Canadian celebrities support 30-Hour Famine at Mayfield School
By Jon Yaneff

R&B singer and Juno nominee Karl Wolf performs for the Mayfield students who are participating in the World Vision 30 Hour Famine.

World Vision held an event Friday to thank youth from Mayfield Secondary School for their participation in the 30-Hour Famine this month.

Three Canadian celebrities were there to entertain the Mayfield students, as Daryn Jones of MTV Live hosted the event, R & B artist and Juno nominee Karl Wolf performed and Toronto Argonauts linebacker Chuck Winters made an appearance.

"I participated in the 30- Hour Famine when I was in high school," explained Jones. "I remember it being a positive experience, as through this people are made aware of what's going on in the world."

"I travel the world as a musician and I'm privileged, so it's always beautiful to give back to the community," said Wolf, who's been involved with World Vision for two years. "These are my people and demographic and it's about them getting motivated and responding to stop hunger and poverty around the world."

Mayfield students raised more than $13,500 in 2007 and more than $190,000 has been raised in the Peel Region.

R&B singer Karl Wolf, Toronto Argonauts linebacker Chuck Winters and MTV Live host Daryn Jones were at Mayfield to support the World Vision 30 Hour Famine.

"This year they're shooting for $20,000," said Kevin Chan, World Vision's Toronto regional team leader. "Every dollar goes a long way in raising money for insuring children are fed, clothed and have access to healthcare. This event solidifies the partnership with Mayfield and is a thank you to all they're hard work."

"When you hear MTV is coming it's huge," said Laura Sorensen, Grade 12, who is the treasurer of the Zonta Club which organizes charity events at Mayfield. "The 30-Hour Famine is the biggest event every year, and this year more than 500 students have signed up."

This year more than 100,000 youth from across Canada are expected to participate in the 30-Hour Famine through schools and churches. The goal is to raise $5 million for projects to help children and families in developing countries.

"I have four kids of my own so if I can help people put food on their table then in turn it makes the world better," said Winters.