It’s cold in Ottawa but we’re happy to be here! We arrived from Toronto very late last night in our trusty Because I am a Girl caravan… Look out for us Ottawa – Jon, Torey, Liz and myself are hear to talk to Ottawa girls and today we got started with a big bang! 

Our first stop was at Sir Wilfrid Laurier high school where – I have to say – the kids are SO cool. We met many new faces who talked to the documentary team about being a girl, their dreams and all the hardships they face.

I also did a CBC radio interview letting Ottawa know where we’ll be for the next few days. I talked about the drive for action across the country and mentioned just some of the girls who’ve already stolen our hearts. Speaking of which, one girl we met in Toronto, will be up on the blog site tomorrow – so check back to meet the amazing inspiring WILLA! Even better, send her and us a comment on the blog about her story?  Remember the documentary and our caravan tour is like a conversation – one that you’re free to participate in.

Tomorrow we’ll be live on the A Channel – Ottawa’s #1 morning show. We’re talking about the Because I am a Girl campaign and how we’d love to meet more girls like Willa and the girls we met today  - After that, we head to the Rideau Shopping Centre, we’ll be there between 12-2 pm.  Swing by  and we’ll interview you for the documentary. There are release forms on line that you can download and get your parents to sign (just in case your parents can’t come to the mall with you). Find us with our camera’s and then we’re in business. 

Talk soon, 

Simonee

TOREYsm