Suicide Prevention

Hello everyone!!

I started volunteering with the Crisis Centre in 2021 because I felt able to offer support to those in our community experiencing personal crisis. During my time at the Centre I have been exposed to the unimaginable suffering that people go through on a daily basis, often in private, often without any support.

The Crisis Centre exists to provide that support in the form of a barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential phone line and online service that operates around the clock- ensuring that people can get the support they need whenever they need it.

The Crisis Centre has confirmed to me the life-saving power of a listening ear and the act of being present and compassionate for another. I have spoken to countless people who feel less helpless and less hopeless in their situation from simply being able to tell their story and share their pain.

I have witnessed first hand the difference a service like this can make in preventing suicide and supporting crisis so in order to raise money and awarness for this fundamental service I will be running the BMO Vancouver Marathon on the 1st of May.

Please give whatever you can to one of the most worthy organisations I know. Donations will go towards providing education and training programs that promote mental wellness and equip schools, organisations and communities to assist people at risk of suicide.

Thanks so much!!!