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![Lousie Russo WAVE [working against violence everyday] Empowering Youth](images/feb_11/WAVE_May-11.jpg)
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BECOME A LOUISE RUSSO YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENT
Deadline for Application Submission
EXTENDED TO: Friday, March 11, 2011
To download the application form and procedure visit our website - www.louiserussowave.ca
Some unique young people will be recognized and honoured at our 2011 W.A.V.E. Empowering Youth Day who took the initiative to enhance their school’s or community's safety, by organizing direct outreach and networking activities that focus on the 3R’s – Respect, Responsibility and the Role of leadership. Five (5) Louise Russo Youth Awards (individuals or teams) and three (3) Leadership Awards will be given in the form of bursaries towards the student’s education or program initiative.
W.A.V.E. EMPOWERING YOUTH DAY WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011
Mississauga, Ontario – Louise Russo is set to inspire some 1,000 students, teachers, dignitaries and sponsors at the 3rd Annual W.A.V.E. Empowering Youth Day on Wednesday, May 11, at the Living Arts Centre of Mississauga.
Amazing Guest Speakers / Performers, including: our returning emcee Rick Campanelli, Global’s co-host of ET Canada; Blake McGrath, entertainer and celebrity Judge from CTV’s So You Think You Can Dance Canada, who struggled with his rapid fame and substance abuse; Diane Dupuy, President & Founder of the internationally acclaimed Famous PEOPLE Players – with a message ‘Dare to Dream’; LaToya Rodney, motivational speaker, and former gang member / bully shares her story; Mixed Company Theatre, nationally recognized and Ontario’s premier Forum theater company that stimulates critical thinking and engages students in active problem solving; Mark DeMontis, overcame his challenges when he was declared legally blind (age 17), went on to found Courage Canada (age 21), a registered charity that implements blind sports hockey schools across Canada.
These speakers will interact, motivate and encourage students to move beyond challenging circumstances while sharing personal stories about the choices and actions they took in their lives.
“Believe that you can make a difference” says Russo, who seven years ago became the innocent victim of a crime that left the mother of three paralyzed. Russo refuses to slow down and is an inspiration to all who meet her as she continues to make WAVES in her effort to reduce violence.
WHAT: Come celebrate our W.A.V.E. Empowering Youth Day as we recognize and honour our Youth Award Winners who have made a difference in their schools or communities
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
TIME: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE: Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre of Mississauga, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
HOW TO REGISTER: Schools can download a registration form by visiting our website or calling 416-436-9106
WEBSITE: www.louiserussowave.ca
Louise Russo W.A.V.E. (Working Against Violence Everyday)
Charitable Registration #: 84950 2950 RR0001
For additional information contact:
Tinda Holland, Volunteer Director of Development
tindah@sympatico.ca
(416) 487-8966
Toronto is quickly becoming known as The New Age Capital Of The World and here is another wonderful Love based project spawned from this beautiful city.
Shawn Jason & The Love Crew (http://www.TheLoveCrew.com) are gearing up right now to head out on a 4 month WALK OF LOVE from Toronto to Miami. The intention of this walk is to help lessen fear and increase Love energy in this world.
At 9am on March 1st Shawn & his crew will begin this 4 month walk of love at Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. At around 12 noon, they will be stopping in High Park to lead a prayer/meditation session with the purpose of increasing love, peace & compassion in this great city. Everyone is invited to join them for this powerful intention meditation.
During this walk, Shawn Jason & The Love Crew will be stopping in a public park in each of the 94 cities they will be travelling through to lead a prayer/meditation session.
When asked why he is doing this, Shawn answered with, "I see this as a fun & interesting way to have a hand in creating the new world I wish to see. If we can inspire even just a few more people to focus on Love, then my mission is a success."
The crew will be handing out 100,000 'Love Notes' along their travel path, giving free hugs, sharing kind words and simply spreading good vibes everywhere they go.
Shawn says, "This journey is being put together on a budget of basically $0, so contributions from anyone who appreciates the intention of this project are warmly welcomed and appreciated." See http://www.TheLoveCrew.com for more info and to support this journey.
This Walk of Love by The Love Crew is yet another example of just how kind, loving and caring & giving this incredible city is! Thank you Toronto!
"Accept and allow the energy to flow, where it will lead us we don't really know. Just focus on Love for we reap what we sow, and Life will be gorgeous wherever we go!" -- Shawn Jason
I LOVE YOU! Pass It On :)
 Rock the W.A.V.E (World Against Violence Everywhere) - 2nd annual benefit concert to raise awareness & funding to end violence against women. Featuring: Live How You Live, The Joys & Krista Blondin Band Saturday March 5th, 2011 at the HardBall Cafe in Milton Ontario.
Proceeds from the concert & silent auction will go to Halton Womens Place. Tickets and donations can be made online
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