Posted on 16/06/08
Affleck's star lights up Calgary event
CALGARY -- Within spitting distance of the Calgary International Airport, at an anonymous conference hall, Oscar-winner Ben Affleck moved listeners to tears as he talked about his experiences in Africa. The uninspiring location didn't detract from Affleck's earnest role and heartfelt message as ambassador for OneXOne, the Canadian charity that has raised $7.2-million since 2005 for impoverished children around the world. It was the charity's first stop outside the Toronto International Film Festival.
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