Help Jackson raise money

Hello and welcome to my fundraising page!

This year I will be running my first marathon and I couldn't be more excited to team up with the Canadian Mental Health Association to help raise funds for people struggling with mental health problems and illnesses.

A few quick facts: 1 in 5 Canadians will experience some kind of mental health problem or illness in any given year. By age 40, about 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth and young adults between the ages of 15-34 years old. This is why it is extremely important for individuals with mental health problems to feel comfortable, are able to talk about it, and have the resources available to overcome it.

I can confidently say that I am someone who has struggled with mental health in the past and I'm proud to say I found ways to overcome it. All it took is one phone call to a loved one and friend to talk about it. This had a tremendous impact on my well-being and mental health going forward. Just like I was, other people are in seek of help but don't know where to find it. It's normal to not feel okay. Talking to someone helps.

Not only will your donation allow people with mental health problems and illness access the resources available to help them, but it will also create a sense of community and connectedness to help end the stigma surrounding mental health problems. 

Please consider donating to my page. It will go a long way to help those seriously in need. One kind word can change someone's life.

Source: https://cmha.ca/brochure/fast-facts-about-mental-illness/