Testimonials for Project Stone of Hope – Presentation and Exhibition

"The Jade Book presentation was excellent. It was presented to students at their level and was hands on so they could truly appreciate the book."

Karen Evans, grade 5 teacher, Hazel Trembath Elementary School

"To anyone considering inviting them to make a presentation focused on The Jade Book and its meaning, I offer only encouragement. It is an invitation to transformation, personal, social, and spiritual, to which indeed those honoured in The Jade Book - Gandhi, King, and Mother Teresa - call us all."

          Donald Grayston, Director of the Institute for the Humanities, Simon Fraser University

“Continue your good work and trust that your message and manner are a blessing to all who hear.”

Reverend Daniel Kirkegaard, East Burnaby United Church

“This was an inspiring and transformative experience. It ties together so many threads and unifies. My sister has Down syndrome and Autism- she is 40. I love the positive energy that your family generated out of challenges and hope.”

Myra Eadre, parent and Art teacher, Charles Best Secondary School

“A wonderful work, moving and inspiring, proving that faith moves mountains. Thank you Cosimo and Daniela, for being, feeling, doing, and sharing.”

Veronica Dahl, Professor of Computer Science, Simon Fraser University

“I don’t understand. How can something so beautiful and inspiring be hewed out of something so plain and rough? It’s heart-warming to know that there are people in this world who will work so hard for peace and hope and they’re not celebrities or anything.”

Marcela Caceres, student, grade 9

“I feel very honored to witness the beginning of your public journey. What you have done, this act of service, is beyond words. I am eternally grateful and thankful. The world is ready for you.”

Janice Paulic, teacher

"I have seen many jade carvings in China, Taiwan, and Thailand ... I can assure you that I have never seen anything as impressive as this."

Ken Stewart, MLA for Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, addressing Legislative Assembly

"This is going to be a part of history."

Grade 2 Student, Hazel Trembath Elementary School