Mental Health Move-A-Thon Movers
Here they are! Meet our team of movers and learn about what mental health means to them. They will complete 1 kilometre of physical activity for every donation received during our Move-A-Thon (May 1-7, 2023). Thank you to this team and to you for supporting mental health in our community.
Visit our Move-A-Thon page to nominate them to run, bike, or walk one kilometre for your donation.
Woolwich Counselling centre
Staff
What mental health means to us:
“We believe mental health is health. Nurturing strong mental wellness ensures our community is healthy and resilient. We are here for you!”
Betty Dyck
Woolwich Counselling Centre Board Member
What mental health means to me:
“Mental health involves an appreciation of life, good coping strategies, and positive self esteem. It is also a willingness to share one’s concerns and emotions and to reach out for support and encouragement from friends and professionals.”
Bruce Duff
Chef Duff at RiverSong Banquet Hall, Cafe & Culinary Centre
What mental health means to me:
“Mental Health is not a concern for only some people but for all people. This pandemic has been a perfect example as it has affected everybody’s mental health in one way or another and will take time to heal beyond its ending.”
Derek Osborne
Lead Pastor, Elmira Pentecostal Assembly
What mental health means to me:
“To me, mental health means a fullness of life that everyone deserves to experience.”
Diane Martin
WOOLWICH COUNSELLING CENTRE BOARD MEMBER
What mental health means to me:
“Having the necessary tools to cope with life situations is important for one’s mental health. We are fortunate in Woolwich and Wellesley townships to have a counselling Center that offers many workshops or individual counselling to give people those tools.”
Jonathan Brubacher
Woolwich Counselling Centre Board Member
What mental health means to me:
“To me, mental health means growing in emotional resilience despite external factors. It connects to well-being as a whole on all levels and grows a capacity for self-awareness.”
Kathryn Seiling
Woolwich Counselling Centre Board Vice-Chair
What mental health means to me:
“Making mental health a priority helps ensure that our community is productive and vibrant.”
Kim Basler
Food Freedom and Mindset Coach. Speaker/Author
What mental health means to me:
“With 30 years working in the health and fitness industry, my own personal journey with mental health struggles, and losing a family member to suicide, my message will always be that we are not meant to do life alone. Through our courage and vulnerability, may we all know we are never alone. To express our emotions and open up our minds to the tools and resources available. You matter and the world needs you.”
Mykayla Brubacher
Student Pastor
What mental health means to me:
“Mental health to me represents a large element of a person’s health and well-being. It is everyone’s right to be heard, listened to, and helped through their journey; as I, and many close to me have.”
Pam Esbaugh
Pam’s Fit World (www.pamsfitworld.com), Certified Personal Trainer
What mental health means to me:
“Working in the health and fitness industry has been quite an amazing journey so far in my life. The number one thing I have learned is that you can work out and eat healthy all you want, but if you don’t take care of your mental health, then you will always feel like something is missing! There is always someone to listen.”
Shauna Johnston and Carrie Harman
Wellesley Jingle Run Coordinators
What mental health means to us:
“Mental health impacts every area of our lives significantly and is so important. We can be healthy and physically strong but if our mental state is not a positive one it can be overwhelming, consuming and make the day to day feel impossible. Having proper tools and resources in our lives is so important and can make a good mental state more manageable. You are never alone!”
Tammy Mayer
Woolwich Counselling Centre Board Chair
What mental health means to us:
“Mental health impacts how we think, feel, and behave. Regularly focusing on our mental well-being ensures we have the coping skills to build resilience to stress, grow and contribute in our community and positively support our physical well-being.”
Woolwich Physiotherapy
Staff
What mental health means to us:
“To us, mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand. Taking care of our mental health is so important as it can directly relate to our body’s physical state in regards to pain, fatigue, activity levels, and so much more!”
Elmira District Secondary School
Staff
What mental health means to us:
“It is making positive connections with people around you, taking time to look after yourself and having good ways to deal with the range of emotions you feel.”
ELMIRA DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL
Alumni
What mental health means to us:
“To us, mental health means allowing ourselves the space to feel and validate the emotions we are experiencing. When we take care of ourselves, it means that we can take care of those we care most about.”