Outrun the Stigma
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EVENT AND HISTORY:Outrun the Stigma began with students at the University of Calgary when we noticed a gap in the running culture for runs that raise mental health awareness. In 2013, we started Outrun the Stigma Calgary to fill that gap. To remain grassroots, every Outrun the Stigma run event invites local community members to speak about their mental health experiences and hosts a Mental Health Expo involving local community organizations, businesses, and charities. Since then we brought together more than 2,100 students, community members, and volunteers every year to raise over $78,000 for mental health organizations in Calgary and Edmonton. In May 2016 the student club initiative transitioned to a not-for-profit organization with the goal of expanding our platform and hosting our annual event in cities and communities across Canada.MISSION:Outrun the Stigma is a not-for-profit organization that aims to reduce mental health stigma and develop youth leadership through annual run events that connect the community with local resources and fundraise for local mental health services. We also use our website and social media platforms in stigma reduction through the collection and sharing of diverse mental health stories. OUR VALUES:Youth led. Community-oriented. Inclusive of all mental health experiences. Respectful of the complexity of mental health.
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