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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · 4d

Discussing Gander’s influence with the Golden Rule in Come From Away, #payitforward911 and #channelofpeace on Cunard Queen Elizabeth 🚢

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · 4d

Excited to share my story aboard the inaugural sailing of Cunard Queen Elizabeth 🚢 from Miami to Eastern Caribbean. I’ll deliver 2 talks+ Come From Away musical performs at sea!

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Sep 19

See this Channel of Peace book opportunity @houseofanansi.bsky.social

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Sep 19

Cool! Stories of compassion coming to a theater near you!

And dozens of #kevinT doppelgängers 🤯

‘Come From Away’ Will Be This Season’s Most Produced Show in the U.S. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/t...

‘Come From Away’ Will Be This Season’s Most Produced Show in the U.S.

www.nytimes.com

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thanks so much!

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thanks so much Paulist friends!

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Sep 2

52 free carousel rides for kids and parent at Central Park NYC for day 1 of #11daysofkindness @payitforward911.bsky.social

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Aug 30

Great book signing at Cape Playhouse prior to Come From Away musical. I have this teacher a free signed copy for her to share with a student as a #payitforward to honor life of UA flight attendant Amy King who died 9/11. #neverforget

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · Aug 29

"I’m deeply alarmed, and we should all be, that critical vaccine policy decisions are being made without scientific rigor, eroding public trust and endangering our nation’s health. The unjustified removal of the CDC director & sidelining of experts in favor of non-specialists is unprecedented. (1/3)

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Aug 25

GANDER TRIP SWEEPSTAKES OPEN AGAIN thru 9/12! Win a trip for 2 from US to Newfoundland, Canada thanks to @aircanada.bsky.social See rules, T&C and enter now:
payitforward911.betterworld.org/giveaways/gr...

Great Gander Getaway Giveaway #3 benefiting Pay it Forward 9/11 giveaway supporting Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc

One winner will win a trip for 2 to Newfoundland & Labrador to see Come From Away in Gander (July 2026), thanks to Air Canada!

payitforward911.betterworld.org

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Aug 20

Tell your friends in Chicagoland!
1. Go see Come From Away Sept 6 at Paramount theater in Aurora
2. Meet #payitforward911 founder @KevinTuerff at talk post-matinee
3. Buy Channel of Peace book.
4. Join #11daysofkindness (9/1-11)
5. Enter sweepstakes to win free trip to Gander!

Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Aug 20

Congratulations!!

Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 12

Need a beach book? Read my memoir about some of the kindest people on earth who live in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. ChannelofPeacebook.com

Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 10

Before Saturday’s talk after Come From Away at Maui On Stage, I visited Lahaina to remember lives lost and the helpers from 2023 wildfires. Many parallels to 9/11 tragedy.
Also went to support the local Catholic Church and restaurant workers.
@mauinow.com
@payitforward911.bsky.social

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 10

Tell your friends in Maui! #realKevinT is giving a Channel of Peace book talk following the Sat 7/12 matinee performance of Come From Away at Maui On Stage. Let’s talk about kindness and compassion amid disasters.

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congratulations Gwen and Glenn of St Louis for winning this amazing trip!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 7

The United States has recorded its highest annual measles cases in 33 years. The milestone marks a public health reversal in defeating a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease as the anti-vaccine movement gains strength.

U.S. measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread

Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Just when were close to full freedom and equality, dark forces want us to turn in the wrong direction. I pray for unity and peace.

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 3

Enter before 8pm ET deadline: Great Gander Getaway Giveaway benefiting #payitforward911 charity:
#ComeFromAway

payitforward911.betterworld.org/giveaways/ga...

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jul 3

Agree, Mark!

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Jul 3

DON'T MISS THIS! Sweepstakes closes 8pm ET TODAY for #GreatGanderGetawayGiveaway A free trip for 2 to Newfoundland to see @comefromawaygander See rules, terms and enter here: payitforward911.betterworld.org/giveaways/ga... #charity #fundraiser

Great Gander Getaway Giveaway- with Air Canada; benefiting Pay it Forward 9/11 giveaway supporting Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc

One lucky winner will receive a memorable, free trip for two to Newfoundland, Canada including air, 2 nights lodging, free tickets to Come From Away-You Are Here in Gander, the town depicted in the musical. Winners will visit locations and meet several real characters portrayed in the musical in the Gander area.

payitforward911.betterworld.org

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jun 30

Fun times at my Channel of Peace book talk prior to Come From
Away musicsl at The Muny St Louis
spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/...

The Muny presents 'Come From Away', hosts real-life character inspiration

Nearly 7,000 airline passengers were grounded in Gander, Newfoundland, after national airspace closed on 9/11.K evin Tuerff was one passenger. He's played by character Kevin T. in the "Come From Away"...

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jun 29

My talk at The Muny theatre St. Louis after Come From Away musical: Win a trip for 2 to see Come From Away in Gander via Pay it Forward 9/11... youtu.be/BxbH_FjLOAI?... via @YouTube

Win a trip for 2 to see Come From Away in Gander via Pay it Forward 9/11 charity, Air Canada

YouTube video by Kevin Tuerff

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jun 25

Also, everyone has a chance to win a free trip for two to Gander, the town where this true story happened on 9/11. Visit PayItForward911.org to enter and see rules and conditions.

Kindness Charity | Pay it Forward 9/11 | September 11

Kindness Charity | Pay It Forward 9/11. Do 3 good deeds every September 11th to honor lives lost on 9/11 and watch the ripple effect of kindness. Join 11 Days of Kindness each September.

PayItForward911.org

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jun 25

Tell your friends in St. Louis to come see me speak at the Muny theater at 6:15 PM Sat. June 28 prior to the Come from Away musical performance at the nation’s largest outdoor theater. More than 10,000 people are expected each night!
#booktalk #stlouis

muny.org/kevin-t-of-c...

‘Kevin T.’ of ‘Come From Away’ Will Share His Story at The Muny - The Muny

Kevin Tuerff, who inspired the character Kevin T., will speak June 28 at The Muny’s Purina Plaza.

muny.org

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