Brampton reaches $5,000!

Friday March 5, 2010, marked St. Thomas Aquinas (Brampton) first ever THINKfast, fundraising over $5 000.00. 

The Music students opened the evening with a magical performance of ‘I believe’, followed by a heartfelt presentation from the students who traveled to Nicaragua. 

The THINKfasters then participated in a community building workshop facilitated by Rising Stars and student-led workshops about Development and Peace and Social Justice.  Together they learned about the struggles of those less fortunate, and they learned about the impact our lifestyle here in North America has on the Developing World.  They felt the hunger pains, the headaches, the nausea, and the fatigue that millions of people have accepted as a normal part of their every day existence. 

And knowing that these feelings are not normal they began to understand how together they can help empower those who desperately need support in their fight for human rights, land rights, and equity.  This realization also led those who participated to a greater awareness and appreciation of the opportunities that exist here in Canada.  So, they signed petitions. 

And after Fasting for 25 hours, they gathered for a meal prepared by our Hospitality students and our Aquinas Community prayed in SOLIDARITY with those in our Global Community. 

Our Youth believe and hope to make a difference one choice at a time, one action at a time, and one prayer at a time.    

- Cathy Rizzo