Aira and I are raising money in memory of Andy who was one of our best friends.  Andy suffered from mental illness and ultimately it took his life.  One thing that gave Andy hope was believing that new types of treatment would help.  So this fundraiser is helping support new treatment options that andy so wholeheartedly hoped for.  Help me through andy's memory, give hope to others.

 

Aira and I have committed to walking 500 miles from now until his birthday on February 3.  Please help us make a difference

 

Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental illness in any given year? And that 4,000 Canadians die by suicide every year—almost 11 people per day?

 

And yet, many don't realize that, in its most severe forms, mental illness can be fatal.

 

With your support, we can change how the world sees and treats mental illness. We can break down stigma and lead important conversations about suicide prevention. We can give people time to get the help they need; families time to heal; and researchers and clinicians time to make breakthroughs and offer new treatment options.