Gus Gymnopoulos is the head basketball Coach at Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School, formerly Vaughan Secondary School. He is also the founder of Dynamic Basketball which is a not-for-profit organization specifically designed by him to challenge the way one thinks about basketball improvement. Dynamic encourages players to build their skills in a variety of ways and tailors its instruction to meet the needs of each individual athlete.  The small player to coach ratio allows for individualized support and ongoing feedback, empowering athletes to take ownership of their own development.

After suffering the loss of her baby, Topanga began to re-evaluate her life's direction and through that, her relationship with God grew. Topanga's wish is to make an impact (no matter how small) in this world for others who are struggling in the same way she has.  She wants to live for something greater than herself.

Tychon's debut as a public figure stemmed from being crowned as the winner of Big Brother Canada Season 9. As the first black winner of the series,  he wants to use his platform to make a positive difference in the world. His life's work has been dedicated to Community Building, mostly as an Urban Planner, Basketball Coach, and Youth Program Director. By being an Ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Education, and Active Living, he believes he can help be part of the change he'd like to see in today's world. Motivational speaking is the vehicle he uses to inspire, empower and advocate for change. Through storytelling, humour, and engagement, he can connect with his audience with the aspiration of helping people reach their potential.

Edward, Nicholas, Ethan, and Nathan are 4 friends who are enthusiastic fundraisers and have raised over $35,000 for charities since 2018!   

Edward started fundraising in 2018 with a small neighbourhood lemonade stand to raise money for Sick Kids and Milton Hospital to earn a Beaver Scout Badge (the North Star Badge) for helping the community. That badge is the top award for Beavers. Of course, his brother Ethan helped, and friends Nicholas and Nathan wanted to help too. Ethan started his big fundraiser to earn his North Star Badge 2 years later, choosing McMaster Children's Hospital so he could help other kids having chemo treatments, like himself, and Camp Ooch/Trillium, a camp for kids with cancer.

Mississauga Humane Society (MHS) advocates and cares for companion animals who have been neglected, discarded, given up, and abandoned, who seek shelter, basic necessities, and a second chance at life. We serve the city of Mississauga, and beyond to create a network of foster homes, volunteers, and community education programs to reduce the suffering of animals and improve the overall quality of life that companion animals have. We advocate for better laws, educate the public on behaviour and vet care, and we take in and provide refuge for animals in need.

Rinky is a Toronto-based fashion blogger. Her style is timeless and classic with a touch of edginess. She's a certified shopaholic (that should be a thing!) and she has a closet that can’t be contained! She loves experimenting with styles and creating outfits that are edgy but also comfortable.

Up With Women is a growing registered charity dedicated to helping recently homeless and at-risk women to build sustainable, prosperous careers and businesses with the aim of permanently exiting poverty. We serve in four provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, BC).  

 Exponenti’elles est un organisme de charité enregistré en pleine croissance. Sa mission consiste à aider les femmes vulnérables et sans-abris depuis peu à démarrer une carrière ou une entreprise durable et prospère dans le but de sortir définitivement de la pauvreté. Nous desservons quatre provinces (Québec, Ontario, Alberta et Colombie-Britannique).

Andra Postovaru (aka Snaxx) is a Canadian muralist and artist from Romania. Her colourful, flowing style submerges the viewer in the currents of what has been her primary influences - nature, femininity, power, and the intersection of all three. Andra’s work plays with duality by using vivid colours and whimsical imagery to animate important cultural, social, and political conversations. Mixing freestyle lines with detailed stencil work, she aims to create beautiful, high-impact murals that are packed with secret messages, clues, and symbols.

Sonia is an insurance broker representing approximately fifteen insurance companies. She sells personal, business, travel, and commercial insurance for both auto & property. Her role is to find the best rates available and make sure her clients are properly covered in the event of a loss.

Cedric captivates audiences across Canada with his indisputable humor and comedic talent.  Born in Jamaica and raised in Montreal, Cedric is now proud to call Toronto his home.  Cedric has performed throughout Canada, and Europe, participating in radio shows, festivals, private functions, and corporate events. Cedric has accomplished many things including, being a finalist in the Great Canadian Laugh Off, performing at the Halifax Comedy Fest CBC, and Winnipeg Comedy Festival.  In 2021, he announced his role as Associate Producer in the upcoming movie, The Martini Shot.  In 2022,  he will be releasing an EP and a complete comedy album.  He loves to mentor young comics and lives by the motto. "If I can make it, anyone can, coming from the bottom, making my dreams a reality."