Whether they walked, ran or rode on their own schedule in their own way, Calgarians got moving on Saturday to fundraise for mental health programs and fight the stigma of depression.
Defeat Depression is a national campaign that raises money and awareness for mental health services. By Sunday afternoon, more than $6,400 of the $10,000 Calgary goal was reached, according to the organization.
The inaugural Calgary run and walk event looked different because of COVID-19. “Everything got derailed and changed,” said Kim Winsor, chair of the Calgary Defeat Depression Committee. “The Mood Disorder Society of Canada pivoted really quickly and decided to still go ahead because we knew that now more than ever, this event was so very important.” Inste