As the eldest daughters of immigrant families, mental health was not always the forefront of growing up. Often times there was a lot of pressure and expectations but no understanding or focus on the impact that it was having on our mental health. However, as we have gotten older and become mothers ourselves, we have really begun focusing on our own mental health journeys through learning and unlearning. Each of us have had our own unique experiences and challenges which has really heightened our awareness, especially in our postpartum journeys. As busy moms, it has been through fitness and movement that we have been able to not only find ourselves again, but also cope better with motherhood. We hope by participating in this run we are able to raise awareness for women’s mental health, but also that we can be a positive example for our kids by normalizing mental health and the importance of movement!!
We are so excited to be joining thousands of walkers and runners across Canada in the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women, raising help for women’s mental health programs at Lois Hole Hospital for Women.
Please consider donating to help us reach our fundraising goal. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to women’s mental health programs in our community.