Simple Plan are so proud to be honoured with the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award, which they were presented with during Canadian Music Week in Toronto. On receiving the award, the band shared the story of how they came to be inspired to start the Simple Plan Foundation and the legacy they can leave to inspire a new generation.

Samaritan Magazine shares some of the band's thoughts on the philosophy behind the SPF and excerpts from their gala speech. Read on!