Follow along with the #WeCanDoThis Bus Tour
In total, the bus traveled 3,974 miles visiting 17 cities in 12 states. Our incredible partners hosted amazing events that engaged and mobilized thousands of people while hosting or supporting 15 vaccine sites. Scroll below to see some highlights from the #WeCanDoThis bus tour:
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See highlights from each of the tour stops throughout the week:
Monday, June 14th, Greenville, SC
We were honored to have @VP join and give remarks at our COVID-19 vaccination mobilization event
hosted by the NAACP and @ItsMadeToSave today. We remain committed to fighting back against the pandemic with facts over fear within our communities.#BetweenUsAboutUs #COVIDKnowMore pic.twitter.com/TU8BybUmwR
— NAACP (@NAACP) June 14, 2021
Tuesday, June 15th, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC
A big thank you to Southeastern Healthcare of NC & @CentroHispanoNC for working tirelessly to get people vaccinated in their communities here in Raleigh 🙏 & thank you @EPAMichaelRegan & @CameronWebb46 for joining us on day 2 of the #WeCanDoThis bus tour! pic.twitter.com/bKOZ7uJTLQ
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 16, 2021
A whirlwind trip to NC, full of good folks & great work.
So powerful in Charlotte & Raleigh to see so many groups energized & ready to go knock on doors and get people trusted vaccination information. Never seen anything like it!
Days like today are why I know #WeCanDoThis! https://t.co/ZctZxksa1W
— Dr. Cameron Webb (@DrCameronWebb) June 15, 2021
Wednesday, June 16th, Memphis, TN
A special shoutout to @MemphisForAll for hosting today’s vaccination drive and canvass kickoff to talk to our communities about getting vaccinated. And, a huge thank you to @SecondGentleman Emhoff for joining us in Memphis!#WeCanDoThis #MadeToSave pic.twitter.com/2vbW14jMNZ
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 16, 2021
“We need you to go out there and spread the word—friends, neighbors …coworkers—and let them know you got vaccinated. And give them the information, answer questions.” —@SecondGentleman at the #WeCanDoThis bus tour stop in Memphis, TN pic.twitter.com/jDJNTprrgM
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 17, 2021
Thursday, June 17th, Birmingham & Montgomery, AL
Closing out day 4 of the #WeCanDoThis 🚌 tour with @SecVetAffairs at The VA @AmericanLegion Vaccine Clinic in Montgomery — a big thanks to the staff & veterans we saw, listened to, & learned from today. pic.twitter.com/NOYDYP9cNJ
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 17, 2021
Friday, June 18th, Atlanta, GA
We’re so proud of Rise Fellow & Vaccine Ambassador @IAmBraxSimpson for helping kick off our youth rally at @CAU with @ItsMadeToSave! You can sign up to join Braxton as an Ambassador at 👉👉 https://t.co/xUQvJqVd6r #WeCanDoThis pic.twitter.com/CVEDfaPLiS
— Rise (@RiseFreeOrg) June 18, 2021
.@VP at our event with @RiseFreeOrg in ATL: “Over the past year, we have all felt so powerless in the face of this virus.
But, students, remember: You are powerful. And I am here to tell you that we, together, have the power to end this pandemic.” pic.twitter.com/EF3LtyVx2g
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 18, 2021
Saturday, June 19th, Jackson, MS
Thank you @BlackVotersMtr for having us!#WeCanDoThis, Mississippi 💪💉 pic.twitter.com/6dh5SwJ0E3
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 19, 2021
Sunday, June 20th, Little Rock, AR
When Reggie fell on hard times due to the pandemic, @OurHouseShelter in Little Rock, AR, was there for him every step of the way.
As a single father, his number one reason to get vaccinated? To protect his kids. pic.twitter.com/ZbVlsyG6GO
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 21, 2021
Monday, June 21st, St. Louis, MO
Thanks @ItsMadeToSave for stopping by our #COVID19 Vaccine clinic today, and for helping to share the message of the importance of the vaccination.
Still need a #vaccine? Please visit Gate 2 of Busch Stadium off 8th Street. We’re here until 4pm today and 9am-4pm tomorrow. https://t.co/kV1WFb9Wv9 pic.twitter.com/ukwPTnuSob
— CityofSTLDOH (@CityofSTLDOH) June 21, 2021
Tuesday, June 22nd, Nashville, TN
Hello, @flotus! Let’s talk about a great perk of getting vaccinated — getting all together in places like @OleSmoky 🍻 pic.twitter.com/mCOyolSDTi
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 22, 2021
Wednesday, June 23rd, Chicago, IL
Thank you, @SecondGentleman for visiting with @DrArwady and @EsperanzaHealth to check out our #ProtectChicago vaccination efforts!
Today, nearly 2/3 of Chicago adults have at least one shot of the vaccine. Let’s keep it going, visit https://t.co/X7VuRccUvM for your shot. pic.twitter.com/Feiso2vxR1
— ChiPublicHealth (@ChiPublicHealth) June 23, 2021
Thursday, June 24th, Indianapolis, IN
https://t.co/gxcxg48ZGN🏎️💨 https://t.co/haUOmkjgyn
— Secretary Marty Walsh (@SecMartyWalsh) June 25, 2021
Friday, June 25th, Dayton and Columbus, OH
Who wouldn’t love getting vaccinated to the beautiful sounds of a Mariachi band? 🥰 #WeCanDoThis, Ohio! pic.twitter.com/tIwek8T8q3
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 25, 2021
Vickie Lee wasn’t always so sure about getting vaccinated, but today she gets her shot alongside @SecFudge #MadeToSave 🙌 pic.twitter.com/RBPmPKx2VM
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 25, 2021
Saturday, June 26th, Pittsburgh, PA
Thank you for having us, Pittsburgh!
Honored to join the Western PA #JuneTeenth2021 celebration with @USDA Deputy Secretary Bronaugh, @NiaSioux, @DanceMomHolly, @CameronWebb46, & Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew. pic.twitter.com/UJd9Xzalkq
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 26, 2021
Sunday, June 27th, Cleveland, OH
It’s the 14th and final day of the #WeCanDoThis bus tour! We’re with @SenSherrodBrown & @SecFudge touring a vaccine clinic at Mt. Zion Fellowship in Cleveland, OH. pic.twitter.com/8LxsqRm8ux
— Made to Save (@ItsMadeToSave) June 27, 2021