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OPC is a model and concept that has evolved and grown over several years.

2018-2025 Milestones include: 

• Fielded global athlete survey ('Lifelong Olympian Survey') to measure athletes' interests in service
• Obtained global fiscal sponsor (Empowerment Works) and tax-deductible status for Passing The Torch initiative
• Conducted extensive online research on Host City OLY PLY athletes 
• Conducted extensive online research on other Host City stakeholder groups and venues
• Created detailed Host City Resource documents (available for each Host City by contacting Charlie)

• Outreached to nearly 1000 OLY PLY athletes in Host Cities worldwide
•  Recruited nearly 150 OLY PLY 'Charter Champions' in Host Cities worldwide to publicly support effort (see below)
• In March 2022 launched short-lived 'OlympicParalympicValues Matter' global campaign and petition to remind the world of OLY PLY Values in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Created Olympic & Paralympic Cities – Day of Peace & Solidarity 2023 to mobilize Host Cities as platforms for PEACE -- with participation from OLY/PLY stakeholders in 35 Host Cities

• Purchased www.PassingTheTorch.World domain name and built website
• Evolved concept from IOC ‘Olympic Day’ (June 23) focus to proprietary ‘Olympic Peace Day’ model to coincide with ‘Olympic Truce’ timing

2026 Goals include:

• Continue to build out Host City stakeholders' Database
• Additional due diligence and outreach to more local stakeholders and champions in all 63 host cities
• Sign up at least 10+ local champions in each Host City
• Register and start a plan in at least 5+ Host Cities for STEP 1 (Flame Lighting) & 2 (OLY PLY VALUES) identified on our HOME Page. (STEP 3 is encouraged but optional!)
• Identify and outreach to prospective local/global sponsors and PEACE partners
• Outreach to all mayors and existing Olympic & Paralympic venues in Host Cities 
• Continue to build out OPC 28 Support Infrastructure: Identify 'Champions' to join OPC 28 Global Advisory Board and Regional Organizing Committees
  

2027 Goals include:

• Sign up at least 15+ local champions in each Host City
• Register and start a plan in half (~32) Host Cities for STEPS 1-2 identified on our Home Page
• Recruit founding local/global sponsors and PEACE partners
• Continue to build out OPC 28 Support Infrastructure: Identify 10+ 'Champions' to join OPC 28 Global Advisory Board and Regional Organizing Committees

2028 Goals include:

• Sign up at least 20+ local champions in each Host City
• Register and start a plan in all Host Cities for STEPS 1-2 identified on our Home Page
• Recruit core local/global sponsors and PEACE partners
• Continue to build out OPC 28 Support Infrastructure: Identify 25+ 'Champions' to join OPC 28 Global Advisory Board and Regional Organizing Committees
• FULL OPC 28 LAUNCH ON FRIDAY JULY 7, 2028 - OLYMPIC TRUCE DAY FOR THE LA28 GAMES