Hi everyone!
I’m excited to be joining the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women for a second year. As before, I’ll be completing the run virtually on April 20th to coincide with the Victoria, BC run/walk. I’m thrilled to be joining thousands of walkers and runners raising funds to help the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC).
CMHA BC is raising funds this year to support two programs: Living Life to the Full, focused on supporting mental wellness of participants experiencing stress, worry, and low mood, and Enjoy Your Baby, a postpartum depression prevention program for new parents.
I can relate to both of these programs, having experienced both postpartum depression and anxiety when my girls were born, and living with depression and anxiety now. Having support from family, friends, and community supports through CMHA BC help me overcome my depression and anxiety and live life to the fullest.
CMHA BC is a leading mental health non-profit and charitable organization, supporting better mental health and substance use outcomes for British Columbians. So by taking part or donating in the Run for Women, you can help CMHA BC be there for people who are struggling and show the community that they are not alone. My goal this year is to raise $100. If you can donate please do. Either way, I appreciate all of your support as I run on April 20th!