Who is your role model?

Think about your life. It's the sum of countless experiences and many significant relationships. Who influenced you as a positive role model? How did they make a difference in your life? Share some of your story by adding a comment.

Let's celebrate the good people who pass on their gifts to us and in turn, make us better.

At United Way, we're helping kids age 6 to 12 to grow up great in the Lower Mainland.

United Way’s investment in mentoring and life-skills programs supports hundreds of Lower Mainland children to improve their social and emotional competencies. Children with positive self esteem and life skills are better able to cope with school and life experiences.

United Way invests in programs that provide positive role models, positive peer relationships in a healthy, safe environment.

Answers to: Guess who said this about mentorship...

"It looks like we're going to be best friends." - Little Sister Jaimison about Big Sister Katie. Watch the video.

"I took on a new job 16 months ago. I didn’t really have a mentor I could turn to in terms
of the job I was doing." - BC Premier Gordon Campbell, Address at the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
October 21, 2002.

"Not only did the Vancouver Canucks not consult goalie – and then captain – Roberto Luongo in June before firing his friend and goaltending coach, Ian Clark, the star netminder said he still hasn't received an explanation from general manager Mike Gillis. Luongo defended his decision to employ Clark as a tutor even after his mentor was fired by the National Hockey League team." - The Vancouver Sun, Sept. 13, 2010