Are you a young person on the Coast who is making a difference? Would you like to share the Roberts Creek Hall stage with James & Jamesy on April 18?
Judy Lynne is calling on youth who want to share the ways you are empowering yourself and other young people. Maybe you’re involved in environmental protection, anti-bullying work, a gay/straight alliance, mentoring and encouraging others, or any number of ways that support your community and neighbourhood. Can you convey your passion through slam poetry, dance, hip hop, song, improv, theatre art, clowning or any creative style that might incite others to join in? We want you to share your gifts!
The Switch On event will be raising funds to send two young people on life-changing Outward Bound wilderness journeys in memory of Neil Falkner, a Whistler ski patroller who died in a mountaineering accident in 2002. Since 2003, 21 young people have benefitted from Falkner’s legacy, and two more will benefit again this year — one from the Sunshine Coast and one from the East Vancouver school that Falkner attended when he went on an Outward Bound journey.
Falkner’s family wants to shine a light on youth who are making a difference while also shining a light on his Outward Bound legacy. If there is enough interest, they’d like to set up a free afternoon program, in addition to the main evening fundraising event, where young people can engage and share their interests with others through displays, demonstrations, talks and/or brief presentations.
If you want to participate, contact Judy Lynne at 604-886-7334 or [email protected]. For more information, see neilfalknerlegacy.ca.
A silent auction, online prior to the event and live at the event, helps raise funds for Falkner’s legacy. Donations of services, art, dining out, activities, etc. may also be made by contacting Lynne.
