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Power of Words Breakfast – September 8th, 2014

September 8, 2014 by People, Words & Change

People, Words & Change once again celebrated International Literacy Day with the fifth annual Power of Words Breakfast. This upbeat and inspiring event was held in the new home of Heartwood House on McArthur Ave. in the bright and warm Unitarian Fellowship Hall. Our emcee, CTV Sports Director Terry Marcotte, guided us through the morning’s events which included moving, Now I Can! success stories from four of our learners. Peter Joynt, rap artist, motivational speaker, and Ottawa-champion shared his experience of overcoming hurdles when he delivered the final remarks of the morning.When Peter speaks he has a noticeable stutter, but when he raps it disappears. As he explained to us, it’s all about using different sides of the brain. Peter is the poster boy for the power of positivity in life and how we can work around our barriers. His three minute rendition of his signature rap, Capcity, earned him a well-deserved standing ovation.

This breakfast would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, and all of us at People, Words & Change are very grateful!

 

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2014 Sponsors

ACE Bakery
Bonini & Associates
Borden Ladner Gervais
Canadian Geographic
Canadian Museum of History
Co-operators Ins. – Michael Pytura
CUPE
Grass Roots Press
MacQuarrie•Whyte•Killoran
McCay Duff
McDonald’s
Ottawa Magazine
Ottawa Police Service

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