Imagine a stadium filled with 20,000 kids cheering and screaming in one of the most incredible events of the year. No, I'm not talking about a One Direction concert. I'm talking about We Day — an all day event that inspires kids to do good locally and globally. This annual event is one of the most … [Read more...]
Who Are You Going To See At We Day Toronto & Vancouver?
We're excited to share the first big news about the upcoming We Day youth empowerment events in Toronto and Vancouver. Taking the stage this year is a cast of returning favourites and new faces, including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Hedley, Katie Couric, Joe Jonas, Shawn Mendes, Orlando Bloom, Big … [Read more...]
Double Amputee Spencer West Embarks On Cross-Canada Road Trip
Me to We motivational speaker, author and Free The Children Ambassador, Spencer West, along with friends from chart-topping, MMVA nominated Canadian group, Neverest, 11-year-old activist Hannah Alper, cast members from the Emmy-nominated TV series DEGRASSI and other surprise guests will embark on a … [Read more...]
WE DAY! Who will be there and how to EARN YOUR WAY IN
For the past couple of years, I've been fortunate to experience WE DAY. It's a remarkably inspiring day that is for kids. Founded by Craig and Marc Kielburger of Free the Children, WE DAY was a vision of theirs to bring together thousands kids from across the country to experience a very special day … [Read more...]
How the youth can impact the world with social media.
I'm always wondering what the world will be like when my kids are grown up. Will they be keen on working hard and not be "entitled" as our generation is so worried about? Will they understand the need to help those who can't help themselves? Will they understand that we can all learn from each other … [Read more...]
Ain’t No Mountain (TOO) High
I remember seeing Spencer West last Fall at the massive We Day event in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre filled with school kids. Upon first glance you are speechless. And that's what happened. He silenced the entire arena. How can this guy defy the odds of what life has presented to him and still … [Read more...]