About Lions 5K Walk
The Lions 5k Walk will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Markham Town Centre in partnership with Social Services Network (SSN) and Milliken Mills Lions Club (MMLC).
More than 2,000 walkers including many politicians, business, and healthcare leaders are expected to participate in the walk. The goal of this year's walk is to raise the awareness on mental health in the community. A substantial portion of the proceeds raised will be used to support efforts to raise the awareness of mental health issues within the York Region. This event is part of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign designed to raise awareness among Canadians about the significant social and economic impact mental illnesses have on our society.
Statistics and published reports indicate that mental illness is the second leading cause of human disability and premature death in
No doubt, we all have witnessed a member of our family or a friend suffer from this illness. Please read this recent article to understand the issues and the impact.
Theresa Boyle
When Liberal MPP David Caplan was appointed provincial health minister a year ago, he naturally turned for advice to his mother, Elinor,
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With this in mind, I invite all to join me in raising $10,000 for this cause and to participate in the 5K walk on October 4, 2009. I will be continuously updating everyone with the developments of this major historic event.
For now please go to my Giving Page below and make a generous donation. Its completely safe to donate online and tax deductible receipts are issues instantly http://www.canadahe
Please register for Lions5KWalk.
Thank you.
Naushad Hirji
Co-Chair LIONS 5KWALK
Board Chair, SSN
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