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Help Kayla raise money

For participating in Step Up for Mental Health

My Story…

Hello,

 

As you may know, May 3-7 is Mental Health Week in Canada.

 

This is a week that truly hits close to home for me. I have struggled with mental health issues for most of my life. I remember hyperventilating during a Ringette bronze medal game around the age of 10, because I couldn’t handle the pressure. 

 

In my teenage years, I was medicated off and on for depression – and then diagnosed at the age of 27 with Generalized Anxiety Disorder… yes, it took that long. 

 

In April of 2021, I was diagnosed with PTSD due to a trauma I experienced when I was 16. To say that I am familiar with the day to day grind of living with a mental illness, would be fair.

 

I am reaching out to you today to share that in honor of #MentalHealthWeek, I have joined Cameco Corporation's #StepUpforMentalHealth race. 

 

I will be running a virtual 5k in October to raise money for mental health supports in Saskatchewan, where I was born and raised.

 

I would appreciate your support in any way you see fit!

 

If you, or someone you know is in crisis, please call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service (1-833-456-4566) or 911 for immediate help.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

 

Thank you <3

Donate to help Kayla raise money for Step Up for Mental Health’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 06 Anonymous Thanks for sharing your story and helping others with your courage. CA$54.55
May 05 Jennifer Manns Good luck on your run Kayla! ❤️ CA$54.55
May 05 Nena Erickson I'm proud of Kayla for telling her story to help destigmatize these situations. I'm even more proud that she's stepping up to help. Good luc Undisclosed amount
May 03 Bridget Gordon Hi Kayla, I commend u 4 sharing your story, mental health struggles have impacted myself/my family too. Kudos for helping eradicate stigma! CA$108.16
May 03 Sonia Tunovic CA$54.55
May 03 Liz CA$11.67
May 03 Rochelle Stevenson CA$54.55
May 03 Cameco Corporation CA$54.55