2022 Canal Pursuit for Mental Health
From August 20th – 27th the Eighth Annual Canal Pursuit for Mental Health will take place.
Founded by Clay Williams in honour of those in his life who have struggled with their mental health. The purpose of the Canal Pursuit Run is to raise money and awareness of depression, to bring an end to the stigma surrounding mental illness, and to encourage those who might be suffering to pursue help.
The Canal Pursuit for Mental Health is a 700 km run roughly following the Trent Severn Canal from Port Severn to Trenton and then the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa. This year, the runners will start on August 20th and complete the route on August 27th, 2022, finishing at Parliament Hill.
The Canal Pursuit for Mental Health will come through Brock Township on August 21st at 9:30 a.m. at the Gamebridge Lock.
More information about the Canal Pursuit for Mental Health can be found on the Canal Pursuit Facebook page www.facebook.com/canalpursuit and on Twitter @canalpursuit. Daily communications during the run and GPS tracking are also part of this campaign.
To donate online you can go to: canalpursuit.defeatdepression.ca or you can mail a cheque payable to “Mood Disorders Society of Canada” to: 46 Hope Crescent, Belleville, ON K8P 4S2. Be sure to note: Canal Pursuit in the memo section of your cheque.