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On May 5th 2021, the Stigma-Free Society, will be raising funds to support our impacting initiatives that we have launched in recent years. 

The Stigma-Free Society is a decade old trusted Charity that has done a significant amount of work in eliminating stigma of all kinds and promoting mental wellness.

Click Here to Donate Now to Stigma-Free Society

FUNDRAISER GOAL: $30,000

21726.11

MONEY RAISED SO FAR

THE FUNDRAISER HAS 3 EVENTS:

Mini Silent Auction

April 29th – May 9th 2021 at Midnight

A mini online silent auction featuring wellness items. All proceeds go towards the Stigma-Free Society’s mental health initiatives.

AUCTION CLOSED

When you visit the Silent Auction link, click the green button that reads “View All Items” to see what is available.

Live Stream Stigma-Free Marathon

May 5th 10am-2pm PST

A 4-hour Live Event Interview Marathon on the Stigma-Free Society’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel featuring special guests.

Click Here to Donate Now to Stigma-Free Society

Thank you in advance for your generous contribution.

Stigma-Free Stories Premiere Documentary

May 5th 7pm PST

An exclusive premiere of inspiring Stigma-Free Stories from youth and adults alike who have lived experience with mental illness, addiction and stigma. Tickets will be $25 or by donation.

The Documentary Has Aired - Ticket Sales Closed Click Here to Donate to Stigma-Free Society

Watch the Stigma-Free Livestream Marathon on Facebook & YouTube

10:00AM PST: Introduction to the Hope & Help Fundraiser for Mental Health

Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Society

Madeleine Clarkson, Communications & Programs Manager at the Stigma-Free Society

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

10:30AM PST: Premiere of Dave Richardson’s Story

Dave Richardson is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Stigma-Free Society

Dave also introduces the Rural Mental Wellness Toolkit: https://ruralmentalwellness.com

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

11:00AM PST: Youth Panel 

Madeleine Clarkson from the Stigma-Free Society, hosts a Youth Panel with Samara, Ellen, Sarah and Nathan.

Watch this interview about young adults’ experiences with mental health & stigma.

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

11:30AM PST: Kelly & Kaitlin Hrudey 

Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of SFS interviews Kelly and Kaitlin Hrudey

Kelly is a legendary NHL goaltender and Sportsnet broadcaster and is a mental health advocate with his daughter, Kaitlin.

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

12:00PM PST: Jason Medows

Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Society interviews Jason Medows.

Jason is a rancher and the host of the podcast Ag State of Mind: https://agstateofmind.com/

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

12:30PM PST: Steven Hall 

Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Society interviews Steven Hall.

Steven works for Together We Can: Addiction Recovery & Education Society, one of our amazing partner organizations.

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

1:00PM PST: Ally Spears 

Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Society interviews Ally Spears.

Ally owns an Agriculture Advocacy brand called Ag Chicks and hosts a podcast called “The Dirt.”

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

1:30PM PST: Daniel To

Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Society interviews Daniel To.

Daniel To is the Surrey Schools Representative for Mental Health and Wellness Programming.

Click Here to Watch on Facebook Click Here to Watch on YouTube

We kindly ask that you sponsor our
Hope & Help Fundraiser for Mental Health

Sponsorship Packages

Benefits for Your Organization

  • We will use our social media, websites, newsletter and more to promote your amazing foundation or business if you choose to sponsor us.
  • Number of Social Media Followers: 8,000+
  • Number of Newsletter Subscribers: 800+
  • All sponsors will receive Tax Receipts for their Donations.

Sponsorship Levels

Bronze: $500

  • Logo on Website Fundraiser Sponsor Page
  • Logo recognition for email blast

Silver: $750

  • Logo on Website Fundraiser Sponsor Page
  • 1 Feature Shout out on Social Media
  • Logo recognition for email blast

Gold: $1000

  • Logo on Website Fundraiser Sponsor Page
  • 2 feature shout outs on social
  • Credits in documentary
  • Verbal shout out by Andrea, President, in Premiere
  • Logo recognition for email blast

Platinum: $1500+

  • Logo on Website Fundraiser Sponsor Page
  • 2 feature shout outs on social
  • Credits in documentary
  • Verbal shout out by Andrea, President, in Premiere
  • Logo recognition for email blast
  • Featured Blog Post on our Website

WHY SUPPORT STIGMA-FREE SOCIETY?

The Stigma-Free Society is a decade old trusted Charity and has done a significant amount of work in eliminating stigma of all kinds and promoting mental wellness.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request and I hope to hear from you very soon as we embark on organizing our amazing fundraiser!

Our impacting programs launched in 2020/2021 include:

Stigma-Free COVID-19 Youth Wellness Toolkit
Student Mental Health Toolkit and Virtual Stigma-Free School Program
Rural Mental Wellness Toolkit

Click Here to Donate to Stigma-Free Society

THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS

Our Supporters

Accent Inns
Accent Inns
Bell Canada
CFAX Santa's Anonymous Society
Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Chris Spencer Foundation
CIBC Children’s Foundation
CIBC Community Donations Fund
City of Colwood
City of Richmond
City of Surrey
City of Victoria
CKNW Pink Shirt Fund
Cloud Reach Inc
Coast Capital Savings
Coast Mental Health
Diamond Foundation
District of North Saanich
Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation
Edith Lando Charitible Foundation
EWomen Network
Face The World Foundation
First West Foundation - Envision
Give a Damn - Vancouver Chapter
Grant Thornton Foundation
GVSCU Legacy Fund
Harbourside Rotary Club
Investors Group & Mr. Phil Bisset-Covaneiro
Island Savings Community Endowment Fund
Island Savings Credit Union
KPMG
Lohn Foundation
London Drugs
Lundbeck
Manulife Financial
McLean Foundation
Otsuka Canada Inc.
Otsuka-Lundbeck Alliance $12,500
Pacific Blue Cross
Park Place Foundation
Peninsula Co-op
Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF)
Queen Margaret's School
Richardson Family Fund
Roxana Colquhoun - WCPD Foundation
Royal Bank of Canada
Segal Family Foundation
Sitka Law Group
Surrey Cares Foundation
Telus
The Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation
The Hamber Foundation
The Lawson Foundation
The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation
The Nicola Family Foundation
The Province of British Columbia
The Richardson Family Fund
The Victoria Foundation
TLC Fund for Kids
Tomas Sill Foundation
Township of Esquimalt
UMC Charity
United Way Lower Mainland
United Way Northern BC
Van Tel/Safeway Credit Union Legacy Fund
Vancouver Foundation
YVR
ZLC Financial
ZLC Financial - $5000

Thank you to our generous supporters

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Stigma Free Society formerly the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC

Registered Name: Stigma-Free Society

Registered Charity No: 827676867RR0001

Contact: info@stigmafreesociety.com 

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Mailing Address: 185-911 Yates St. Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9

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