For the last three years I’ve had the privilege of attending We Day Saskatchewan and I always come out of the event impressed by the passion of today’s youth and inspired to make a bigger difference in the world myself. Teaching my boys about social responsibility and supporting the causes they believe in is a big part of that and this year I decided that my eight-year-old son Zackary was finally old enough to attend We Day with me.
TELUS has been a proud sponsor of We Day each time I attended and this year was no exception. I’ve been a TELUS customer for a long time and while that’s partially because the company offers such amazing smartphone plans, it’s also because of its passion for bettering the world. The ongoing sponsorship of We Day is a perfect example of that.
The day was filled with moving speeches by influencers including Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin and Captain Richard Phillips, true-life inspiration of the hit movie Captain Phillips, as well as great entertainment by Neverest, Karl Wolf and other top performers. I have to admit that the highlight of my day was when Craig Keilburger stopped by to say hi and chat with us. I missed meeting him at the last two We Day events so finally chatting to the man that has done so much to empower youth and motivate change was exciting.
But it’s when kids leave We Day that the real challenge begins, because that’s the time when thoughts and desires need to be put into action to create a real and meaningful difference in the world. And TELUS has a fun way to help kids do that with the We365 app! This free app for iOS and Android lets kids choose the activities they’re passionate about and then complete challenges that help out their favourite causes.
I tried out the app myself and what I loved was the variety of challenges available. From simply posting statements or pictures to making donations and raising money, there were so many different ways to get involved. App users can join the challenges created by others or create their own challenges that support the causes they love.
The app also features a handy Volunteering tab so that kids can set a goal, track their volunteer hours, record the skills they develop and reflect on how the experience changed them. And as users complete challenges, record volunteer hours and join groups, they earn fun virtual pins to help them show off the difference they’re making.
The TELUS We365 app was lots of fun to use and a great way to get kids thinking about ways they can help make changes in the world. Zackary will be getting his first cell phone before too long and when he does, I’m going to make sure that this app is installed on it. And right now there’s even more motivation to get We365 on your phone because until the end of November, TELUS will be donating $5 to We Day programs for every download of the app!
From the support of We Day to the development of the We365 app, TELUS has always proven that they are passionate about inspiring the next generation and creating a better world for all of us. It’s just one of the many reasons I’m proud to be a TELUS customer. Check out this fun free app to let your kids see how much fun it can be to make a difference. And remember to tell them to keep an eye out for future We Day events. Kids have to earn their ticket through community support and involvement; so getting started with We365 may just help your kids earn a ticket to one of these amazing shows!
mrdisco says
November 20, 2014 at 1:42 pmThey certainly know how to put on an entertaining show
kristen visser says
November 21, 2014 at 11:33 amThat is awesome that Telus is donating $5 for every app download! what a great cause
Andrea B. says
November 21, 2014 at 11:35 amThis would be such a great experience for the kids. Hope to take mine next year.
Anna Johnson says
November 21, 2014 at 11:41 amGreat event for them to sponsor! I know of some schools that attend, I wish my kid’s schools did.
DP says
November 21, 2014 at 11:56 amBeautiful causes…
michelle tremblett says
November 21, 2014 at 12:41 pmThis is awesome !! I didn’t know there was a app, my daughter attended weday last year and was so inspired !
nicolthepickle says
November 21, 2014 at 1:19 pmSo essentially kids play and Telus donates?
Florence C says
November 21, 2014 at 3:08 pmSounds like an awesome app with many challenges to participate in.
Guppy says
November 21, 2014 at 3:25 pmMy son is so jealous you have been to We Day 3 times! He has been trying to go for years through his school program without luck. He missed Macklemore in Vancouver ! 🙁
Gord says
November 21, 2014 at 3:38 pmLooks like it was an awesome event for the children.
Richard says
November 21, 2014 at 4:23 pmLucky children
Stephanie LaPlante says
November 21, 2014 at 8:29 pmHow awesome is that! Telus is definitely a generous company in more ways than one.
Doris Calvert says
November 22, 2014 at 5:55 amThat’s so great! Koodos to Telus.
Cheryl says
November 22, 2014 at 6:29 amMy niece and nephew went to We Day last year and loved it!! 🙂
Lori JB says
November 22, 2014 at 6:36 amThis is just awesome. Every child should be able to experience this at least once!
sarah w says
November 22, 2014 at 8:43 amWow, good to see Craig! I used to work with him about 10 years ago…an all around great guy!
loriag says
November 22, 2014 at 8:59 amWe Day is amazing.
kathy downey says
November 22, 2014 at 10:41 amTelus is donating $5 for every app download! Thats just amazing !!
Swapan says
November 22, 2014 at 11:05 amnice
Dimple D says
November 22, 2014 at 12:28 pmthats great!
Wanda Tracey says
November 22, 2014 at 10:04 pmThis is so awesome and I wish every child could have this experience because it looks like a fabulous event.
Lee-Ann says
November 23, 2014 at 11:06 amI wish we had We day back when I was younger – but better late than never. I am also glad that companies like TELUS see the importance of being a positive influence for our youth and by getting involved.
Maggie C says
November 23, 2014 at 12:17 pmGreat to see companies like Telus put an importance on this and sends a positive message to all!
Athena says
November 23, 2014 at 6:20 pmThis sounds great.
Jocelyne Alldrick says
November 23, 2014 at 6:58 pmThsi is amazing!
tasha may says
November 23, 2014 at 8:34 pmThis is so awesome, thanks for sharing!! :o)
Donnas says
November 24, 2014 at 6:20 amChildren are never to young to learn how to start caring for others.
Jenn Erin says
November 24, 2014 at 11:31 pmLove this! This is a great event!
Melanie A says
November 25, 2014 at 8:23 amWow! Your son looks over the moon! So cute! WE Day is a great event and an inspiration to all of us.
Judy Cowan says
November 25, 2014 at 12:40 pmI have read several reviews about We Day events and it sounds great! Love that Telus is helping to inspire todays youth!
angela m says
November 25, 2014 at 12:59 pmWe Day is such a great event for Children
rob poirier says
November 25, 2014 at 7:49 pmThis looks awesome and great for the kids! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Alan Limebeer says
November 26, 2014 at 2:57 pmI’ve never been a fan of Telus, but someone in their community support and marketing division is doing something right. It’s campaigns like this that get me to take a second look at a corporation.
Trevor says
November 27, 2014 at 9:42 amSuch a great event for the kids, I know my daughter would love to attend.
Sherry K says
November 27, 2014 at 10:11 amGlad to hear that Telus is helping out.
Tania B says
November 27, 2014 at 12:22 pmThis sounds like an amazing event. Must have been so much fun!
Kiersten says
November 27, 2014 at 2:34 pmsuch a great idea for an app
Peter H says
November 29, 2014 at 12:12 amOui We.
Darlene Schuller says
December 3, 2014 at 11:56 amI love Telus, they give back so much! This is a fantastic App!
Heidi S. says
December 4, 2014 at 12:53 pmThis is a fantastic idea! A great idea for a great cause!
Laurie P says
December 7, 2014 at 4:33 pmTelus is always doing great things!
Shirley OFlynn says
December 8, 2014 at 3:34 pmLooks like a great event for children.
Erika Belanger says
December 9, 2014 at 10:34 pmWow awesome pics! Looks like it was another success~
Angela Mitchell says
December 10, 2014 at 12:14 amIt looks like a lot of fun! What a great event for people of all ages!
Lori R says
December 15, 2014 at 7:39 amTelus is very active in the community
Jeannie says
December 15, 2014 at 12:53 pmI really love how telus is involved with the WE campaign!
denise low says
December 15, 2014 at 7:38 pmSounds great .My grandson probably knows alot about this.
Deb Dorrington says
December 15, 2014 at 7:56 pmI love that Telus donated money for each APP downloaded..What a great day your son had and the event must have been so inspiring for everyone.