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Find out what the SHLF has up to in recent weeks, or search the archives that date back to 2007 to learn more.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
With great reading comes great scholars

SHLF Partner Bouncing Boys Back to Books came to a close this week and was featured in the Montreal Gazette. 

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Monday, August 02, 2010
Brick by Brick Update

On July 22nd, the Vancouver commitee hosted the kick off event for Brick by Brick at On The Edge Gastropub in Gastown.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Kili Climbers summit Africa's highest peak to Make a Difference

At 7am on June 27, 2010 all ten climbers successfully reached Africa’s highest peak - Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters above sea level! More importantly, their efforts raised $80,000.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Nice to know we are in good company!

Canadian speed skater Clara Hughes celebrated her sixth Olympic medal (both summer and winter) by donating her prize money to SHLF partner Take a Hike.

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Monday, February 08, 2010
CNN's Anderson Cooper visits L'Athletique d'Haiti

Watch Anderson Cooper's video of his recent visit with Bobby Duval and l'Athletique d'Haiti.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010
L'Athletique d'Haiti begin the rebuilding process

Coaches of L'Athletique d'Haiti began the healing and rebuilding process by calling a community meeting among the youth and their families. Hundreds of participants came to the fields, received meals, met together and played!

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Monday, January 25, 2010
L’Athletique d’Haiti infrastructure damaged by earthquake

We have kept regular contact with L’Athletique d’Haiti (LADH) as they respond to the Earthquake crisis, assess the damages and begin to rebuild themselves and their community. Needless to say, the programme, staff and students face enormous challenges as they endeavour to recover from this most devastating tragedy.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010
L’Athlétique d'Haiti hit by devastating 7.0 earthquake

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and its surrounding areas are facing a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion - a magnitude 7.0 earthquake within 10 miles of the city centre. L’Athlétique Haiti, our Haitian partners, work with over 1,500 youth and their families in Cité de Soleil, the largest slum in the country. We encourage everyone to take an interest and do their part in Haiti.

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Monday, July 06, 2009
SHLF announces 4 new Canadian partnerships

As of July 2009 we are proud to announce partnerships with four local organizations. Each of these outstanding programs is actively working with youth to help them achieve their full potential through sports and education.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Villa Sainte Marcelline Girls Make a Difference

In true ‘make a difference’ spirit, over 45 young girls rose at the crack of dawn on a Monday morning to trek 65 kilometres across Montréal.

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