Kevin Tuerff
@comefromawaykevint.bsky.social
Real Kevin T in Come From Away musical, founder Pay it Forward 9/11 charity, Speaker & author “Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11” 🏳️🌈🪓
PayitForward911.org
ChannelofPeaceBook.com
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PayitForward911.org
ChannelofPeaceBook.com
https://speakerhub.com/speaker/kevin-tuerff
First time to deliver a Channel of Peace book talk on the set of Come From Away musical, on elegant 🚢 ship just South of the Panama Canal in Pacific Ocean. 😲
It was an honor to speak @cunardline.bsky.social Queen Elizabeth award-winning Insights Programme, then autograph books. 🫶
It was an honor to speak @cunardline.bsky.social Queen Elizabeth award-winning Insights Programme, then autograph books. 🫶
May 3, 2026 at 12:08 AM
First time to deliver a Channel of Peace book talk on the set of Come From Away musical, on elegant 🚢 ship just South of the Panama Canal in Pacific Ocean. 😲
It was an honor to speak @cunardline.bsky.social Queen Elizabeth award-winning Insights Programme, then autograph books. 🫶
It was an honor to speak @cunardline.bsky.social Queen Elizabeth award-winning Insights Programme, then autograph books. 🫶
Excited to share my Channel of Peace book talk again on Queen Elizabeth cruise ship to Panama Canal in conjunction with 2 performances of Come From Away musical @cunardline.bsky.social
#booktalk #author
#booktalk #author
April 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Excited to share my Channel of Peace book talk again on Queen Elizabeth cruise ship to Panama Canal in conjunction with 2 performances of Come From Away musical @cunardline.bsky.social
#booktalk #author
#booktalk #author
I can relate to this man’s story. Perhaps a musical is in his future #comefromaway
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4 Continents in 62 Hours: How One American Got Out of Qatar
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March 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I can relate to this man’s story. Perhaps a musical is in his future #comefromaway
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My heart is full to meet these remarkable monks who have inspired the world
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Buddhist monks arrive in D.C., bringing needed solace with them
Thousands of admirers turned out across the city to greet the monks who walked from Fort Worth to the nation’s capital.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:50 AM
My heart is full to meet these remarkable monks who have inspired the world
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2025 brought me a boost in international public speaking, book talks and signings: 11 cities, 3 countries. With the growth of Come From Away musical, audiences want more stories of 9/11 in Gander. 2026 is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. For 2026 speaking inquiries: email [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
2025 brought me a boost in international public speaking, book talks and signings: 11 cities, 3 countries. With the growth of Come From Away musical, audiences want more stories of 9/11 in Gander. 2026 is the 25th anniversary of 9/11. For 2026 speaking inquiries: email [email protected]
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Consider kindness with your year-end giving. Donations to Pay it Forward 9/11 Inc are matched 2x by a generous donor, up to $10K. Help us distributte #11DaysofKindness classroom lesson plans for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026. #NeverForget #unitedwestand
December 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Consider kindness with your year-end giving. Donations to Pay it Forward 9/11 Inc are matched 2x by a generous donor, up to $10K. Help us distributte #11DaysofKindness classroom lesson plans for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026. #NeverForget #unitedwestand
Come From Away musical breaking records in Milwaukee. Kindness and compassion sells!
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This musical is now the best-selling show in Milwaukee Rep history
Milwaukee Rep's new production of "Come From Away" is now the best-selling show in the theater company's history.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Come From Away musical breaking records in Milwaukee. Kindness and compassion sells!
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In these volatile times, your support is mission critical. Every dollar advances lifesaving research to prevent, treat, and cure respiratory disease. On this #GivingTuesday, support the American Thoracic Society Research Program.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In these volatile times, your support is mission critical. Every dollar advances lifesaving research to prevent, treat, and cure respiratory disease. On this #GivingTuesday, support the American Thoracic Society Research Program.
Donate today: aeugmntn.donorsupport.co/page/Respira...
Donate today: aeugmntn.donorsupport.co/page/Respira...
Discussing Gander’s influence with the Golden Rule in Come From Away, #payitforward911 and #channelofpeace on Cunard Queen Elizabeth 🚢
October 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Discussing Gander’s influence with the Golden Rule in Come From Away, #payitforward911 and #channelofpeace on Cunard Queen Elizabeth 🚢
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!
October 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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!
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...
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.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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...
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...
52 free carousel rides for kids and parent at Central Park NYC for day 1 of #11daysofkindness @payitforward911.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
52 free carousel rides for kids and parent at Central Park NYC for day 1 of #11daysofkindness @payitforward911.bsky.social
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
August 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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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"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)
August 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"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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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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August 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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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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!
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!
August 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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!
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!
Need a beach book? Read my memoir about some of the kindest people on earth who live in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. ChannelofPeacebook.com
July 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Need a beach book? Read my memoir about some of the kindest people on earth who live in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. ChannelofPeacebook.com
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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Also went to support the local Catholic Church and restaurant workers.
@mauinow.com
@payitforward911.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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
Also went to support the local Catholic Church and restaurant workers.
@mauinow.com
@payitforward911.bsky.social
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.
July 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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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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.
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July 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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.
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.
July 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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.
Enter before 8pm ET deadline: Great Gander Getaway Giveaway benefiting #payitforward911 charity:
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July 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Enter before 8pm ET deadline: Great Gander Getaway Giveaway benefiting #payitforward911 charity:
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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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July 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
Fun times at my Channel of Peace book talk prior to Come From
Away musicsl at The Muny St Louis
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Away musicsl at The Muny St Louis
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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"...
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June 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Fun times at my Channel of Peace book talk prior to Come From
Away musicsl at The Muny St Louis
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Away musicsl at The Muny St Louis
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