A.Y. Jackson S.S. helps Darfur

Ms. Belanger says the students have essentially developed a run of play organizational plan, similar to what professional fundraisers use. They have booked the restaurant, created a marketing plan that includes promoting the event, and asked local businesses for donations that will be used for a silent auction. She added that they have been working diligently to ensure the event is a success. Ms. Belanger said, “It is very empowering for students to realize young people can and do get things done in their local and global communities.”

Mission Possible: Darfur is taking place on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Lone Star Restaurant, 4048 Carling Avenue in Kanata.  It is anticipated that 60 to 80 guests will attend. The dinner runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will include guest speaker Alew Damiano Bwolo.  He is from Sudan and now works with the Catholic Immigration Centre helping newly arrived immigrants. Other special guests already confirmed are City Councillor Peggy Feltmate, business leaders, parents, and other community members.

The students are doing this as part of a global leadership project. Ms. Belanger said they had to select an issue and decide the best way to create awareness and inform people how to help.