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Thank You from Neola

Sunday, December 13th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Hello All, Sorry for keeping you in suspense, but here are the results we’ve all been waiting for. First, let me start by saying thank you to all for the continual support. My pageant weekend was a big success, and I could not read more »

Marc Kielburger on the Colbert Report

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 | 0 Comments
Check out Marc Kielburger, co-founder of Free the Children, discussing child labor on the Colbert Report a couple of days ago. Scroll forward to 5:20 to see his segment. H/T to @ourkidsnet. For related posts, check out We Day Toronto is Coming! and Programs Empower read more »

There's Something About Neola

Saturday, November 14th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Several years ago I worked for the Toronto District School Board as a social worker assigned to several downtown schools in Toronto’s poorest communities. I had the privilege of meeting some wonderful families and some truly amazing kids. There was one child, read more »

Programs Empower Kids to Help

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Last week, we blogged about We Day, a Free the Children initiative that is meant to kick off a year-long plan of action. Two other programs, Project Give Back and Ryan’s Well, also empower children to have an impact. Each of these read more »

We Day Toronto is Coming! – UPDATED

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 | 2 Comments
After a very successful event in Vancouver, Toronto is getting ready for its own Free the Children We Day this Monday, Oct. 5. Featuring “a series of inspirational and motivational speeches by top leadership and social issues activists, speakers and entertainers,” We Day read more »

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