WATCH: 'We Day Seattle' Inspires Local Students to Make a Difference

KeyArena burst with excitement as 15,000 students from 400 middle and high schools across the state celebrated community service and helping others at Wednesday’s We Day Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll and other celebrities acknowledged the efforts of the students at the rock-concert-like youth empowerment event, which also featured Jennifer Hudson, J.R. Martinez and Nelly Furtado.

Carroll and Connie Ballmer of Ballmer Family Giving served as co-chairs for We Day Seattle.

Leadership students at Franklin Pierce High School in the nearby Franklin Pierce School District attended the event. If you have pictures or videos of We Day, please post them to this article by clicking on "Upload Photos and Videos." 

Alexis Lundt, a ninth grader at Curtis Junior High School in University Place, said she has been involved with various service projects at the school. Through the experience, Alexis said her eyes have been opened to the fact that many children lack the basic necessities that others take for granted.

“It really humbles you,” she said. “When I can give to someone, and I can see someone smile…that means everything to me.”

Patch was at the event and spoke with students from schools around Puget Sound. Watch the video to hear how they're making a difference and what inspires them.

If you didn’t get to attend the festivities, We Day Seattle will be airing an hourlong special broadcast called “The Road to We Day” on Q13 FOX and JOEtv. The program airs April 12 at 8 p.m. on JOEtv and April 14 at 5 p.m. on Q13 FOX.