Community Appreciation: July – September 2021

As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, CMHA Calgary wants to reflect on the generosity and support we’ve received from July – September 2021.

If you’re ever interested in hosting a community fundraiser or donating a portion of sales from a fundraising initiative to CMHA Calgary, please fill out our Community Fundraiser Form.

Community Support

Michael Clifford’s Ride for Mental Health 

To normalize and destigmatize mental illness, Michael Clifford rode his bicycle 70km every week starting from June 1 – August 7, 2021.

“Being a bipolar man there are many challenges I have had to face in order to remain healthy. I have had 5 manic episodes, each taking months to fully recover from. I use to categorize my bipolar as being mild, but this is not the case. Bipolar is a severe mental illness and should be treated as such.”

On Saturday July 31, Michael completed nearly 7 hours of cycling to complete a 100 km ride!

By soliciting donations from family, friends—online and door-to-door—Michael surpassed his original goal of $1,000 and raised $1,213 for CMHA Calgary. 

Thank you Michael for your taking a step forward in the fight to normalize mental illness within our community!

To follow along in Michael’s journey, visit their website.

Rick Nick Kicks

As a collector, seller and trader of limited and unique sneakers, Rick Nick Kicks owner Richard Nicholson wanted to contribute to our programs and services by donating a portion of proceeds to CMHA Calgary. Richard donated $1,000 at the end of August. Thank you for prioritizing mental health in our community!

Stantec – Move For Good

In support of CMHA Calgary, Stantec – Move For Good encouraged individuals and teams to exercise their mental and physical health by running, walking or cycling from August 25 – September 1, 2021 in order to win prizes and support the community with donations to several non-profits. This year’s teams were able to raise $2,420 to CMHA Calgary’s programs and services. Thank you Stantec for your passion towards mental health initiatives.

7^th Annual Baxy Invitational Golf Tournament 2021 at Silvertip

The Baxy Invitational (August 28 & 29, 2021) was created to bring together a close group of friends for a fun and competitive golf tournament. As the tournament grows, maintaining a random partner draw is the best way to replicate the atmosphere of the original tournament and to create a strong dynamic with new people. 

CMHA Calgary was chosen as the charity of choice for the 7th Annual Baxy Invitational by the 2020 tournament champions Spencer Brennan and Matt Kirlin.

Bluestar Invitational Golf Tournament 2021 at Heritage Pointe Golf Club

Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM company specializing in small to medium size upstream oil and gas projects. Thanks to their Bluestar Invitational Golf Tournament, they played an important role in giving back to the community by reinforcing commitment to supporting mental health awareness. This year, they chose to support CMHA Calgary.

The money raised from the 50/50 was generously donated back to CMHA Calgary. In addition, Bluestar Engineering made a generous donation of $43,000 to CMHA Calgary. It was heartwarming to have wonderful donors like Bluestar Engineering making mental health a priority in our community.

Cody Snyder Charity Bullbustin’ at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino

CMHA Calgary was honored to be the charity of choice for the third consecutive year at Cody Snyder Charity Bullbustin’ on September 8, 2021. We were able to raise $5,353 in a 50/50 raffle for our programs and services with additional support through the event’s unique Calcutta auction.

Thank you Cody Snyder Charity Bullbustin’ for continuing to be champion for mental health in our community and for supporting Mental Health for All.

ATB Financial Classic – Mackenzie Tour’s 2021 at Country Hills Golf Club

ATB Financial Classic is one of the prestigious golf tournaments on PGA Tour Canada, where top professional and amateur Canadian golfers compete for a $100,000 prize. ATB chose as the primary charity for this golf tournament to CMHA Calgary.

The golf tournament raised $40,530 for mental health programs. At CMHA Calgary, we are grateful to supporters like ATB because they allows us to provide hope, connection, and belonging to Calgarians and their families, facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Noodlebox Canada’s Fundraiser

Every year, Noodlebox Canada runs an annual charity day, where they donate 50% of the proceeds raised at participating locations to a local charity. CMHA Calgary was honored to receive donations from 5 Noodlebox stores (Airdrie, Beltline, Country Hills, Midlake, and Deerfoot Meadows).

This year, Noodlebox Canada raised $27,000 for participating CMHA locations.

FORM Charity Golf Tournament

Friends of Rob McAlpine (FORM) is a golf tournament in memory Rob McApline and his legacy programs.

At CMHA Calgary, we are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support in bringing awareness to mental health in our community.

N2X Process Solutions – ISA Calgary Section 14^th Annual Golf Tournament at The Winston Golf Club

N2X Process Solutions is a Canadian engineered supplier of market-leading valve and actuation solutions to a wide range of process industries. They have a social and corporate responsibility to support our community in ways that will bring us closer to a world where everyone has equal access to resources that will help support their mental and physical wellbeing.

Through their N2X Cares 2021 campaign and golf tournament, they chose to support Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region and were invited to participate at the ISA Calgary Section 14^th annual golf tournament that took place September 20, 2021, at The Winston Golf Club. The money raised from the 50/50 was $1,775 and the winner generously donated all the proceedings back to CMHA Calgary.

We cannot express how much we appreciate the continuous generosity from our local community members to support local mental health programs.

Stay tuned for our next blog post showcasing even more incredible community support!

Our Peer Support program services can be accessed over the phone at 403-297-1402 or through email at peer@cmha.calgary.ab.ca. We have teamed up with other Calgary agencies to help Calgarians quickly and easily access various counselling and social supports. Visit www.communityconnectyyc.ca, where you can book online for our Suicide Bereavement and Family Support Counselling, and other supports. If you prefer to still book through us, please phone (403-297-1708), or email (counsellingintake@cmha.calgary.ab.ca).