This spring, DIALOG hosted its 10th annual charity fundraiser — a day of golf, pampering, networking and fun. The event has supported CAMH for seven years, raising more than $200,000.
“It’s an opportunity for DIALOG to give back and really make a difference within our cities,” says Jim Anderson, Chair of DIALOG. “Addiction and mental illnesses touch the community at every level.”
Now in its sixth year, Put Up Your Dukes celebrates the life of Ryan “Duke” Lewin while raising mental health awareness and funds for CAMH. After a long battle with mental illness, Ryan died by suicide at the age of 28.
Proceeds from the event created Duke’s Place at CAMH in 2011 and the Lewin Family Living and Learning Room, where patients can eat together as well as engage in conversation in a pleasant environment.
After running across Canada in 2009 to raise awareness about mental health — 8,200 km! — you might think Wayne Cho would want to enjoy a well-earned break. Not so! For the last two years, he’s organized Lovely Spring Run in April in support of CAMH.
“We choose to support CAMH because it is a wonderful organization that helps many affected by mental health challenges,” says Wayne. “We believe physical exercise is crucial to maintaining mental health.”