In June, just as the school year was coming to an end, I spent a few days with Pinball Clemons packing kits of school supplies and handing them out to students to ensure that they would have what they need to start school in September. We were both proud to work with Avery in this […]
How you can #MakeFunMatter for children and families
I was really excited to learn about a new initiative that focuses on the first three letters of fundraising – FUN. Make Fun Matter is a movement and digital platform for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Canada that lets you turn whatever you like to do for fun into ‘FUNdraiser.’ Whether it’s cake baking or […]
Kenya: First Reflections
Jambo! I just returned from my journey to Kenya with my Mom and ME to WE. Through my years with Free The Children, I have learned about Kenya, passed on my knowledge through my blog, social media, campaigns and events and it was so special to be there to see it all for myself. My […]
My journey to Kenya starts tomorrow. #ChangeAgents #Someday
There has rarely been a day in my journey as a change agent that I haven’t dreamed of going to Kenya. I got involved with Free The Children not long after I started my blog in June, 2012 and attended my first WE Day as part of the media. There I learned about Kenya, the pillars of […]
Just Give: Inspiring Kindness with Pinball Clemons
Last June, I joined Michael “Pinball” Clemons and his team at the Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation (MPCF) be part of his Just Give initiative to hold doors open for busy commuters at Union Station in Toronto. Just Give is a annual campaign sharing kindness in different ways all over the city inspired by the idea […]
Congratulations to TOMS, Celebrating 10 Years of Giving
A newsletter in my email caught my attention today with the subject line: What a difference 10 years make. TOMS is celebrating 10 years of giving and because I’m thinking that not everyone is on their mailing list, I wanted to share some of it with you. It’s been 10 years since TOMS launched with […]
All You Need Are These Two Things To Change The World, my TEDx Talk
If you have ever found yourself thinking about what you can do to make a difference in the world, but you’re not sure how or where to begin, I have the answers for you. I recently did a TEDx talk where I offer up a simple formula that you can use to create change. If you’ve […]
When Malala is Honoured on Wednesday by Toronto Charity Daughters for Life, I will be there.
Every year, the Toronto charity Daughters for Life (DFL) honours individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting the rights of girls and women around the world. This year, at its 4th annual Gala, DFL will be celebrating Malala and presenting her with the Courage and Inspiration Award. Daughters for Life is focused on providing […]