Ambassadors of Compassion Canada Program Kick Off proudly supported by Global Okanagan

COMMUNITY LEADERS AND YOUTH LEADER INVITATION | FEBRUARY 25, 2026 Business leaders, government leaders, health-care providers, community leaders, youth advocates, and anyone who cares for and works with youth are invited to join Ambassadors of Compassion Canada Society to celebrate and cheer on up to 350 youth as they walk the Red Carpet Welcome, cheered on by adults lining the outside of the red carpet students begin their 12-week Ambassadors of Compassion journey on February 25, 2026, hosted by Flex Academy at 905 Badke Road, Kelowna, BC. From 9:00–9:45 AM, guests are invited to a brief meet-and-greet. At approximately 9:45 AM, middle- and high-school students from Central Okanagan School District, Flex Academy, KLEOS Open Learning, and Westbank First Nation youth will arrive by bus and walk the red carpet. Their program begins at 10:00 AM. Featured speakers include JoJo Mason, along with Billie-Jo Aasen representing Lifted and the Dallas Smith Foundation, the Michael Cuccione Foundation, Robb Nash, Noel G, Sammy Maloof, and additional special guests. This event launches a 12-week mental and emotional resilience and leadership program, with students continuing weekly at their schools in small micro-community groups. This initiative is funded by Lifted, the Dallas Smith Foundation, and other generous sponsors. Admission is free. RSVP is mandatory as space is limited. 📩 RSVP: candace.chaput@aoclife.org