I’m participating in the RBC Race for the Kids Toronto to support youth mental health. The conversation and stigma of Mental Health awareness and self care needs to begin when people are kids. From my own journey getting my mental health to a stable place to my late Father's journey with addiction and mental health, this cause is near and dear to my heart.
I will be running the 10k distance on what would have been my Father's 56th birthday and fundraising leading up to race day in the hopes that future youth are able to get the help and support that they need.
As many as 1.2 million young people in Canada are struggling with mental health issues; yet only one in five will get specialized treatment. This is largely because families don’t know where to turn to find the services their children need.
By sponsoring my run, you are helping youth find the right mental health support they need, when they need it most.
Please make a donation today and help me to reach my fundraising goal!