My Story…
This September 7, 2025, I’ll be racing in the Constantine Yorkville 5K Run on behalf of my company, GutFit Nutrition, to support the CAMH Foundation (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health).
At GutFit Nutrition, we recognize the powerful connection between the gut and the brain, and how deeply mental health influences our overall wellbeing and quality of life. Many people with digestive disorders like IBS also experience anxiety and depression. That’s why I’ve chosen the CAMH Foundation as my fundraising charity for this run.
On a professional level, CAMH was my first workplace as a Registered Dietitian (RD), and so I have witnessed firsthand the amazing work that they do for mental health in our province.
On a personal level, CAMH supported a close family member during a mental health crisis. These reasons highlight why this cause is so close to my heart!
With mental illness rates continuing to rise alongside provincial funding often falling short, CAMH relies on donor support to continue their amazing programs and research. ❤️
I’m excited to participate in this run, and will also be attempting to run a new personal best 5K goal: under 20 minutes. This will be a mental and physical challenge for a great cause, with great returns!
Our fundraising goal is $1000. If you would like to support, you can donate directly through my fundraising page below!
Donate to help Leigh raise money for 2025 Constantine Yorkville Run’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 | Serafiniandco | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 05 | Anonymous | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 04 | Noura | CA$54.63 |
| Sep 02 | Mike Burroughs | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 02 | Trista | CA$22.43 |
| Aug 30 | Anonymous | CA$108.31 |
| Aug 25 | Liz & Wayne Burroughs | CA$50.00 |
| Aug 25 | Lindsay Selliah | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 25 | Lauren Merotto | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 20 | Sandra Serafini | CA$54.63 |
