From 2015 to present... friends and family have participated in, and myself along with others have organized, various one day events to raise awareness of and reduce stigma about mental health.
For all of the hiking events we have raised money for very worthy causes totalling almost $19,000! Since 2015 the events have received media attention locally and/or Alberta-wide. And for that I am truly grateful!
Defending Awesome here in Banff has supported friends and I with EACH of these events since 2015 in various capacities. Thank you Jim at Defending Awesome for all of your continued support of both me and these events. It is truly and greatly appreciated! Check out their page on Facebook and/or Instagram.
2022 - June 18 & 19 - Banff 24 hours for bipolar - 8th annual bipolar awareness and fundraising hike
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2021 - Jul 31 & Aug 1 - Banff 24 hours for bipolar - 7th annual bipolar awareness and fundraising hike - raised $5555
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2020 - Dec 19 - "You Are Not Alone" - 3rd annual free depression awareness event (ONLINE)
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2020 - Aug 29 & 30 - "24 hours for bipolar" - bipolar awareness fundraising hike - raised $5112
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2019 - Dec 23 - "You Are Not Alone" - 2nd annual free depression awareness event
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2019 - July 10 & 11 - "24 hours of Tunnel" - mental health awareness fundraising hike - raised $3510
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2019 – April 7 – "Embrace Your Passion" - free mental health awareness event
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2018 - December 22 - "You Are Not Alone" - free depression awareness event
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2018 - September 12 - "6 Peaks Lake Louise" - mental health awareness fundraising hike - raised $1920
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2017 - August 31 - "Sulphur 9.0" - mental health awareness fundraising hike - raised $3152
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2016 - September 1 - "4 Peaks Canmore" - mental health awareness fundraising hike - raised nearly $1100
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2015 - September 1 - "4 Peaks" (Banff) - mental health awareness fundraising hike - raised almost $1800
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2014 - August 31 - 5k fundraising run in Calgary - raised $510
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