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LEAD STORY :
Values Swirl in the Vortex of Sublimity
Walk for Values 2008 binds diverse groups to improve themselves, their planet and everyone else in between
With the precision of a NASA take off, at sharp 11 AM, under sunny skies, a comforting breeze and a perfect temperature of 24 degree Celsius, Torontos downtown core bloomed into a sea of sunflowers swaying, singing, walking, talking and marching in blissful joy, determined to wake up the values inherent in every heart.
Columns of men, women and children, wearing their golden yellow T-shirts exuded positive energy and a collective resolve to step forward to transform the world inside out, starting with their own self-transformation. The 6th annual Walk for Values was once again making history, as a proactive step towards a new global order where the participants brought to life the words of poet Kahlil Gibran,
I love you, my brothers and sisters, whoever you are. You and I are all children of one faith, for the diverse paths of religion are fingers of the loving hand of one Supreme Being You are my brothers and sisters because you are human, and we all are sons and daughters of one Holy Spirit; We are equal and made of the same earth I love you for your Truth,Your Truth shall meet my Truth and blend together like the fragrance of flowers and become one whole and eternal Truth living in the eternity of Love and Beauty.
On Sunday, May 25, 2008, the sixth annual Walk for Values was once again supported overwhelming by the thousands of friends and scores of community partners of the Sathya 
Sai School of Canada a unique learning model that promotes human excellence by balancing academic achievement with character education based on the five human values of Truth, Peace, Love, Right Conduct and Non-violence. Opening and closing ceremony resonated endorsements from representatives of the various levels of government, the law enforcement agencies and the vibrant multicultural population of Toronto who came out to throw their weight behind the events altruistic focus.
Inaugurating the historic march was the Central Coordinator of the Sri Sathya Baba Organization of Canada and the CEO of the Sathya Sai School of Canada Dr. V.P. Singh who reminded everyone of the simplicity of Sri Sathya Sai Babas message to Love All, Serve All and to Help Ever and Hurt Never. School Principal Dr. Revathi congratulated the participants on their presence at the event and welcomed them all. Standing alongside once again, was the schools committed friend and city councilor Honourable Raymond Cho who has always recognized the need for practicing universal values in all walks of life including governance, education, public policy or municipal services. He delivered a congratulatory message from the Mayor of Toronto, Honourable David Miller in which Mayor Miller expressed his pleasure that such an event takes place in our city.
With four huge floats and thousands marching alongside, Torontonians proudly walked the 2.5 kilometre distance through the heart of Torontos prestigious downtown hub to remind themselves, their fellow Canadians and tourists to the area of the need to practice universal human values that have no borders. While the students and bands belted value songs from atop the floats, marchers carried colourful placards with quotes on values from world thinkers and the value girls added to the joy and excitement of the moment with their inspiring value cheers.
The ever disciplined and dedicated members of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organization of Canada from across the Greater Toronto Area poured in their love and energy to think through the last detail of the event making it the most memorable Walk for Values ever. Sai youth wearing their marshaling vests and safety helmets glided along the route on their roller blades, ensuring the smooth flow of the walk, relaying messages on their walkie-
talkies and cell phones and providing loving assistance where needed. Exemplifying the dedication, discipline and devotion of their role model universal teacher Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the volunteers of the Walk for Values 2008 teams redefined the spirit of selfless service with their united effort, sincerity and extreme hard work. The result was a love energy that was real, palpable and all pervasive.
Closing ceremonies were also marked by a strong vote of confidence in the uniqueness of the vision that the walk expounds. These included a message from the Prime Minister of Canada Honourable Stephen Harper and well as Representatives of the Government of Ontario including the provinces Minister of Health and Long Term Care Honourable George Smitherman, Liberal MPP for the downtown riding of Toronto Centre-Rosedale and MPP Honourable Bas Balkissoon, Chair, Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly Member, Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills.
In their speeches, both the Members of the Ontario Legislative Assembly endorsed the need to practice universal human values to improve the quality of our lives at individual, 
community, national and global levels. Reiterating the same sentiment was Inspector Mario Di Tommaso of the 52 Division of the Toronto Police Service who spoke of how the values that this walk emphasizes echo the efforts of the law enforcement agencies to keep our streets and homes crime, gun and drug free.
Two of Torontos prominent radio stations Flow 93.5 and EZ Rock 97.3 had their two SUVs on site, promoting the walk throughout the course of their broadcast. Several prominent community partners including the YEAH (Youth Energized and Harmonized) from Brampton supported the event and all participants received a healthy, vegetarian meal package upon arrival as well as a copy of the souvenir magazine Value Today. Several food vendors offered excellent food choices while a multi-cultural program by community groups and performances by the Sathya Sai School choir and speeches by the students were some of the other highlights of the program.
Born in Toronto in 2003, the Walk for Values is a community outreach initiative of the schools parent council that celebrates universal human values and urges its participants to practice them with greater sincerity as the effective tool to solve social evils. The uniqueness of the Walk for Values lies in the fact that all pledges from its participants are sought in the currency of pure #ove. It is neither a fundraiser nor a solicitation for monetary pledges. It is open to everyone who believes in celebrating life and global affirmations such as Truth, Peace, Right Conduct, Non-violence, Love and their many sub-values such as compassion, integrity, honesty, calmness, forgiveness, acceptable, tolerance, volunteering, charity, service, punctuality, self-esteem ..
The universality of its vision has appealed to caring Canadians across 9 cities who are all participating in the local chapters of this walk. It has also acquired international fame with Australia and the United States of America starting walkathons along the same theme.
The resounding success of the Walk for Values 2008 in its city of birth, Toronto this past Sunday was further proof that in coming years, what began as a little walk with barely 3000 participants in 2003 is all set to grow into an international phenomena, proving that you cannot hide a good thing for too long!
By: Karuna Sarup-Munshi
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The meltdown in downtown
Elementary students cause Global Warming - Thursday, May 22, 2008
On Thursday, May 22, businesses and visitors to downtown Toronto will experience global warming of a heart-warming kind. A love tsunami is headed their way, threatening to engulf them with tidal waves of selfless love and consideration, random acts of kindness and an appeal for a sense of social, environmental and spiritual renewal by the students of a Scarborough based elementary school that focuses on Character Education.
From 12 noon to 2 PM, on Thursday, May 22, 2008 the students of the Sathya Sai School will meet and greet passers-by, serenading them with value songs, seeking their cooperation in their little efforts to make a big difference for the sake of our collective futures. They will seek the support and goodwill of all Canadians towards improving our communities, infusing them with peace, honesty, integrity and acceptance while eradicating violence, guns, crime and drugs from our society.
The students will be celebrating love, joy, hope, commitment and social responsibility and inviting everyone else to do the same. Come and check out what the buzz is all about.
Love is in the air!
Catch the bug at the: Walk for Values Promotional Event 12 noon to 2 PM Thursday, May 22, 2008 Yonge-Dundas Square, opp. Eaton Centre
Teaching the world the language of the heart: Valuespeak
Fighting social evils with weapons of mass appeal universal human values
Walk for Values 2008 Participants in Canada, Australia and
USA are or will be marching forward, promoting spiritual
responsibility towards our collective futures, one step at a
time. The unique initiative is part of a global drive to seed
the consciousness with global affirmations such as love, hope,
optimism, consideration, kindness, honesty, integrity,
forgiveness, acceptance, charity, volunteerism
Toronto, the birthplace of the unique Walk for Values will once
again hold this prestigious event at Dundas Square, in the
heart of downtown Toronto. The Toronto chapter of the world's
only no-monetary strings attached walkathon will be held on
Sunday May 25, 2008.
The coolest event of the year in Toronto this year is the
celebration of life, love and all else that lends value to it.
On May 25, 2008, you are invited to a celebration like
no other! Welcome to Valueville, generally known as Dundas
Square at Yonge and Dundas in the heart of Toronto.
Once again on the last Sunday of the month of May, the city
square will rock to the rhythm of optimism and hope, compassion
and consideration, acceptance and affirmation as Toronto's
multicultural population gets serious about taking universal
human values mainstream. If the response from Canadians in the
past 5 years is any indication, the Walk for Values 2008 is
expected to evoke a bigger than ever before response from a
diverse cross-section of the city's population.
Uniqueness of the Walk - Pledges sought in #ove
The uniqueness of the event is that it is neither a fundraiser nor a solicitation for monetary pledges. Rather, it promotes inner growth as an investment in personal and global awakening a deposit in the future of all life forms on this planet including humanity.