Fight for Charity 2023 – Chris Ewen

I’ve been excited to be a part of this charity event for more than 2 years now, and this year it’s happening!

I’m fighting for the Canadian Mental Health Association, and here’s why:

1. I have the ability to make a difference. With physical exercise, healthy eating habits, and sharing my journey over the next 90 days, my hope is that I can show you that by adding some of those into your life, we have the ability to change our mental state!

2. I’m using my network, because we can spread awareness. As Mayor for the Municipality of Ritchot, I have been victim and have witnessed my colleagues endure verbal attacks, emotional abuse, and inappropriate comments made towards them. Manitoba has over 700 members of council, and it’s time we get together and share that our mental health matters too.

3. I’ve lost friends to mental health. Over the last 10 years in my life, I have seen friends I grew up with lose their lives from not being okay. No matter what the situation was, mental health is a factor. I want to do what’s right by them and bring light to a dark moment, anyway I can.

I’d love your support on this journey, and any dollar amount counts. If we can not only raise funds, but share what the Canadian Mental Health Association can do for those who need help, then I’d say that MY Fight for Charity has been a success.

The 2023 Fight for Charity will be held at the RBC Convention Centre on the 29th of April and will feature:

- 12 novice boxing matches

- Casino gaming

- Live music

- Silent auction

- Raffles

- 50/50

We are proud to announce that the 2023 Fight for Charity event is in support of The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

The Canadian Mental Health Association has a vision for "A Manitoba where mental health is honored as a universal human right." CMHA serve everyone from youth to adults/seniors. Their programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. They are a champion for mental health and exist so that Manitobans are mentally healthy, have access to the resources they need to thrive and when a person experiences mental health distress or illness, they have timely access to support for their resilience and recovery.

Research shows that one in three individuals will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Four in five will have family, friends or colleagues who experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Mental illness is very common and is too often downplayed because many people are uncomfortable talking about it. Everyone benefits from good mental health, perhaps now, or in the future, you, your friends or your family may benefit from CMHA's services. For more information on their services/support, please visit their website at https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/

We are so excited to be partnering with CMHA for the 2023 event, and our fundraising goal to raise for them is $50,000. Please help us get there by donating anything you can to this worthy cause and sharing this page. Every dollar counts!!

Looking forward to fightin for the right reasons!