Welcome to Mat's Ride!
We would like to welcome all past participants and any new participants to this year's ride. Those of you who knew Mat, knew that he appreciated any good ride whether it was his Ninja 500 or a 1955 Chevy pick-up truck. So to honour Mat and help us spread the word we have expanded our horizons this year and extend a welcome to both motorcycle enthusiasts and those who prefer their classic four wheels. We will again be raising funds to support the wonderful Youth Education Programs that Calgary Mental Health Association - Calgay Region provides to schools in the Calgary and surrounding area. We are also setting our sights on raising enough funds to start a Scholarship program in Mat's memory at SAIT.
A special thanks to Reelrydes for creating the following video for 2009.
Mat's Ride is dedicated to:
- Raising awareness of youth depression
- Reducing the stigma associated with it
- Providing education and support to youth, families and educators
Join us on the Journey To End Youth Depression
Has depression touched the life of someone you know?
It doesn't just effect them but those around them, family, friends,
classmates
WE NEED YOUR HELP
- Become a sponsor
- Get your school involved
- Sign up for the ride
- Collect pledges
- Bring the family
We need your help to spread the word not only about this super annual event but to heighten the awareness of Youth Depression.
Envision a world where:
- Youth Depression is regarded as a brain illness and those with it are treated with the same respect and dignity as patients of other conditions such as cancer or diabetes
- Families, friends and classmates speak openly about their challenges and successes
- Those who have depression feel supported and hopeful about their future
