When Sam started university he realized that too many people were isolated and alone, so he created a challenge on campus to bring students closer together. Sam offers a unique perspective on how to befriend others. Sam Demma is a recipient of the Top 35 under 35 global change maker award the co-founder of the social enterprise PickWaste, and a 20-year-old youth speaker. He’s been recognized on national news, worked with brands such as A&W, spoken alongside Craig Kielburger and shared his message with students all across Canada. When Sam started university he realized that too many people were isolated and alone, so he created a challenge on campus to bring students closer together. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx