Welcome to Mat's Ride!
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
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out in support Mat's Ride 2008.
We had a fantastic ride in beautiful weather, a delicious steak lunch, wonderful presentation by Jeremy Kroeker and Silent Auction at Rafter Six Ranch.
With your help we are able to continue providing financial support to maintaining Youth Education Programs through the Canadian Mental Health Association for next year.
Congratulations to Betsy Stanford who won the top prize of a WestJet gift certificate for raising the most money in pledges.
We would like to thank our Sponsors Southland Transportation, I'm For Kids Inc. and Canadian Bio Systems for their generous support which enabled us to put on such an amazing event. Without our sponsor's help we would not be able to put on such a well received event.
Stay tuned to the website in the next few weeks to see video footage of this years Ride thanks to Reel Rydes.
We invite everyone to mark their calendar for June 20, 2009 for the 5th Annual Mat's Ride which will prove to be bigger and better than ever.
Click HERE to see a wonderful video of our 2008 Ride!!
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
Remember: Registration forms should be sent in by May 31, additional pledges can be added on day of the ride.
