With my Mendhi gone, my tan lines fading, and my summer coming to end I can't get the memories, the smells, the sights out of my mind! The smiles, the "Jambos" and the feeling of sweat beading down my back after pick axing at a wall of rock - those are the memories that will be Summer of 2010 - can it get any better than that? Yes, it was world-travelling for me.. I'm so so grateful for the opportunities that I have been able to have; who else can say they've ridden a camel, befriended an Indian prince, flew over the Great Rift Valley, and became a honourary Maasai warrior within the span of 2 months? The future holds so much because of those experiences. As a Core-(MOB) Lead of Ottawa, the first-hand experience will only reignite the fire, give me more energy, and I can tell people about my travels - the important work that ONEXONE, Reach Out with Red Rose, Free the Children all mandate are crucial in the life of those a world away. I have talked, laughed, played, smiled, worked side-by-side those that are benefiting from the generosity. Every conversation, piece of clothing, decision made affects those. Every action has a reaction...

Leading into September, I've vowed to myself not let the memories fade. To talk to Alex, to Skype in with the Kenyan team, to give me the daily reminders of what is important - to keep the bigger picture in perspective. Yes, at times, it will seem like an uphill battle, but if we all stand up for what we believe in, we can be the difference. We can change it. We are the generation that can turn this upside down.