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For participating in A Run for Chris

Barry O'Grady

Raised: $374.38
Goal: $500.00
75.00% raised
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Team O'Grady for Chris

Total raised: $553.64

Goal: $603.64

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My Story…

I still remember the day that I learned that Chris Owens, after a long fight, lost his struggle with mental health and addiction. If we lost someone so young, vibrant and caring, who was surrounded by friends and family members who loved him, it was clear that any of us could find ourselves in the same situation. Everyday in the Greater Hamilton area, many young people face challenges related to mental health and addiction. We can only succeed in addressing this reality by supporting them and acting together. I invite you to join me and many others in raising funds in honour of Chris for those seeking to escape the grip of mental health challenges and addictions. These funds will be donated to the St. Joe's Youth Wellness Centre; a safe, accessible environment for young people aged 17-25 to receive expert mental health and substance abuse care by self-referral. Thanks for supporting this important cause.

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I am participating in A Run for Chris in honour of Chris Owens. On August 20, 2021, at the age of 26, Chris lost his battle with mental health and substance use. This year, to continue the proud tradition of raising funds for programs and services helping those living with mental health and/or substance use concerns, all funds raised will support St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Youth Wellness Centre (YWC) 

Please consider donating to help me reach my fundraising goal, and so that we can help the YWC support young people in need.  

The YWC is a safe environment for young people ages 17 to 25 to receive expert care for mental health and substance use concerns. The YWC team is committed to bridging the gap between the youth and adult mental health care systems – a time when young people can fall through the cracks of our system. The care team at the YWC offers culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed care and helps young people access the mental health and substance use care they may need in a safe(r) space.  

Thank you for your support! 

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 18 Lisa O'Farrell Undisclosed amount
Aug 17 Anonymous $38.54
Aug 14 Charlotte O'Grady $27.80
Aug 09 Anonymous We are cheering for you, Barry! Undisclosed amount
Aug 06 Jenna Ratcliffe So glad to see that trauma informed care in the treatment of addiction and mental health is being offered at St. Joe's. $27.80
Aug 05 Emily Harkness $27.80
Aug 05 Peggy Love your commitment to contributing to human well-being Barry $11.70
Aug 05 Eric and Jacinthe Birtles $108.31
Aug 05 Anonymous Go Barry! Undisclosed amount