Monday, February 22, 2010

Students celebrate philanthropic ventures at event

Message of hope resonates with young Calgarians
By Sarah McGinnis, Calgary Herald

Philanthropy is increasingly taking centre stage at many Calgary schools thanks to a focus on teaching youth citizenship skills in class.

And today's youth are demonstrating through innovative fundraising efforts and advocacy initiatives they're not willing to be leaders of tomorrow -- they want to be world leaders today.

More than 550 students from 38 schools across the city recently gathered at John G. Diefenbaker High School in the city's northwest for Calgary's second My World conference.

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