Buddy Check For Jesse Society

Join Buddy Check for Jesse and "Show Your Green" to help destigmatize the conversation around mental health in your local community. Buddy Check for Jesse is a grassroots Canadian charity, founded by Dr. Stu Gershman in memory of his son, Jesse Short-Gershman, who tragically died by suicide on October 29, 2014.

Our primary mission is to destigmatize discussions about mental health, promote compassion and connection, and inspire young people to reach out and support (or perform a "buddy check" with) their teammates, friends, and family members. We believe in harnessing the influence of coaches and the power of sports to achieve this goal. Our youth have invaluable insights to offer, and it is our duty to equip them with the necessary tools to achieve this mission.

The "Buddy Check Talks" often serve as a starting point for coaches to initiate conversations about mental health with their young athletes. It's important to emphasize that coaches do not need a background in mental health; they just need to be open to these discussions.

We have adopted the color green (symbolizing mental health) to amplify the impact of our message, and our expanding presence on social media enables us to further advance our mission.

Buddy Check for Jesse proudly collaborates with the Times Colonist 10K. Funds raised through Race Roster will enable us to continue providing support to youth coaches, leaders, and players in all sports, equipping them with the resources and tools they need to destigmatize mental health conversations and positively shape their future.

We invite you to become a part of Team Buddy Check for Jesse and contribute to destigmatizing youth mental health in our community. Witness how we lead the conversation for the greater good. Feel free to reach out to us to explore ways we can support you and your team. Visit our website and explore the SHOP section for ideas on how we can help you build momentum, strengthen connections, foster a sense of community, and increase exposure for all of us on race day.

For more details, please visit buddycheckforjesse.com and follow #BuddyCheckForJesse on social media.

Show your commitment by registering, joining our team, or making a donation today!

Team Buddy Check for Jesse

CHARITABLE REG NUMBER: 73743 7079 RT0001