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For participating in Walk to End Suicide

Friends of Lisa Haberman

Raised: $10,415.09
Goal: $10,000.00
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Total raised: $35,888.81

Goal: $35,938.81

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My Story…

Each year about 4000 people die by suicide in Canada. This trauma in turn affects 10s of thousands of people who are the friends and family of those lost to suicide.

As many of you may know my wife Lisa died by suicide on December 26th 2019. In the immediate aftermath of this loss my family was supported by the Toronto DIstress Centre with an amazing program which matches others who have had losses to suicide. We found these sessions to be very helpful to us as we began to navigate our lives without Lisa.The distress centre also also provides 24 hour helpline for people who are having suicidal thoughts. It is an incredibly valuable service and it saves many lives.

This coming September I will be walking with others bereaved by suicide to raise money for the distress centre. The walk is 4000 metres which represents the 4000 people per year that die by suicide in Canada.

Mike Whitla

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Thank you for your generous support of our third annual Walk to End Suicide event. Since we launched this event in 2022, we have been overwhelmed by the support our community has shown in supporting our critically needed, free mental health programs and services. 
 
This event shines a light on World Suicide Prevention Day (Tuesday September 10, 2024) and continues to highlight action that will help reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally, along with continuing to de-stigmatize mental health. 

Though the event is just one day, your support resonates every day for those in need. 

 

Thanks again, 

 


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Robert Ridge
Executive Director

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 17 Tom Allfree Often in my thoughts. Undisclosed amount
Aug 16 Laura Higgins In memory of my dear friend Lisa who I love and miss so much. Undisclosed amount
Aug 16 Jim Carey-Hill $265.09
Aug 15 Daniel Norman $265.09
Aug 15 Mike & Sue Gillespie We're happy to support this important cause. $106.61
Aug 14 Leslie N Lisa taught me so much in various ways that we spent time together, especially on the runs we used to take through High Park. Undisclosed amount
Aug 14 Kathleen Norman $265.09
Aug 14 Alina Lisa was a wonderful, intelligent person. My heart goes to all those who have had to suffer her loss. Undisclosed amount
Aug 14 Ian Carpenter $150.00
Aug 14 Ken and Hanne Undisclosed amount