Hi Friends...would you please....

Run with Mike for kids mental health!

Please consider sponsoring my first 5k run for our kids mental health!

On Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 I'm doing my first 5k run in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

Here are the reasons I chose this fund raising run as my first!

▪︎ As a mental health survivor myself, I believe physical activity is among one of the top therapeutic activities to help us through a variety of mental health challenges, and Jumpstart is founded on the simple, but yet critical principle of helping kids through physical activity and sport.

▪︎ As a former teacher I was able to witness and experience first hand the reality of mental health struggles of kids in the classroom. Whether it's anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD, or other social challenges, these struggles affect many kids today in and out of the classroom. Through physical activity and sport, kids are afforded an alternate outlet to exercise and have fun, practice skills and improve physical abilities and interact socially with others to help develop social skills, teamwork and build self-confidence. Physical activity is great therapy like no other.

▪︎ As a former employee of Canadian Tire Financial Services, I respect the Canadian Tire brand, and I'm a strong supporter of the Jumpstart foundation.

▪︎ I myself have recently found a new love of fitness and I've been training hard in the gym to become more aware of my own fitness abilities and potential. I've also been actively training to run my first 5k. I've discovered how beneficial exercise and weightlifting are for my own mental health, not to mention the physical improvements I've been able to gain.

The organizational mission of Jumpstart is to enrich the lives of kids in need through sport and physical activity.

As I embark on this journey, I'm seeking sponsorship to help me reach a goal of raising $250 to contribute back to Jumpstart. Any amount is great appreciated!

I've had amazing support throughout my mental health journey and I'm forever grateful for the family, friends and professional services that I've leaned on throughout my life. This is my way of giving back!

To make a donation, please click on the the Donate link.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your financial support or simply by your encouragement.

Thank you so much for making a donation.

Cheers!
Mike