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Help Jennifer raise money

For participating in 2021 Virtual Mississauga Marathon

My Story…

Six months ago I was suffering from the disease of addiction to marijuana. I was using regularly for the previous 4 years to cope with the pain and trauma of a past riddled with abuse, rejection, and all kinds of emotional suffering. I justified it as "medication" for my mental illnesses. I was killing myself slowly with my addiction, which was making me insane. My doctor finally told me that the daily marijuana use was making mental health WORSE and referred me to an addictions counselor. She helped me to see myself as a person with the disease of addiction. I joined my local Narcotics Anonymous chapter here in Barrie, Ontario, which has saved my life. The opposite of addiction is community and connection. I have found this through NA and am SO grateful! Today I am clean, have a new career as an elementary teacher and running has been a huge part of my recovery! I'm raising money for YU which helps youth struggling with homelessness and addiction. Please give generously!

Donate to help Jennifer raise money for 2021 Virtual Mississauga Marathon’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 23 Jason and Jen We’re proud of you !! CA$50.00
Apr 22 Carleen Undisclosed amount
Apr 20 Hannah CA$25.00
Apr 19 Kris CA$40.00
Apr 19 Carole Dinelle Hope you have a good race Jen! Run fast & run far! :) CA$25.00
Apr 17 Partera international Run well and fast, Jen, for a good cause--and every more important right now! Thank you for your story. Go girl! CA$25.00
Apr 17 Jo Celebrating your health, your hope and your giving spirit. CA$25.00
Apr 17 Josh Newington Go Jen! CA$25.00
Apr 17 Tom Thanks for doing this Jen! CA$25.00
Apr 16 Anonymous CA$25.00