RE/MAX presents WHL Talk Today Game Night on March 5
The Moose Jaw Warriors, the Western Hockey League, and RE/MAX are teaming up with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Moose Jaw branch to promote positive mental health. Fans in attendance on Saturday, March 5, will have the opportunity to learn more about CMHA mental health resources available in our community in an effort to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
“As a proud sponsor of the WHL, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to present initiatives that support the Canadian Mental Health Association,” said Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada. “Through our sponsorship, we hope to make an impact in local WHL communities across Western Canada and continue to shine a light on the importance of mental health.”
“We are excited to partner with RE/MAX and the Western Hockey League for another season through our Talk Today program,” said CMHA Saskatchewan Executive Director, Phyllis O’Connor. “We know from experience that WHL teams and fans always bring great engagement. We hope to reach even more people this year by bringing our messages about positive mental health to WHL fans during our Talk Today game nights.”
“As they do every season, our longstanding corporate partner RE/MAX is giving back to WHL communities in Western Canada by putting positive mental health at the forefront,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “Together with RE/MAX and the Canadian Mental Health Association, we are pleased to deliver this important programming in support of positive mental health when so many Canadians are being impacted during these challenging times in this area.”
WHL Alumni Kelly Hrudey serves as the celebrity spokesperson for this season’s RE/MAX Presents WHL Talk Today Game Nights. Hrudey, a fixture on Hockey Night in Canada for over 20 years, spent three seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers (1978-81) prior to embarking on a 15-season career in the NHL, in which he registered over 300 career wins split between the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks.
“Raising awareness about mental health is something that is important to me and my family,” Hrudey said. “Help us break down the barriers when it comes to the stigma around mental health.”
On Saturday, March 5, the CMHA – Moose Jaw Branch will be on hand for a cheque presentation from the funds raised during the 2021 Black-White Intrasquad Game and the September 14th preseason game. They will also have information available at their booth located on the concourse.
Fans can donate to their local CMHA branches by visiting TalkToday.ca/WHLDonate. For more information on RE/MAX Presents: WHL Talk Today Game Nights, please visit TalkToday.ca/WHLGameDays.
Talk Today, delivered by CMHAs across the WHL, has become one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for amateur sports in Canada. Its aim is to promote the mental health of young athletes and to spread awareness about the benefits of positive mental health throughout communities across the country.
Since 2016, the WHL and its teams have partnered with CMHA branches across Western Canada to provide mental health education and support to all players, coaches, parents, billets, and team staff across the League. This program has become a valuable platform for CMHA branches, teams, and individual players to encourage open discussion about mental health within the hockey community and the broader public.
In any given year, one in five people in Canada experiences a mental health problem or illness. There are no limitations to those who may be affected. By age 40, about 50 percent of the population will have or have had a mental illness. Major depression affects approximately 5.4 percent of the Canadian population, and anxiety disorders affect 4.6 percent of the population.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you can find more information at cmha.ca/find-help/.
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About the Canadian Mental Health Association in Saskatchewan
The Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) Inc., is a volunteer-based organization that works in partnership with communities and CMHA National to support and promote the rights of persons with mental illness to maximize their full potential; and promote and enhance the mental health and well-being of all members of the community. For more information, please visit sk.cmha.ca.
