CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE July - August 2022 | Page 25
Dear fellow CPA fitness enthusiasts ,
It ’ s with pleasure that I take this opportunity to write you today . My name is Lorne Opler and like many of you I recently shared my personal story in the May / June issue of the CPA Newsletter about living with depressive illness and how exercise has been a game changer in helping me heal . More importantly , it was inspiring to read the many other motivational stories that many of you shared about how fitness and exercise have helped you deal with your own mental health challenges . A big thank you to all the contributors . I was moved by your confidence , bravery , and honesty to share your stories . With each story , each article , each personal reflection in the CPA Newsletter , we collectively helped to banish the stigma of mental illness and addiction . Each of your stories will impact someone else and thanks to each of you , you are giving courage and strength for others to open up about their own mental health and addiction challenges .
On the heels of this special CPA newsletter , I recently accepted the challenge of participating in the Sunrise Challenge , organized by the Toronto based Centre for Addiction and Mental Health , Canada ’ s leading medical institution devoted to all issues focusing on mental wellness . For the last few days , I have been up with the sun raising money in support of CAMH ’ s mission to research , develop and implement treatment programs and policies that stop mental illness from becoming fatal .
I am writing to ask you to help by supporting my fundraising efforts with a donation . Your tax-deductible gift will go toward groundbreaking mental health research and treatment that helps thousands of people ! It ’ s also faster and easier than ever to support this great cause . I can personally attest to the great work they do at CAMH , as someone who has received psychotherapy at CAMH . You can make your donation online by simply clicking the link below to my personal team “ My Wellness School ” . Any amount goes a long way in changing - or saving - someone ’ s life . I greatly appreciate your support . Donations can be made until June 30 , 2022 .