7 th Campaign called
SOSTHEAMERICAS. After meeting with Wisconsin Governor Thompson in Toronto, I gave him my plans for SOSTHEAMERICAS. He told me to
start in Alaska & contact Governor Sarah Palin. So I did, and we planned to kickoff the SOSTHEAMERICAS in Wasilla, Alaska on Oct 23 2009.
We were planning to have Palin lite the Torch to kick off this 36 country student torch relay, unfortunately she stepped down as Governor,
and Governor Parnell took her place. As well we had Democratic & Republicans share the spotlight in our historic kickoff. It was the kids that
were running from Wasilla to Anchorage that brought the parties together. As we brought the Torch through Canada again & through 13
states in NE USA, these kids were producing their magic bringing the 2 parties together. Again I continued to receive disappointing news in
trying to raise funds to keep the Torch Relay going. I had maxed out my mortgage and credit cards to fund this campaign, and the bank was
about to take my house. I had to stop this magnificent campaign. It was going to be in Washington DC the final city. I had received word to
come to a place called Pope John Paul 2 Cultural Center in DC. Another epiphany happened when I arrived there. It felt like since the Pope
blessed the Torch and said pass it to the children, that after almost 10 years, I had arrived to his house to share all the wonderful stories.
There were so many stories from thousands of kids that had carried the Torch and how they shared their genuine enthusiasm. It was on April
24 2010 that over one hundred students gathered at the Pope John Paul 2 Cultural Center in DC to honour the Torch and carry it to the
United States Congress. They made a prayer that that Torch would resume its journey one day throughout he world..
10. 2011
Torch of Life Donor Dads
8th Campaign
I was faced with more disappointments when I got home was about to put out the flame permanently on the Torch. I gave it my all but felt
like pissing in the wind with all these efforts. David against Goliath, I guess Goliath wins. So after 15 years, of what started with a small step,
and later turned into 50 million, I was finally at my last step. Another epiphany happened in January 2011 at my friend Lorenzo’s house in
Vancouver. It was not completely revealed, as the Donor Dads vision started hatching. It is crazy that I thought I had to complete another 500
km run from Toronto to Ottawa, in freezing cold February to envision this. It was for Sickle Cell Disease, and as I plowed through blizzards,
people were asking me why a white guy is doing this, for a black disease. My line was because I didn’t see colour, and I am crazy. Anyways, I
thought the pain would help see the epiphany vision better. At the end t did not, however, I got a call to bring the Torch to Arizona to help 99
people that were taken off the transplant waiting list. I thought I would also get in contact with Christina’s Green’s family who lived in
Tuscon. Again after making my way back to Toronto, I thought this was a false epiphany, and again proceeded to shut down SBS. Then in April
2011, I received an email from Shaheem, a young Afghan Student studying in Montreal McGill University. Never met him before, and he
asked for help in his Toronto Ottawa Trek. He wanted to show Canadians how grateful he is of Canada. At the same time I received an email
from a young Pakistan Student who asked me for help with her dad who needed a liver transplant. I asked Shaheem if he would carry the
Torch for her dad. He said yes, and it was seeing him carrying the Torch to his big family gathered together at Queens Park for the finish line,
that I seen Mr. Khatib carrying the Torch, and thus the Donor Dads were born. Bringing Mr. Khatib here in Canada seemed impossible. Every
time I get epiphanies, I have to go through a horrendous process of convincing people that hese things can get done.
In April 2011, I met with Archbishop Collins in Toronto, and felt confident that the Vatican City would receive the Torch of Life to honour 10
years since the Pope blessed it. That is when I thought of contacting Reg Green. I did and asked him if he could join me in carrying the Torch
to Vatican City in Nicholas’s memory. This all seemed like it was going to work, until I started finding out that Vatican City was too busy during
that time. That is when I decided to arrange activities in Toronto for Reg to celebrate THE 10 TH ANNIVERSAY September 5 2011, in
Nicholas’s memory. During this time the vision of bringing both dads together happened. On Oct 30 2011, Ismael Khatib met Reg Green at
the Toronto Airport. We organized 4 high profile visits for them together in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa & Sawanaga 1st Nations. They received
great support from all 3 levels of GOVERNMENT. We have arranged to help keep Ismael’s 20 year old son Khaled with us, as he plans to
study and possibly live here. Also we have a very important project for him. During the 2 donor dads tour 2 other very important things
happened. They inspired all 3 Ontario Provincial parties to come together to support an important organ policy and helped me to envision an
Ontario Tour to drastically increase organ/tissue donation registration. These latest events also sparked interest in enhancing Step By Step’s
board to do the following Help George with his financial challenges, and eventually put him on a salary. Participate in building more
resources & finances to help with the Ontario campaign. As we accomplish these 2 goals and build a viable infrastructure, Step By Step can
resume it activities through Canada and the rest of the world.