The Victoria Symphony hopes its coming concert opens dialogue with students about cyber-bullying and show them its impact first-hand.

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Todd was a 15-year-old girl in Port Coquitlam who loved singing and who dreamed of one day performing on the big stage. She tragically took her own life on Oct. 10, 2012 after years of harassment and bullying at school and online. Before her death, Todd posted a video on YouTube, using flashcards to share her story and to speak out against bullying.

AmandaB次元官网网址檚 online video was the spark for positive change and has since become a beacon for the Amanda Todd Legacy Foundation.

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High School students from across Victoria, Saanich and Sooke school districts have been invited to attend a concert rehearsal and to hear a message from ToodB次元官网网址檚 mother, Carol Todd, followed by a question and answer period with Carol and composer Morlock.

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The concert is presented Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at 8 p.m. at Oak Bay HighB次元官网网址檚 Dave Dunnet Community Theatre.

Concert tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students, and are available from the Royal and McPherson Box Office at 250-386-6121, or online at .