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The Annual Run/Walk for Mental Health
Outrun the Stigma began in October 2013 at the University of Calgary as an annual mental health run / walk.
Three years later, we are still working hard to end the stigma through our events and online platforms.
Our Impact
Our goal is to reduce mental health stigma by hosting annual Outrun the Stigma event runs and hosting an online story sharing platform. We began in Calgary, and so far have expanded to Edmonton and Toronto with more cities throughout Canada coming in the next years.
We also fulfill this mission by:
Using our website and social media platforms, we encourage sharing of diverse mental health stories
Connecting people with mental health resources and support
Funding organizations that provide mental health services and programs
190+
Thousand Dollars Raised
To support the efforts of Distress Centre Calgary and CMHA Edmonton.
6+
Years Fighting Mental Health Stigma
Beginning as a student group at the University of Calgary and then transitioning to a not-for-profit in May 2016.
4.5k+
Students, community members, and volunteers brought together
To join in our annual walk/run's in Calgary and Edmonton.
We want to fight mental health stigma in communities across canada.
Click here to find out how to bring Outrun the Stigma to your community!
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October 2017
My self-worth and identity are not tied to mental illness, but rather to family, friends, and relationships that shape me.
Steven Planden's Story / Read Full Story
Our Leadership Team
It takes a team to organize everything that Outrun the Stigma does.
Get Involved
Let's Outrun the Stigma together.
Share Your Story
You're not alone. When you share your story you can give hope to people who are going through similar situations to you.
Volunteer opportunities
We run various projects throughout the year as well as our annual runs. If you have an interest in helping us, read on.
CONTACT US
Have a question, or interested in getting involved with Outrun the Stigma? Get in touch with us here.