My team
My Story…
For my 40th birthday, I decided to run my first marathon. As part of my run, I selected raising money for the Shalem Mental Health Network. I am a long standing advocate for ending the stigma around mental health and give annually to multiple mental health organizations. At the time though, I did not know the heartbreaking significance that this run would become.
In October, my beloved niece left us, after silently battling mental health issues. I would give anything to have her back. In her honour, I am asking to help end the stigma. It’s okay to be not okay. It’s okay to need professional help. And for those struggling in silence, please wave a flag (no matter how small) so we know to get you support. You are loved. You matter. My niece, Jaqui was love and wanted us all to find light everyday. Let her shine.
To access Shalem Mental Health's Ontario-wide services, please call 905.528.0353.
To talk to a mental health professional one-on-one, through a Canada-wide program run by Wellness Together Canada, call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to: 686868 for youth or 741741 for adults.
To talk to someone, as a youth, please call Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868 (for those 29 years old or younger)
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 06 | Pamela Louie | $100.00 |
| Nov 06 | Kat and Phil | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 05 | Erin G | $100.00 |
| Nov 01 | Julie Gingras | $200.00 |
| Oct 27 | Valerie Napolitano | $50.00 |
| Oct 26 | Dan and Karen Condon | $250.00 |
| Oct 25 | Melanie Fishbein | $50.00 |
| Oct 24 | Jill & Leigh | $500.00 |
| Oct 24 | Parisima Zandi | $100.00 |
| Oct 23 | Heather Whitten | $200.00 |
