WE Day 2009

October 5, 2009. Air Canada Centre. 16,000 people. One room. The day was filled with speeches from Craig and Mark Keilburger, Spencer West, Pinball Klemmins, Jesse from MTV, and many more. Outstanding performances from Hedley, Justin Bieber, and something that surprised us all, the Jonas Brothers. Craig and Mark Keilburger founded Free The Children when they were very young. Now, almost 30 years old, are still helping children around the world. Spencer West, a man who lost his legs due to a disease when he was a kid. He has dealt with bullying and teasing about his lower half of his body, but still continues to touch the hearts of people around the world. Pinball Klemmins who is the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. Truly a motivational speaker to all who were listening. Jesse from MTV, who went to Kenya had to drink the blood of a goat, out of its throat. She explained how she was crying, and was scared to do it, but when she looked into a mans eyes, she knew this was what she had to do.

Justin Bieber was the first performer, and did he ever sing his heart out. He sang "One Time" on his acoustic guitar and every girl in the room was screaming. The surprise was, the Jonas Brothers were there. They sang "S.O.S" and "Burnin' Up". Unfortunately, their microphones were not working, but the crowd was singing the song anyway. The last performance was Hedley. They performed "Cha-Ching", there new song that hasn't been released yet, "Amazing", and as they said "It's never too late to change the world," they closed the day with none other than, "Never Too Late".

I learned so much from this day, and now I realize just how many people strive to make the world a better place. I, one day, will be one of these people. Change the world, NOW.