Dani and John with pictures of the children they sponsor through World Vision. Photo courtesy of the Gattinger family. There's nothing I admire more than a couple with an enduring love and a commitment to giving back. Such is the case of John and Olga Gattinger....
What's a cup of coffee anyway? Well in Canada, adults drink 2.8 cups per day on average. Worldwide, coffee is a multi-billion dollar industry that supports the livelihood of countless families. To actor Hugh Jackman, perhaps best known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, coffee...
Canadian funny couple Colin Mochrie (left) and Debra McGrath (far right) share more than world-class comedic talent. They love spending time with some of the poorest children on the planet. Joan Kelley talked with them recently. [button size='' style='' text='READ FULL ARTICLE' icon='' icon_color='' link='http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/joan-kelley-weisshaar-walker/colin-mocherie_b_6713320.html' target='_blank'...
JD, Drew and Jonathan Scott on a World Vision trip to India. They're known on television as the Property Brothers. Drew scouts neglected houses and negotiates the purchases, while twin brother Jonathan works magic through renovation. But there's a lot you may not know about Drew...
Author Joan Kelley and Canadian country superstar Michelle Wright have something in common: in the midst of busy lives in the public eye, both women volunteer with World Vision Canada. Joan's recent conversation with Michelle sheds light on many aspects of the world renowned singer-songwriter's life, including...
Jennifer Moonfoxy (right) with the author in Canada. Canada is home to people from all over the world, each with a unique story. Many have endured and sacrificed to be here including my dear friend, Jennifer Moonfoxy. Today, Jennifer is a successful financial services manager with General...
by Joan Kelley Walker Mother’s Day is a time to remember that a mother’s love know no bounds with a depth that is endless and never self-serving. It seems natural and expected to celebrate those who gave us life, which has been the case for thousands...
Ten years ago at the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide I went to Rwanda with World Vision. I knew it would be a difficult trip, but I had no idea the impact that trip would have on me going forward. Now, as we near...
Joan Kelley Walker with Todd Bender, founder of City Kidz in Hamilton Growing up in small town Saskatchewan, I never really knew what bullying was. Our town was made up of around 200 people. I went to school with 36 kids and that was the whole...
It's been some time now since the factory collapse in Bangladesh, a devastating and needless tragedy for countless people. The only good thing to come of it is that more people around the world have started to realize the price of cheap goods. This disaster that...