Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Event - Goderich

Great news -- we have a new home! Come on over to www.candicereich.ca and check out the latest event updates and announcements. You can also purchase tickets to our next event, a dinner featuring speaker Robert J. Moore of The Better Way. Robert will be speaking on the topic of Emotional Freedom. We hope you'll join us for a great night out for mental health.

Did you miss my radio interview on 104.9 The Beach? No problem, I missed it too, which is why I've asked for a copy. Now you can listen to it right here: Candice's Radio Interview for WSPD 2017 Find out more about what's going on, and then JOIN US ON SUNDAY! See you there! - Candice

I can hardly believe that World Suicide Prevention Day is just around the corner. The committee is hard at work getting everything ready, and donations are coming in daily. What can I say but WOW - the community is really responding to this event, and I'm overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you. Thank you to each and every individual, business and organization who has offered support in any way, shape or form. Whether you've sponsored us financially, donated something to the silent auction, volunteered your time or offered words of encouragement for the work we're doing, I'm thankful for you. I must also express my sincere gratitude to the people who are working hard behind the scenes to make this happen. You're doing a great job, and this event is going to be successful because of everything you've put into it. Thank you. Finally, to the community who is supporting and welcoming this event with open arms, thank you for the warm reception. It won't b

Check out this article about our event in the Goderich Signal-Star! http://www.goderichsignalstar.com/2017/08/29/world-suicide-prevention-day-in-goderich

Sunday September 10 is approaching quickly. Here's a quick update about what we have planned ... Join us for all or part of the day; stop by for a snack and be sure to check out the silent auction. If you want a tattoo, show up early to sign up for a spot -- once they are gone, that's it (appointments available for later dates).

Here are just a few reasons you want to join us on Sunday, September 10 between 2 and 7, at Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich .... Admission for this fun and family-friendly event is simple: by donation! We are gratefully accepting both cash and food drive items We have 200 free goodie bags up for grabs.  FREE DOOR PRIZE DRAW!  We want to entertain your kids! We'll have face painting and kids activities running throughout the day  Our Silent Auction is going to be awesome! Check it out between 3-6pm. You can support the cause and buy a bracelet for only $2! Henna semicolon tattoos are a beautiful way to express your support for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, for only $10-20 We can make sure you're fed, too! There's more ... check us out on Facebook for all of the details. See you on September 10th! Candice

Silent Auction Alert! SILENT AUCTION running from 3 to 6pm, featuring items such as: Chartered Fishing Outing with Maitland Valley Fishing Charters (value $450.00) Weight Loss Program from Ewyn Weight Loss Goderich (value $1000.00) Various Gift Cards and Gift Certificates, including: Pat and Kevin's on the Square, Boston Pizza, Cait's Cafe and more ... (valued from $10-$50) One-of-a-kind Paintings (value $50.00 each) Tibetan Singing Bowls - Sound Bath Session (value $65.00) Donations from representatives of LipSense, DoTerra and 31 Gifts And much more!

We are seeking wellness-focused businesses in the Goderich area, to include promotional materials in our goodie bag handouts. We will be preparing 200 packages to be distributed on Sunday, September 10 at our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Event and Fundraiser. If you have a wellness, health or community-oriented business, we would love to hear from you! Contact mentalhealth.suicideprevention@gmail.com for more information.

Wanted: Collaborative Partnerships with Like-Minded Organizations Want to get involved? We are looking for individuals and businesses to set up tables, run activities, provide materials for distribution and collaborate in many ways. Interested? Great! Send us an email: mentalhealth.suicideprevention@gmail.com

We hope to see many community members out to our first Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Event and Fundraiser Admission: Pay What You Can Donation (Cash or Food Drive Item) What: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Event and Fundraiser When: Sunday September 10, 2017 -- World Suicide Prevention Day Tattoos at Tribute Studios (simple semicolon only, $50; for all others, please make an appointment) - 12-8pm Interactive Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Event with family-oriented activities - 2-7pm Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, 9 Victoria St N, Goderich, ON N7A 2R4 Why: To cut through stigma, open conversations, raise awareness as well as raise funds for the Huron County Women's Shelter  How:  Silent Auction Food Drive Ink (semicolon only) tattoos Henna tattoos Children's Activities Ribbon Making Meditation Booth Card Readings Information Booths More details coming soon ..