Meadowridge student fights world poverty
June 23, 2009
Zameer Devraj of Meadowridge School was the top ambassador in the recent World Partnership Walk.
Devraj, a Grade 6 student, raised $43,025 for the walk on May 31. His team, HOPE, placed among the top 5 for the event.
The World Partnership Walk is Canada’s largest annual event dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds to fight global poverty.
Now in its 25th year, the walk is organized by volunteers in nine cities across the country and attracts tens of thousands of Canadians united in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to some of the poorest communities in the world.
Last year nearly 40,000 participants came together across Canada to raise $5.5 million in support of international development.
Top 5
Top fundraising ambassadors in Canada:
• Zameer Devraj (VAN) – $43,025;
• Musa Suleman (TOR) – $42,628;
• Zabeen Hirji (TOR) – $28,975;
• Parin Ladhani (EDM) – $26,110;
• Nargis Rajan (EDM) – $23,500.00.
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Ismailimail 
Good Job !!!!
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