Taylor Mitchell showed signs of being hugely successful in the folk music industry at the young age of 19. His new album, “For your consideration “, She was well loved and led to a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Young Performer of the Year.

Tragedy struck as she was walking in the Nova Scotia highlands Tuesday when she was attacked by two coyotes. A group of hikers spooked the coyotes and took her to the hospital and took her to the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Center in Halifax. Tragically, the injuries were so severe that he did not recover. This bright rising star died on October 28, 2009.

As a charity and charity auctioneer, I hope her legacy and mind for the arts lives on not only through her music and supporters, but also through some form of foundation.

It is sad that many people have an impact on our lives and we do not carry on their legacy. Our goal should be to continue your positive impact on the world. This reminds me of the history of the butterfly effect or how the rippling of a wave can have an impact on everyone. It is the positive impact, like the life of Taylor Mitchell, that must be planted to keep him alive.

These are the minds that need to continue to affect and inspire us and also to make people believe in something greater than ourselves.

Think of someone who has affected your life or an organization that has had an impact. Help that voice continue to be heard and you will have thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, supporting you saying, “I am here to stand up and be counted for the cause!”