Free the Children

233 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 2L2

Contact: Simone Mekli
Phone: (289) 339-4061
E-mail: simone.mekli@mohawkcollege.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Canadian Charity and Celebrities Unite to Inspire Hamilton Youth

HAMILTON, Ont. February 17, 2016 Canadian charity, Free the Children, will be
bringing a star studded event to Hamilton, Ontario to inspire our youth. On March 1,
elementary and secondary schools from Hamilton and surrounding areas will have the
opportunity to listen to their idols discuss the importance of helping others around the world.
Were constantly telling our children that they are the future, said Robert Plant,
mayor of Hamilton. Its about time we do something to encourage and motivate them to get
involved and change the world.
This weekend long event will bring some of Canadas greatest celebrities to Hamilton
to perform, inspire and talk to our youth. Students will hear founder Craig Keilburger talk
about his amazing journey in creating Free the Children at the age of 12. They will also be
given the opportunity to meet some of the people whose lives have been saved by this
organization. Hosted by Canadian actor, Jim Carrey, we will also hear performances from
Hedley, The Arkells, and Justin Bieber.
Free the Children is an international charity founded in 1995 by Craig Keilburger and
his brother, Marc Keilburger. Free the Children partners with communities in Africa, Asia
and Latin America to help lift them out of poverty using a holistic, sustainable five-pillar
development model. For more information, visit: www.freethechildren.com.

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