Silent Cities

WOW!

We are so impressed with the amazing turnout of (MOB)ilizers for Silent Cities in Toronto today!

(MOB)ilizers from Hamilton, Guelph, Scarborough, Mississauga and our very own DT TO MOB met up at Allan Gardens early this morning and marched down to Yonge and Dundas Square for an incredible Silent Cities demonstration!

Our (MOB)ilizers truly exemplified what the MOB is all about today as we stood in solidarity with all those denied a voice in our world. People off the street came to talk to FTC staff about Vow and help complete the "Wall of Silence". A few even joined in and stood, X's over their mouths among us! One man even made his own sign to silently show his support and tell us that "You Are All AWESOME!" 

THIS is what the MOB is about, empowering those around us to make a difference through our example! Even Santa Claus came to take a picture in the Silent Cities Toronto Photobooth! (don't believe me? LIKE http://www.facebook.com/iamsilent and check it out!)

After breaking the silence with Michel Chikwanine, we got a chance to mingle with some FTC friends and add our cards to the Wall of Silence as well as break into an impromptu We Day Dance party!

Finally, after 2 hours standing out in the cold, the MOB headed back to the Me To We Store for some pizza, hot chocolate and a chance to talk to two infinitely inspiring individuals! Michel Chikwanine shared some amazing stories about his experience as a child soldier in the Congo as well as some stories about his experiences as a Me To We Speaker, while Robin Wiszowaty told us about Free the Children's work with the Kisaruni all-girls high school in Kenya as well as the famine situation in the Horn of Africa. We also got a chance to  show Robin how to play Ninja, which always makes for a fun time! 

All in all it was an incredible day to promote the Vow of Silence as well as meet (MOB)ilizers from across Ontario and learn about the issues we are silent for. 

If you still haven't joined our team for the Vow Of Silence on November 30th, please sign up at http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?TSID=341647&langPref=en-CA 

and keep your eyes out for more events and campaigns to come!

MUCH LOVE FROM YOUR FREE THE CHILDREN (MOB)ILIZERS!