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Ryan Langlois takes a walk to raise money and profile for CMHA
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September 10, 2018
Ryan Langlois is a local musician who really cares about his community and aims to raise awareness and funds for Canadian Mental Health Association-Central Alberta region through Let’s Walk campaign.
Statistics show, in any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. While it is becoming more socially acceptable to openly discuss the topic, both the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and Langlois know there is more work to be done on ending the stigma surrounding mental illness.
That is what Ryan Langlois hopes to do with his month long Let’s Walk journey. Ryan will be walking 1 hour a day for 30 days starting September 4th, to raise awareness and funding for CMHA – Central region.
With a little help from his friends (I’m walking with him next week) and some local dignitaries, he will walk daily, shining a light on mental health. Each day will bring a new walker, a new story to be told!
“For those struggling with their mental health, it is often hard to take the first step and reach out for help, much less believe that things can get better,” explains CMHA Executive Director, Christine Stewart. “We are grateful for Ryan’s willingness to share his journey through his mental health struggles and his road to healing,” adds Stewart. Through stories such as Ryan’s, it inspires others to take that difficult first step and have hope.”
For Full Details on Ryan’s #letswalk journey please click here.
To hear one of Ryan’s songs and learn more about him click here.
Community
Winners announced for Red Deer Hospital Lottery
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The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home and Tiny Home prize packages, as well as the Mega Bucks 50.
The Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200.00, which makes Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta the winner of $303,600.00.
In addition, the luxurious Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize Package, complete with accessories by Urban Barn and valued at $163,798.00, is now owned by Mary Vincent of Red Deer.
The coveted Sorento Dream Home Prize Package, which includes furnishings and accessories by Urban Barn and boasts a total value of $1,072,624.00, has been awarded to Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.
The highly anticipated draw took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, with an announcement following live on Facebook, allowing participants and supporters to join in the excitement virtually.
“We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery,” said Manon Therriault, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause.”
Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment for several units at the Red Deer Hospital.
This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer Hospital.
The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn today. A full list of winners will be available in the coming days on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.
The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.
Community
The Grand Opening is TODAY!
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Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.
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