Once again GP Vanier's 30-Hour Famine was a fantastic evening of camaraderie and good times. 27 students and teachers abstained from eating to raise awareness and support for poverty related issues in Canada and around the world.
I was honoured to be invited again this year to speak at the event and celebrate with the students in their last hours of the famine. I never missed a famine event as a student at Vanier and going back into the halls always makes me feel good. I spoke to the student participants about community leadership and the importance of walking the talk. We discussed consumerism and solid waste, the environment and global interconnections. It was a laid back evening and it was really nice to just chill, talk, and rock.
Four of the students had formed a band and they dedicated some songs to me from the early 90's when I went to Vanier. They dropped a pounding version of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit, some Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox and their version of Anarchy, which they just nailed. It was a rad tribute and I was pumped.
This event never disappoints and it was really fun meeting and getting to know the kids. Every day is a powerful day when you are making the world a better place. Congratulations Vanier on your amazing effort and fantastic 30 hours.
Find out more about the 30-Hour Famine by clicking here.
I was honoured to be invited again this year to speak at the event and celebrate with the students in their last hours of the famine. I never missed a famine event as a student at Vanier and going back into the halls always makes me feel good. I spoke to the student participants about community leadership and the importance of walking the talk. We discussed consumerism and solid waste, the environment and global interconnections. It was a laid back evening and it was really nice to just chill, talk, and rock.
Four of the students had formed a band and they dedicated some songs to me from the early 90's when I went to Vanier. They dropped a pounding version of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit, some Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox and their version of Anarchy, which they just nailed. It was a rad tribute and I was pumped.
This event never disappoints and it was really fun meeting and getting to know the kids. Every day is a powerful day when you are making the world a better place. Congratulations Vanier on your amazing effort and fantastic 30 hours.
Find out more about the 30-Hour Famine by clicking here.
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