PACE Run Across America 2006 - Paul Staso ran across the United States solo and unsupported to keep a promise and encourage kids toward greater health and fitness.

"What a wonderful way for our young people to learn about promises, commitment and staying in shape." ─ A P.A.C.E. Run Sponsor

In 2006 Paul Staso Ran The Equivalent of 125 Marathons in 108 Days Across The Entire United States... All Alone.

In 2008 Paul Ran 620 Miles Across Montana In 20 Days... Racing Teams Of Children Worldwide. Click For Details!

In 2009 Paul Will Go To Alaska For P.A.C.E. Trek 2009 - Continuing To Promote Youth Fitness. Click For Details!

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**PRESS RELEASE**

JUNE 14, 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Vicki Staso, P.A.C.E. Run 2006 Media Manager
E-mail: vicki@pacerun.com
Address: P.O. Box 3404, Missoula, MT 59806
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SPIRIT WIRELESS DONATES GLOBALSTAR HANDHELD SATELLITE PHONE & SERVICE

Spirit Wireless (spiritwireless.com), of Portland, Oregon, has donated a Globalstar GSP-1600 Handheld Satellite Phone and service to P.A.C.E. Run 2006 (pacerun.com) for use by ultra-marathoner Paul Staso as he runs solo across America this summer. The Globalstar Handheld Phone is designed with the flexibility to meet the needs of those who already depend on wireless communications, but find themselves in areas where cellular or radio coverage is either unavailable or inaccessible. Staso will have a cellular phone for use during the trek, but expects certain locations along the route to require a satellite phone for communication.

"There will certainly be areas along the 15-state route where cellular reception is not possible," Staso said. "Certain locations in Washington, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Ohio and Iowa may require the use of the Globalstar handheld satellite phone for communication, and it truly gives me peace of mind knowing that Spirit Wireless is donating such a crucial piece of equipment to further ensure the safest trek possible."

Staso's trek across America is to fulfill a promise he made to 96 students in the 4th and 5th grade classes at Russell Elementary School in Missoula, Montana. If they could virtually cross the entire continent by the last day of the school year, he promised that he would set out to actually run their route should they succeed. The curriculum is online at seeusrun.com. The coast-to-coast journey by Staso is scheduled to begin June 23, 2006, at Cannon Beach, Oregon, with the finish slated for September 27 at Lewes, Delaware.

Since Spirit Wireless began in 2000, it has provided sales and support to some of the nations leading organizations and agencies. Some of them include the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, FCC, US Treasury Department, major financial firms, national TV broadcasters and petroleum exploration companies. Spirit Wireless also produces a custom data cable that allows users of a particular heart defibrillator and EKG machine to transmit critical data to a receiving hospital over the Globalstar network.

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About Spirit Wireless

Customers go to Spirit Wireless not only for great prices and service on new equipment, but to also rent Globalstar phones and accessories for times when a purchase does not make sense. The Spirit Wireless rental department has standard rental packages for as little as three days up to several months, with the ability to design a package specific to your personal requirements. With no minimum airtime requirement, Spirit Wireless is a proven satellite partner to have for your remote communication needs. For more information, visit Spirit Wireless online at www.spiritwireless.com.
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