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Day 336: What Was Your Passion at 12 Years Old?

What were you doing at the age of 12? Did you have a passion at 12 years old?

Skateboarding, biking, watching TV, soccer, ballet, softball or just hanging with your friends? Do you even remember?

Did you have a passion? Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up?

Did you want to create positive change in the world? Did you try to impact millions?

Meet Mac. Passion, Commitment & a clear Focus at the age of 12 and…..

He’s changing the world.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WZzgc9p34Q

Day 336: Give 336

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39l1GHy4_OY

At the age of 7 Mac went to his Mom and told her he wanted to make videos / movies. At the age of 12 he’s shooting, editing and producing videos for his website and YouTube with a clear message.

Homelessness in youth (supporting Convenant House)
Pink Shirt Day Campaign: Anti Bullying in schools
Vancouver the Great: A reminder of the good that came from the Vancouver riots (video featured)

“The point of my videos is not about me or how many views I can on YouTube but to bring awareness to these causes because we all have family and we are all affected in one way or another. I have been asked by three different teachers, from three different schools if I could come in and talk to the students, show my films and answer questions. My plan is to ask the students if they could each bring in a loonie and at the end of my presentation the kids can choose where they would like their donation to go.” quoted from 316Mackie.com

Mac, I will be your first loonie donation. In fact I will be sending you 10 loonies to begin your awareness campaign.

It was an honour to meet Mac and share his story with you. We can all give to Mac today by showing him support for his passion. Watch his videos and share them.

Let’s encourage the youth of today to step up and be part of the change. Mac has the ability to not only create impact through his videos but to influence his piers which in turn creates the ripple effect that will make the next generation aware of the every day issues that effect us all.

Time Commitment: 15 minutes to watch and favourite Mac’s videos

Cost: 10 loonies to get Mac’s campaign started

What people are saying about 365give

“I wanted to express my gratitude for the teaching you provided today. Your message was delivered eloquently, compassionately, and without judgment. The kids were engaged, and now have knowledge with which they can change the world. We all appreciated how you took the time to help us learn to build positive mindsets and practice happiness.”
Shelley Gardner, Grade 6 Ridgeview Elementary (West Vancouver)
“Actions really do speak louder than words, which is why I believe the 365give Challenge has resonated throughout my community. Every give we do is so important to us and leaves us happier and appreciating our lives a little bit more than before.”
Mahina Niyozova (Tajikistan)
“After watching the 365give TEDx Talk, I was inspired to join and begin a daily giving program in India. Today, along with 12 other volunteer women, we provide 100 meals to local underprivileged children in Bangalore for school every day.”
Deepika Ahuja, Mom (Bangalore, India)
“My life has greater meaning now.”
Renate Jorge, @BeKindBrazil and 365give Member, Family Program (Brazil)
“I just wanted to share that 365give really helped me. I am a better person now, thank you.”
MayLee, 365give Member, Individual Program
“This 365give Challenge has really injected excitement and extra enthusiasm in each work day as I think about what we can do. It has motivated me and the students.”
Cristina Peters, School Counselor (New York City, USA)
“I have seen a huge shift in energy throughout my classroom since doing the 365give Challenge. The Challenge has empowered my students to make a positive difference in the school’s community and beyond.”
Cella Adriana, Special Needs Educator /The Holliswood School (New York City, USA)
“The 365give Challenge helps students understand their impact on others. It opens avenues for introducing and discussing global and local issues in classrooms. It is powerful to watch students of all ages think about how they can make a change in another person’s life with one small act.”
Jessica Hall, Primary Teacher, French Immersion at École Pauline Johnson (West Vancouver, Canada)