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Help Avo raise money

For participating in Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2022

My Story…

I’M RUNNING because I was in a very dark place. 

I’M RUNNING because I used to hate myself. 

I’M RUNNING because I felt like a fraud. 

I’M RUNNING for every anxiety attack or panic attack I’ve ever had. 

I’M RUNNING for every morning I didn’t want to wake up. 

I’M RUNNING for every night I couldn’t sleep.

I’M RUNNING for every time that I felt like I didn’t belong here.

I’M RUNNING because smashing the stigma was extremely hard.

I’M RUNNING for every single person that helped me in my process.

I’M RUNNING because how we feel is legitimate.

I’M RUNNING for anyone who thinks they don’t belong.

I’M RUNNING for anyone too scared or too embarrassed to seek help.

I’M RUNNING because I believe in support systems.

I’M RUNNING because you can always talk to me about uncomfortable topics.

I’M RUNNING because I want you to speak up.

I’M RUNNING because I want you to live in peace.

I’M RUNNING because you can’t do it on your own.

I’M RUNNING so you treat mental health as objectively as physical health.

I’M RUNNING because I continuously see progress.

I’M RUNNING because I believe in the healing process.

I’M RUNNING because there is no shame.

I’M RUNNING because we shouldn’t limit ourselves.


I’M RUNNING because I can outpace Stigma.



Donate to help Avo raise money for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend 2022’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 30 Richard Elliott $161.98
Feb 21 Harry & Norma $161.98
Feb 09 Harout Rezian Together we’re stronger mind and soul, have a healthy run Avo. The Rezians $161.98
Jan 31 Cime Decor Inc Undisclosed amount
Jan 18 Melissa Korian You got this! $108.31
Jan 14 Kerby $100.00
Dec 20 Ara keuyalian $537.69
Dec 19 Un ami grec $269.32
Dec 19 Arthur Boyadjian $50.00
Dec 13 Anonymous Undisclosed amount