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Run for Mental Health

By Kyle Skripitsky

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Event Information

Sunday 24th May

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Run for Mental Health

Thursday 21st May
My name is Kyle, and some of you may know I lost my father to his silent battle with mental illness when I was 19.
 
I was recently inspired to challenge myself to train towards beating his time in the half-marathon - and thought, why not elevate this to where a difference can be made in others' lives?
 
Dad was born September 12, 1970, and would’ve turned 56 this year. I am aiming to run 560k by his birthday on September 12, and raise $1970.

All the money goes directly to the Alberta Mental Health Society, where they work in people's lives and mental health research, aiming to lower suicide rates, and increase quality of life for those suffering from mental health and illness disorders.
 
For those reading this who have lost or suffered in any way due to mental health, you are not alone. If you feel able and inclined to donate to help me reach this goal, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Runs will be shared on my strava - (kyle skripitsky) as well as my instagram story every sunday (kyleskrip)

 As dad would always say, 

Cheers.

Thank you to my donors

$212

Laurel And Donnie Morrison

Proud of you!

$173.84

The Scheffer’s

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers every day!

$112.36

Beth Morrison

Cheers to you, Uncle Jeff🤍

$112.36

Natalie Herbert

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Julie Desjardins

What a beautiful tribute to your father Kyle.

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Anonymous

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Keenan

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Lara Skripitsky

Such a great way to honour your Dad and help others. Proud of you!

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Kyle

$106

Anonymous

A wonderful tribute, Kyle. I’ll be running with you in spirit every step of the way.

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Ben Husky

Good luck, this is amazing, I’m glad ur running for ur dad, I’ll be running too. 🫶

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Lillian Kemp

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Ernst Family

Love you are doing this!

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Colin

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Anonymous

We don’t talk much since grad but you and your family have been in my prayers since your Dad’s passing. I hope you know I pour one out for him every place I visit when I travel. God bless brother.

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Don Goodyear

Well done Kyle!

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Jeanette Tajcnar

He would have been so proud of you.

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The Doherty’s

Way to go, Kyle! Your dad would be so proud!

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Sarah Kirzinger

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Nate

So proud of you and your family. You all are the strongest people I know. Jeff would be so proud!

$53

Jenny

Dear Kyle, I grew up down the street from your dad in Scarborough and your Aunt Lara is my best friend so I spent a lot of time at 7 Paulander with their family. He would be so proud of you and how you are supporting others in your journey of healing. I think of your dad and your family often. A dear friend and mentor of mine recently took his own life and it has been hard to understand. Thank you for your strength and care. Hope the runs are going well! Go Kyle!

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Kate Schmidtke

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Graham Christensen

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Anonymous

Hell yeah

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Karen Newbrough

Your dad would be humbled and so proud Kyle! 🫂♥️

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Janice Holman

What a wonderful idea. Way to go.

$26.50

Kelli Somers

Good luck Kyle!

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Anonymous

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Paige

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Sydney Bylsma

Good luck Kyle!

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Sam Bowen

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Laura

May be younger than me but always continuing to inspire me

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Jaren O’gilvie

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Paola Velazco

Go Kyle!

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Arash Rezania

<3

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Pari Sharma

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Anonymous

$21.20

Kelly

Go ortho bro go !

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Anonymous

$20

Sarah Vos

My condolences to you and your family, this is a great way to honour your dad. Good luck!