We Day 2012 was a high energy event wit a packed program of people who are making a differennce in the world. There was music, snapshots of interview, greetings from local political leaders who were cheer leaders themselves. It is reported that more than 1000 local volunteers made this event possible and about 60 staff members from Toronto flew in to coordinate the event.
The 18000 participants who congregated at the MTS Centre, all received invitation because they did something to make a difference in their community or in the world.
Aboriginal leader, Justice Sinclair appealed to the youths to help make it possible for his grand daughter and others like her to achieve equality and live in a society that respects differences and provide equal opportunity for all.
Craig and his brother Mark Kielburger, rolled out their new campaign for 2012-2013 and urged participants to check out their new website and get involved.
Photos: Top: Spencer - the man without leg who successfully crawled his way up Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the poor; Mr. Gorbachever Prime Minister of Russia, Craig Keilburger, firing up the crowd with his passion; students with their placards.
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