What a summer it’s been so far! 

First things first: my hair is growing back.  After having it shaved off in early June to help raise awareness about my school’s fundraising efforts for Haiti, the fauxhawk is making a resurgence!

Second, I took part in a fantastic three week educational program called the Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership, named after one of Canada’s greatest prime ministers and human rights crusaders, Lester B. Pearson.

It was held at Pearson College in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, and I had the opportunity to meet over 100 youth from all over the world.  The seminar focuses on a variety of international issues, including the environment, development, peace and conflict, social justice and cross-cultural and diversity training.  The educators and students I met there were incredible, and I miss them already.  It was so much fun!

Third, Toronto Life Magazine published a seven page story on my work that will run in the September 2010 issue.  It’s in stores already.  The article focuses on my fundraising and activism work since I was a young boy.  It’s always interesting to have someone else write a story about you. 

The story also discusses the role that my friends and family have had throughout my travels and successes.  Once again, I couldn’t have done it without them. 

I hope each of you are having a great summer, too!

Warm Regards,

Bilaal Rajan

“Together We Can Make A Difference”