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Youth-organized event tries to motivate other youth

lain W. Reeve, A&E Editor

On September 23, a group of three motivated youth
leaders, one of whom is a former Douglas student, put
on an inspiring fundraiser concert at the James Cowan
Theatre in Burnaby. Acts performing and included
Delta rock country outfit Higgins, and Vancouver
native Ben Sigston. In addition to some wicked local
music, the event featured four youth speakers dishing
on topics around youth leadership and political and
social engagement. All proceeds were donated to War
Child Canada, an organization dedicated to assisting
children in war-torn countries.

There was plenty of enthusiasm, both in the crowd
and from the performers and speakers. “P’m always
eager to do what I can to help young people who are
trying to make a difference, and you know what? What
these young people are doing will make a great deal of
difference to those who need it the most,” said Sigston
of his involvement in the event.

 

A member of the Higgins family, Eileen Higgins
explained their enthusiasm: “We perform because we
love music, but it’s extra special when you can help peo-
ple in need at the same time.” The speakers covered
topics profiling youth initiative in many projects around
the world including the HIV/AIDS battle, environmen-
talism, and all manner of grassroots activism.

The three youth who organized the event are look-
ing to organize further fund raising efforts in the near
future. If you are interested in learning more about
these events, contact chiranlivera@hotmail.com. For
more information on War Child Canada, visit
www.warchild.ca. To check out the bands that played,

see www.higginsmusic.com and www.bensigston.com.

 

 

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