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Nova Scotian plans to run across PEI in support of mental health this summer

Apr 30, 2021

(Courtesy of Dom Dib)

PRESS RELEASE

There has never been a more important time to support mental health in Atlantic Canada. That’s why Nova Scotian Dom Dib created My Island Run, a mental health awareness campaign he launched May 3 to coincide with the beginning of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s National Mental Health Week, May 3-9.

On July 3 Dom will begin his 295 km journey in Tignish, PEI. He will spend the next ten days on the Confederation Trail until he reaches his destination in Elmira. He is hoping to raise $50,000 between now and the end of his run on July 12, for Canadian Mental Health Associations in Atlantic Canada to provide advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health issues and illnesses and support recovery and resilience to Atlantic Canadians in need.

“Mental health in Canada has changed since the start of the pandemic. In fact, mental health concerns are on the rise with Atlantic Canadians, experiencing the largest spike in anxiety and depression since the pandemic began. With economic shutdowns, school closures, and mandates for social isolation to slow the spread of COVID-19, Atlantic Canadians felt the hard impact the pandemic has had on their mental well-being. The intense stress and disruption brought on by the pandemic is causing pronounced mental health concerns, including an increase in suicides and suicidal thoughts – particularly among our young.”

Shelley Muzika, Acting Executive Director for CMHA PEI, says Dib’s commitment to this cause is so important for CMHA right now.

“This past year has been a struggle for many of us as we learned to adapt to the uncertainty in our lives. This campaign will increase awareness around how important it is to continue to look after ourselves and each other and to reach out if we need help. We are very appreciative of Dom’s efforts to get that message out there and to raise much needed funds for our CMHA’s across Atlantic Canada, who have also been hit hard during this pandemic. The need for our programs, support and resources has never been greater so every little bit helps.”

For more information on My Island Run visit https://www.myislandrun.com/ and follow Dom on Facebook

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