For anyone who has ever been the victim of bullying, these words are full of truth. Bullying never really goes away. Even years later, long after the bullying has stopped, many victims are still deeply affected by the actions of their bullies. How do I know this? Because I became the victim of severe bullying by classmates when I was only 12-13 years old. While being … [Read more...] about Have You Made A #PinkShirtPromise? Help Stop Bullying!
Charity
A Veteran’s Vision And The Work Of VETS Canada
Thanks to one of my wonderful followers, Paul Crowe (@ScorpiosTales), I was introduced to the VETS Canada website, an organization that is committed to helping homeless and at-risk Canadian veterans reintegrate into civilian life. Since 2010/2011, VETS Canada "has grown into a federally registered non-profit charity that has a network of 135,000 and hundreds of dedicated … [Read more...] about A Veteran’s Vision And The Work Of VETS Canada
How You And I Can Turn Me To We #MoreSurprises
Warm hearts are giving hearts, give with all your heart. It is so hard to believe that we are nearing another holiday season. In just over a month, Santa will be making his annual return, with his sleigh, his reindeer, and a sack full of presents for all good boys and girls. This year, thanks to Staples Canada, Santa has the chance to make Canadian kids happy on Christmas … [Read more...] about How You And I Can Turn Me To We #MoreSurprises
Derick Fage Clears The Room For Two Great Causes!
Sometimes in life we meet someone with whom we feel we a real connection thanks to a shared love of something, shared opinions, or shared experiences. For me, that person is Derick Fage, television host of Daytime Ottawa. I wrote about Derick recently, and his life-long struggle with incontinence. While our respective health issues are very different, they both result in … [Read more...] about Derick Fage Clears The Room For Two Great Causes!
J.Crew Brands Extend Partnership with Blue Jeans Go Green™ Drop Your Jeans For A Cause!
Ok Canada, we need a program like this here in our great country! We are a nation of denim lovers too, aren't we? I think it's time we started dropping our jeans for a cause! Recently, our neighbours to the south kicked off another successful recycling campaign aimed at recycling all those worn out, yet beloved, American denim jeans. Already in its ninth year, the … [Read more...] about J.Crew Brands Extend Partnership with Blue Jeans Go Green™ Drop Your Jeans For A Cause!