Support the Kidney Foundation of Canada & bid on an original painting by Jessica Tyler or Melinda Shankar! The 8×10 paintings were part of the Celebrity Paintings for Kidney Research. All proceeds will go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s funding for much needed research and improving the lives of people living with kidney disease. The bidding is happening on eBay and closes on Halloween. Click here for Melinda’s painting and here for Jessica’s.
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Check out these new photos of the Degrassi cast at We Day 2010! The official We Day facebook page posted a bunch of pictures of our cast yesterday. Most of these were taken with fans outside of the venue. You can see all of the official pictures right here! A lot of fans have also uploaded their own pictures with the cast which are linked on the facebook page as well. And don’t forget to like the We Day Facebook page if you haven’t already!!
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In the final Degrassi Does India blog from Much Music, Charlotte writes about how emotional the trip to India was. She describes moments of heartbreak and moments of jubilation. It’s really amazing to read. Check out this excerpt:
But it was important that we experienced moments like this and that we share them now that we’re home. India was exhausting at times for the body and the heart, but more than anything made me feel powerful that I’m in a position to fight for kids like this boy. It really is tough to be face-to-face with a reality that is so astoundingly unfair, but I’m proud and grateful that I and my group of friends didn’t choose to keep blinders on, but instead to dive into a complicated and contradictory world with open minds and good intentions.
So inspiring! Read the complete blog right here!
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Did you guys watch We Day online today? If Twitter is any indication, it sounds like the cast had an amazing time! In the meantime, Much Music posted a new blog with Aislinn Paul talking about the India trip today. She describes the trip as a life changing experience:
I felt so alive in India. Every moment there was something new to take in, a new sight, a new sound; every sense was overwhelmed. When it was finally time to leave I realized how much the country had given me. It exposed me to a new culture, reminded me of how fortunate I am, and it strengthened relationships between all of the cast. Most importantly, it gave me new friendships with all of those kids. And no matter how short lived those friendships may have been in person, they will never leave my heart. I can only hope that I’ve changed their lives a fraction of the amount they’ve changed mine.
Read the full blog & check out the new pictures right here!
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Day 3 of Much Music’s Degrassi Does India blog features thoughts from The Next Teen Star herself Jessica Tyler. Here is a little of what she had to say on the experience:
“India brought out my true colours. I felt like a kid again dancing in the rain, playing games, and hanging out with children! They really did change me and I thank them for that. They taught me to be who I am, the crazy, outgoing me, and not to hold anything back. They taught me to give people a chance, to believe in others, and to have trust. I’ll always remember their beautiful smiles and warm hearts. Those kids will always be remembered in my mind forever. I really do miss them.”
Read the full blog entry over here! Remember: We Day is tomorrow and you can watch it live streamed online. The Degrassi cast wont be speaking this year, but it’s still sure to be an unforgettable event!
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Much Music has posted the next journal entry from the cast on the India trip. This one comes from the one and only Sam Earle. Sam gives a detailed account of a few highlights from the trip. He also talks about the closeness of the cast and his reaction coming back to Canada. It’s really amazing to read, and has me wondering if Sam would ever want to be a writer because this is so well written and inspiring. You guys are going to want to read the entire thing yourselves! Click here to do just that + there are more new pictures posted as well!
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We Day is coming up this week, and as Sam has been informing us on Twitter, the cast wont be speaking at the event this year. Although some of them will be attending! However, in honour of We Day, Much Music is posting more pictures & journal entries from the Degrassi cast’s India trip! The first one comes from Ray who writes about the mixture of emotions he felt on the trip:
“The experience was truly uncensored. We saw the raw reality every day. We learned about social issues and the current goings-on in India. We visited and took part in sacred ceremonies at renowned temples and the list goes on and on. My cast mates, and more importantly, friends, worked hard, laughed hard, cried hard, played hard and slept soundly.”
Check out the Much blog to read more. There is also a bunch of new pictures posted there, as well as a video in which the cast tells us one word to describe the trip.
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It’s that time of year again! We Day 2010 is almost upon us, and this year it’s going to be better then ever! Fresh off their trip to India where they built a school, the cast of Degrassi are still involved in all sorts of Free the Children initiatives.
Firstly, Epitome tells us that for every person who “likes” the We Day Facebook Page, sponsors will donate $1 to Free The Children development projects! That’s up to $1,000,000! And all it takes is the click of a button. So get on it Degrassi fans – here is one way you can help out! Click here to like We Day RIGHT NOW.
Secondly, We Day will be taking place in Toronto on Sept. 30th beginning at 9:30am ET and Vancouver on Oct. 15th at 9:00 PST. Students from all across Canada will be in attendance. If you’re like me and not one of those lucky students, you can still watch the entire thing live streamed online!! All of the info can be found at weday.ctv.ca! As to whether or not the Degrassi cast will be in attendance, we’re not 100% sure yet. They have been there every year since We Day started (here they are in 2008) so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! But Epitome tells me that they are still shooting episodes so schedules need to be worked out.
I’ll have more about We Day as we get closer to the date! In the meantime, here are a few videos the Degrassi cast did with Free the Children:
The cast recaps We Day 2009
Degrassi gives their 10
Degrassi in Kenya
Degrassi in Ecuador
Update: The cast will be at We Day this year but they aren’t speaking on stage.
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This Wednesday, Sept. 22nd Melinda Shankar & Paula Brancati are participating in Plan’s Because I Am A Girl Pink LEMONAid campaign along with a few musicians and Much Music VJ Sarah Taylor. They will be at 299 Queen St. West in Toronto (Much Music HQ) where you can go and meet them from 4-6pm.
Because I Am a Girl is a campaign to empower girls and promote a brighter, safer future for girls around the world. You can watch their TV commmerical here. Because I am a Girl Pink LemonAid is an initiative taking place on Wednesday in which girls all across Canada will be selling lemonade to raise money & awareness for the organization. Melinda & Paula will be at the celebrity event in Toronto, so make sure to check it out if you’re in the area!
For more information on the celebrity event, check out Much Music’s blog.
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Jessica posted some pictures at her Facebook page of herself, Charlotte, and Scott at a Free the Children funraiser. The three of them were there to raise awareness and promote Free the Children. Check out the pictures right here.
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Looking for something to do this summer? Want to make a difference in the world? This is your chance!
The cast of Degrassi will be participating in volunteer trips with Me to We, and they want you to join them! Dalmar & Scott will be going to Ecuador on Aug. 10-28th, while Sarah & Evan will be going to India July 21-Aug. 9. You’ll get the chance to learn about the destination’s culture while volunteering for the community and making a difference. AND you’ll get to hang out with some of our favourite cast members!
All flights for trips with the Degrassi cast will be departing from Toronto. It is a hefty price tag, so you’ll have to do some fundraising to get there. For all the information on this trip as well as others, check out the Me To We website!
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They’ve traveled the world, they’re worked with Craig Kielburger when he made his cameo on Degrassi, and once again our cast will be appearing at We Day 2009. We Day is Free the Children’s annual event. This year it will take place on Sept. 29th in Vancouver and Oct. 5th in Toronto. Thousands of teenagers from across Canada will attend one of the two events where they will listen to speakers and learn how they can change the world. The Degrassi cast has been there for the past 2 years, and this year is no exception. They will be speaking at both the Vancouver and Toronto events this year.
We Day will be streamed live online and to classrooms across Canada. On Sept. 29th in Vancouver the Degrassi cast is scheduled to speak at 10:49am (Pacific Time), and in Toronto on Oct. 5th they are on at 10:40am (Eastern Time). Check out the We Day website for all the details on times, live streams, and how you can get involved! You can also go to Freethechildren.com and download an official guide for watching the event, with information on all the speakers and when they will be on stage.