Tysen's Mission To A Million

Tonight I met a true inspiration. The definition of a hero. This boy is 15 years old and plays hockey on the same team as my brother and his name is Tysen. This whole team consists of kids with special needs. This particular boy went on a make-a-wish trip and met Adam Sandler as his wish. Because he had such an amazing time he wanted to make sure that other kids had the same opportunity to get their wishes like he did. He set a goal, he made a plan and he set it in motion.

This was two and a half years ago and he has since raised $500,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation. In 913 days he managed to raise half a million dollars! This means he has already granted 45 kids wishes!  I was sitting there listen to him and his parents talk and was truly amazed by the dedication and kindness that this young boy must have. His goal is to reach 1 million dollars and I have no doubt in my mind that he will get there. I am beyond humbled by his generosity and perseverance.

Go to his website and see for yourself! http://missiontoamillion.ca

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Society: seven billion, four hundred and four million, nine hundred seventy six thousand, seven hundred and eighty three.
Brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, you and me.

Today you get bullied for your weight.
It's not your only trait.
You try to make a change,
But all you get is hate.

You work twice as hard to be great,
But you're paid a smaller rate,
Can't negotiate just because you menstruate.

You believe in a different God than the majority,
So you're treated without equality,
not considered a priority.

You're a girl in love with a girl,
So you're treated like you made the wrong choice,
Stripped of your voice.

You're skin is darker than white,
So instead of human rights you get indicts.
Can't shine bright if they turn off your light.

A girl born inside the body of a boy,
Want to be yourself, live a life full of joy,
But anyone different we try to destroy.

Society: seven billion, four hundred and four million, nine hundred seventy six thousand, seven hundred and eighty three.
We're not living free,
Still not being all we can be.
Too many still cannot see,
That change can start with you and me.

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This is a must-read for every young adult. It makes you question everything and has a truly inspiring message. Lowry makes you deeply question society today and how one should live their life.

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This book is written from the perspective of a five year old boy who believes the whole world is him and his mom in a single room. It is heartbreaking and beautifully written. It takes a devastating situation and spins it into the mind of a little boy.

This is a book by Amanda Lindhout who recounts her life before, during, and after being captured and held in Somalia for 15 months. It is a true story of pain, perseverance, courage and the will to live. Her story is amazing.

This book is about a young girl and her life in Afghanistan. It discusses child marriage, polygamy, motherhood, abuse, relationships, love and so much more. You truly feel for the characters in this book and their relationships are inspiring.

This is a book about a young girl watching her family and the man who killed her from heaven. It is heartfelt and emotional. It takes a perspective not commonly taken in situations like these. It will open your eyes and make you believe in karma.

 

 

This coming of age novel follows a teenage loner with a traumatic past. It follows him through high school, new found friends, family drama and so much more. The was the main character interprets the world is very unique.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 



 

This book is about a girl and a boy, one with cancer and one in remission from cancer and their relationship. This tragic story is one that no one should miss. It is a love story like no other.



" Does this darkness have a name? This cruelty. This hatred. How did it find us? Did it steal into our lives or did we seek it out and embrace it? What happened to us that we now send our children into the world like we send young men to war, hoping for their safe return, but knowing that some will be lost along the way. When did we lose our way? Consumed by the shadows. Swallowed whole by the darkness. Does this darkness have a name? It is your name? "

                                    --- One Tree Hill 03x16

Monster

 

A beautiful girl with curious eyes
A hidden world of pain and lies,
A mask of fake smiles and "I'm fine"s
She lost herself in her own mind.

Her heart may be heavy, but she is not weak
For she battles a monster that no one can see.
Tired and lonely, filled with dismay
Her mind's always racing, she can't get away.

"Sometimes I wonder how my life would be, if who I was wasn't me?"
She thinks she's invisible, that the world would agree,
Without this darkness, she could be free.

Held together with tape and with glue
Happiness was always just out of view
She knows she needs help, motivation ran dry
It's time for the monster inside her to die.
Doubts are fading, this war has been won
Blue skies ahead, here comes the sun.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest of souls,
Survived the sadness, achieved their goals.
The most massive characters are seared with scars,
But you need a little darkness to see the stars.