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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2012-06-20, Page 82 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Noam Gold -luting peft) and Callum Clarke with Stephen Lewis Friday. The two have raised $4,000 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation since grade 7. ATTENTION READERS Take advantage of our pricing for HAPPY NOTES Inclades: Birthdays, Anniversaries Weddings, Engagements, Graduatk>tw etc. (Name Person) (Date) Love Mom & I)ad Actual Size: Pre -Payment is Required Just bring in your photo & write-up and well do the rest. Other Sizes & Prices available upon request 58 Ontario St., N. Grand Bend (519) 238-5383 Stephen Lewis inspires, challenges CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the knowledge we need. But to do it there must be a quantum leap in financial resources." Lewis blames wars around the world for Horny of the problems and says the money spent on wars could cure so many diseases. Ile says a lack of will on behalf of governments is an issue and if this were truly a priority, a lot of problems such as hunger and disease could be solved. Ile says he loves the Rotary Club for their work around the world and their fight against Polio. "'Ibis business of sexual violence is out of con- trol in many parts of the world. Very few talk about 11." Lewis said no one seems to know how to stabilize the merciless violence against women. Ile spoke of the child headed house- holds as the result of the deaths of so many Ai Hearing Stephen Lewis is an experience you will always remember, he speaks with incredible power, with words that go right to your heart. Despite the seriousness of his subject, he can suddenly lift the audience with his marvelous sense of humour." — Paul Ciufo, Rotary member and moderator for the event Fish Species and Angling •, in Port Franks Please join us for a free presentation on fishing techniques and fish species found in the the Ausable River Watershed Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 7 p.m. Port Franks Marina Pavilion (7574 Biddulph Street, Port Franks) For more information, contact Kari at Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ARCA) at 519-233-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610 or e-mail kjeanioabca.on.ca Event hosted by the Mimic am!,ty of larnbtors Shores and the Ausabk Bayfield Conservation Authority (ANCA) in cooperation with Ontario Family Fishing Werk (Ally 1-10,10111 iarehaw Shorn This protect was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through the Department of the Environment ) women and that if it was not for the grandmoth- ers, he wouldn't know how many of the children would survive. Lewis is renowned for his incredible deter( nation to improve the plight of those who are less fortunate. But what truly sets him apart is his eloquence and passion. "ILearing Stephen Lewis is an experience you will always remem- ber," says Ciufo. "Ile speaks with incredible power, with words that go right to your heart. Despite the seriousness of his subject, he can suddenly lift the audience with his marvelous sense of humour." Ciufo said he was incredibly inspiring and potentially life changing for those present. "llis charisma, his presence, his energy moves the audience." Ciufo says be lays out the facts and then asks why do these things happen. Ile says the problems of the world are staggering and Lewis inspires you to do something. "Ins stories are personal, wrenching detailed accounts, you can't listen and not be moved," was the account of so many after the presentation. Grand Bend Community Foundation member Pat Morden says Stephen Lewis has been one of her idols since she first heard him speak when she was 18. " It was a thrill to have hint come to Grand Bend. Yes, he told us about some stark realities in the world. In particular, I was struck by his contention that climate change will have cataclysmic results in the next 30 years. But I also uplifted and encouraged to know that bril- liant and passionate people like him are willing to give so much of themselves to make change happen. Surely we can all find a way to make a contribution. I'm delighted that the Grand Bend Community Foundation was able to sponsor this event, and that our board members contributed personally toward the sponsorship." Morden gave kudos to the Rotary Club for bringing Lewis to Grand Bend, and "for a beautifully organized and executed event that brought the community together in a very spe- cial way." Two grade ten students from New I lamburg have been raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation since grade seven. Noam Gold - tilling and Callum Clarke have raised $4,000 and continue to raise money for this cause. They were thrilled to not only be at the event but to meet Lewis. "Those two kids are "'Turning the 'fide—they are saving the lives of children in Africa," said (:info, After Lewis's presentation, one woman said his speech was moving. "Lots has been done, but there is much more to be done. I left feeling mixed, sad for all the things wrong in the world." She said she is pleased the Rotary Club has made huge changes in third world countries, but "overwhelmed with not being able to help." As always, in his speeches, Lewis attenlptecj set everything in the broad context of human rights, and was able to argue that civil society has emerged as the fundamental social agent to secure those rights, "We can't give up, we have to do something says Ciufo. We are blessed -we are not power- less. Ile just gets to you," 'Ihe sponsors, including premier sponsors, the Avon Maitland District School Board, NextEra Energy Canada, and the Grand Bend Commu- nity Foundation were crucial to this event in many ways; most notably: they provided the opportunity for nearly 100 students to attend.