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Why a Foundation? Pierre Tells Us!

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  • Why a Foundation? Pierre Tells Us!
    September 07, 2011

    At The Gazette’s request, and speaking on behalf of all the members of Simple Plan, Pierre tells us about the deep motivations that explain the launch of their foundation. A touching testimony!

    N.B.- This article has been published in The Montreal Gazette newspaper, on September 6th, 2011, p. A 17

    It only makes sense to give back by starting a charity
    By PIERRE BOUVIER, The Gazette
    Over the years, Simple Plan has received numerous letters from fans, both here at home in Montreal and abroad, telling us how difficult their lives have been.

    These letters have made us aware of the challenges many young people face on a daily basis - from depression, drug abuse and suicide to family troubles, homophobia and heartbreaking accounts of young kids hit by severe illnesses such as cancer. [READ MORE]

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on September 7, 2011 - 2:03pm

At The Gazette’s request, and speaking on behalf of all the members of Simple Plan, Pierre tells us about the deep motivations that explain the launch of their foundation. A touching testimony!

N.B.- This article has been published in The Montreal Gazette newspaper, on September 6th, 2011, p. A 17

It only makes sense to give back by starting a charity
By PIERRE BOUVIER, The Gazette
Over the years, Simple Plan has received numerous letters from fans, both here at home in Montreal and abroad, telling us how difficult their lives have been.

These letters have made us aware of the challenges many young people face on a daily basis - from depression, drug abuse and suicide to family troubles, homophobia and heartbreaking accounts of young kids hit by severe illnesses such as cancer. [READ MORE]

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Sonia's picture

Très bel article,très touchant !! You mean a lot to so many people...thank you xx
Days's picture

I also really like the sweaters Pierre, Chuck and Jeff have on in this pic:).
Days's picture

This was a great article! I'd like to know what cause is personal to each of the other members from the band. I really loved the ending. You guys are beyond amazing for giving back to those in need through this foundation. You are the BEST:)!!
Kamarooka_Kween's picture

you guys are just... i dont know how to say it... you need a much bigger word than amazing or fantastic... you understand and thats so rare. and thats why i love you guys. keep up the wonderful work. xx
OniiLiink54's picture

passé a lunéville ou a nancy en lorraine , beaucoup de monde vous attend :D
Panther X's picture

And this, besides the amazing music, is exactly why I love you guys! Keep being awesome!!
Aracely Bouvier's picture

I'm very proud of you guys... SP have a great, great heart. This world need more people so, with that good heart. Guys... please never change... I love you Pierre, Chuck, Jeff, David and Seb ? You and your music are our life =)
Loli's picture

So damn prod of you ;''')
Lovesimpleplan_4's picture

This is one of the thousands of reasons I have for being a lover of music, you have a big heart. And gives me great joy to know that you are very good. Jeff, Chuck, Pierre, David and Sebastien are my role model, not only for me but for many other people and celebrities. My friends ask me: What is Simple Plan to like so much? And I answer, their music is great, and most have a huge heart. You do not know at what point may need help, but we all need. Simple Plan: Congratulations! I love them! :)
Tam VM's picture

and that's one of the many reasons I can proudly say: I love you :3 this isn't just touching but important. I have lately been thinking on youth because of some homeworks and how they're (we're) normally considered a waste, so I totally love when it says "...facing difficult, yet typically teenage, problems" You understand us and what it's like to be left aside and considered nothing important I guess, but anyways you are truly commited to what you sing; I mean you sing Welcome to My Life and help others to get through it, sing Save You and help people with cancer feel like they still care and still have something to fight for (which they actually do). I just wanted to say thank you, because even it isn't me, you help someone else, and you help me think that there's still man-kind in this world, it isn't just an utopia, so thank you and keep going because you're music do change the world :) (it has changed mine at least :D)
CrisleaneTp's picture

Our .... It you have a great gift and it is the music! I remember when I met the band were in similar situations and I know the songs you like playing APREDE helped me to overcome and move on, but what made ??me love you know was the work done. It is hard to find people who see the problems of society and try to help what can and what can you do. Thank you for everything you did for min. 6 years with you!
SPLove4Ever's picture

Cé vrm cool ce que vous faites les gars ! On vous aimes ! hâte de vous voir a Québec :D
Manye's picture

That's one of the numerous reasons why I love you so much. You're so generous and have such big hearts. And that's so exceptional today. You're really amazing guys. Keep helping and rocking the world. You're the best band ever, and always will be. I'm so proud of you and to be a SP fan. I love you infinitely ?
VivaLaVale's picture

It touches me to read these words, and I really admire you guys for what you do, and in particular way for this foundation. Unfortunately only a few persons are so generous and intelligent as you are, because it's admirable what you did and what you still do today. Your music helped, helps, and will continue to help us every day, so thank you guys! :) You're uniques, and you are our role models :) Greetings, love and kisses from Italy, Vale :)
LowluxSP's picture

J'ai pleuré en lisant l'interview, Je me répète mais ce que vous faites avec cette fondation c'est juste exceptionnel, je ne sais pas si c'est parce que ça ce rapporte à mon métier mais votre Fondation est un vrai dons que vous faites pour tout les organismes que vous aidez !
seb-astronaut's picture

This is so great and touching! I love you for being so cooperative and making music for every situation. Keep on the good work!
pink_seb's picture

I feel the same we are all so proud of you guys, it's weird to I just put up a post that talks about on of those charties
kasiax1x's picture

It's great guys that you help all these charities. All the causes mentioned here are really important and you make me a hell of a proud fan. Thank you, guys.