ShareLife message goes underground

Last Wednesday, more than 75 students from Bishop Morocco Secondary School and Neil McNeil High School in Toronto and from St. Joseph Secondary School in Mississauga hit five Toronto Transit Commission stations for the morning rush hour, raising awareness and funds for ShareLife and its network of agencies.

While serving as a fundraising drive, the morning also served as an educational experience for the students. As part of the process, they were encouraged to do research on some of the important social services provided by ShareLife agencies, so they could answer questions they were asked by passers by. As well, they attended an orientation session to ensure they conducted themselves in a respectful manner and were familiar with TTC fundraising guidelines. They were asked to exercise the same level of care and respect afforded everyone who turns to a ShareLife agency.


All told, the students raised $4022 an increase of $281 over last year's effort!

Thanks to all the students who participated in the day - you represented yourselves, your schools and ShareLife well. Thanks as well to the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board for their partnership in this important student activity.