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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Sep 2

You may win a trip for 2 to Gander, Newfoundland to see Come From Away musical in the town where it happened. See T&C enter at payitforward911.org
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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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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:
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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!

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Aug 15

Happy birthday Em! She and mom are on the ground in Gander, will see Come From Away in the town where the story happened. #gratitide #payitforward911 🇨🇦

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Aug 15

Trip winner Kim of Austin is headed to Gander, Newfoundland 🇨🇦 to see the musical Come from Away in the town where it happened. She and daughter Em are grateful to Air Canada for their donation to our charity.
#payitforward #kindness #comefromaway #Gander

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Aug 1

Pack kindness in your carry-on! We are excited to involve US airports in our 11 days of kindness this year. Payitforward911.org

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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 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.
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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.

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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

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‘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.

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Jun 24

When it’s 101 degrees in NYC, offer help to those who must be outdoors. Bus riders and off-duty officer received free #payitforward hand-fans to cool off a tiny bit.
#kindness #rak #neverforget

Hand fan with headline “I’m a fan of Paying it Forward.”

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Off-duty officer crosses street reading text printed on free hand fan

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Jun 16

Order newly-designed SMILE cards for your #payitforward actions during #11DaysofKindness (Sept. 1st-11th) #NeverForget #UnitedWeStand www.zazzle.com/smile_cards_...

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Jun 7

Join "Real Kevin T" from Come From Away at the June 28 performance of the musical at The Muny theatre in St. Louis! Pre-show talk and other big surprises! muny.org/show/comefro...

Come From Away - The Muny

In this breathtaking musical, based on actual events of 9/11, 38 commercial flights from around the world are diverted for days to tiny Gander, Newfoundland. Unfazed by more than 7,000 guests, the tow...

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · May 27

Great #payitforward in #KansasCity Let's keep spreading kindness and don't forget #11DaysofKindness September 1st-11th.
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Pay it Forward: Kindness of server is recognized by customers

YouTube video by FOX4 News Kansas City

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · May 13

Support Veterans to #payitforward
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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Jan 17

Ah-mazing! Maureen Horwedel and their mom Kim of Austin are going to Gander! They won the Great Gander Getaway charity auction benefiting @payitforward911.bsky.social Can’t wait for them to see Come From Away-You Are Here musical in the “gayest town in Newfoundland” 😂🏳️‍🌈

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Jan 15

We’re incredibly grateful to Lydia Greatrix of 🇬🇧 UK who is our Volunteer of the Year 2024. After completing dozens of acts of kindness across UK, IRL, she donated $1200 to our #payitforward911 charity and also to Gander SPCA. 💙💛

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Jan 13

Join us in supporting charities in the LA area who are providing compassionate action to all those impacted by #wildfires. There is still major concern for more fire danger this week. Consider a donation from this list compiled by the LA Times. www.latimes.com/california/s...

How to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County

Those looking to assist residents affected by the Los Angeles County firestorm have a number of options to donate money, materials or their time.

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Dec 17

Congratulations Matt!

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Dec 17

Tickets almost sold out! Join us Sat Jan 4 for our @payitforward911 fundraiser + Come From Away musical performance. #Austin
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Broadway's 'Come From Away' lands in Austin, sharing Gander's tale of kindness and unity

Broadway's Come From Away brings Gander's story of kindness and compassion to Austin

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Livefats @livefats.bsky.social · Dec 7

#ComeFromAway — possibly the best musical ever! #Lowry Salford. @payitforward911.bsky.social

“Come from Away” programme with the set of the musical in the background.

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Dec 5

Volunteers from UK & US went shopping for personal hygiene items, socks and underwear for #BagsofHope at St Phillip’s church in Salford. Hundreds of recipients living in poverty will benefit. #payitforward911 #kindness

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Kevin Tuerff @comefromawaykevint.bsky.social · Dec 5

My BBC News interview: imagine if we treated all stranded travelers or refugees with compassion like I was treated in Newfoundland after 9/11.
#ComeFromAwayUK #NeverForget #UnitedWeStand

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Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Nov 17

Start 2025 Off Right with a Jump Start to the Heart! Experience a 3-in-1 Kindness event Sat. Jan 4 in Austin. You'll hear stories from @RealNickanDiane. Learn how compassionate Canadians 23 years ago continue inspiring global kindness + see Come From Away! www.payitforward911.org/event-detail...

Pay it Forward 9/11 Charity Inc. @payitforward911.bsky.social · Nov 15

#inspiration Please follow our micro-charity, started in 2002, in response to the 9/11 attacks. We aim to restore kindness and unity. cbsaustin.com/news/local/a...

Austin honors 9/11 victims with the 20th annual 'Pay It Forward' campaign

The 20th annual Pay it Forward 9/11 campaign is underway, inviting groups, businesses, schools and individuals to share their commitment to remember one of Amer

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