Turn fun into funds for youth mental health

Bring your community together, have some fun, and raise funds to support MiND-AID's work with young people across Muskoka. Every event, of every size, helps youth connect to the mental health supports and resources they need to be their best selves.

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From dance nights to bike challenges, gala dinners to silent auctions, here are some ways our community is showing up for young people.

Jody North, MiND-AID's Executive Director, and Shari Dubois, creator of Coco Bear, give Coco Bear a kiss.

Coco Bear Fundraiser

As one of MiND-AID's very first community supporters, Coco Bear Fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars to support young people's mental health in Muskoka.Shari is an incredible advocate for youth mental health and addiction supports. After losing her gifted son Conrad to addiction in July 2019, Shari started a fundraiser to raise money in his name. She was inspired by a piece of art Conrad left on the refrigerator, Coco Bear. She began printing Coco Bear on t-shirts and sweatshirts to raise money for youth mental health and addiction services. You can get your Coco Bear gear at www.cocobear.ca!

Legacy for Alex Fundraiser Dinner

Each year, Shawn and Leanna Kerswell hold this event in memory of their son Alex, who took his life in 2019. The family struggled with navigating the mental health system to get Alex help, and now raises funds to support youth and reduce the stigma around mental health. Funds raised support our mental health navigation services, the Legacy for Alex Gravenhurst High School Bursary, and Alex’s Place.

MiND-AID receives a cheque for $7,000 from Legacy for Alex in 2023. From left to right: Sandy Cairns (Board Member for Legacy for Alex), Shawn Kerswell, MiND-AID System Navigator Mariko Fletcher, and Leanna Kerswell.

Spencer Kidd on behalf of Andy Kidd (owner of Devonleigh Homes); James Bowler (Director for MiND-AID); Scott Aitchison (MP, Parry Sound—Muskoka)

The Scotty Charity Golf Tournament

Each September, The Scotty Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Member of Parliament Scott Aitchison, brings people together to support youth mental health and other important causes in our communities. and this year’s event was no exception. Thanks to Scott, the dedicated organizers, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic participants, thousands of dollars have been raised to ensure young people can access mental health navigation services.

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