pr that means something..

I've had the priveledge and the honor of helping out a great cause in Ottawa. For my special events class this semester, we were required to assist in the planning of an upcoming event. CTV and SchoolBOX are presenting The Amazing People Gala that is taking place on October 27th 2012 at the Ottawa Convention Center. I would like to share this amazing cause to everyone and ask for your support.

It all started when CTV's Kimothy Walker aired a special every thursday evening at 6 that showcased high spirited individuals from Ottawa. The idea stemmed from there and has been a year in the making.

The purpose of the event is to showcase local heroes around the Ottawa Valley region, just as Kimothy did. The evening will consist of a group of 50 amazing people that have marked the community in some way or another. In combination with a panel of judges and online voting, the amazing people will be announced. It will be a wonderful evening full of fun and celebration. However, what is so remarkable about the event is that its second and most important goal is to raise money for a non-profit charity by the name of SchoolBOX.

SchoolBOX is an organization based in Almonte that has a beautiful slogan: making education possible. That is exacly what they strive to do. They raise much needed funds to build schools in Nicaragua. Incredibly, they have already built 32 classrooms in Central America for children that have been living through severe poverty. This was all made possible because of the love and support of their community.

Throughout the Gala, it is expected that they will raise enough money to fund one of these inspiring projects all while honoring people who make a difference around us. I think that, by the end of it all, it will be a source of determination for everyone to live life to the fullest and make a difference. What we will learn is that it doesn't take a huge gesture to make someones day or save a life. Its the little things in life that matter the most and I am thrilled to say that I am supporting an event that transcends that fantastic moral.

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visit: http://schoolbox.ca/index.htm for more information.

DD