“Come together, work together, heal together.”
– Judy Lefort, Involution, Inc.
Our mission is to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in first responders and to diminish the stigma associated with it. By bringing the public together with members of emergency services, we hope to create an open dialogue about mental health issues and to demonstrate that there is a common struggle among our first responders and their families. This event is to support those who bravely stand in service to us and to demonstrate that there is hope for those who suffer.
This evening’s program will include keynote speakers from Involution Inc., Wounded Warriors Canada, and Behind the Red Serge. They will be joined by presenters associated with various organizations, including AHS EMS, Calgary Fire Association, RCMP, Sheepdog Lodge, Legacy Place Society, Badge of Life Canada, Mood Disorder Society of Canada, War Horse Awareness Foundation, and Canadian Mental Health Association.
Attendees will also include members from Military Minds, CanPraxis, Calgary Fire Department and Calgary Police Service. As an advocacy campaign we hope to raise public awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and to create a sustainable network of national resources that are accessible to all first responders and their families. To assist in making these critical resources available, half of all ticket sales will be donated to Wounded Warriors Canada. Throughout the evening various fundraiser events will take place, including a silent auction, in support of the Sheepdog Lodge and the Firefighter Assistance Charitable Society.
All private and corporate donations are gratefully accepted (please contact Dr. Jennifer Primmer at 587.579.3307 for more information).
This event is hosted by Involution Inc. in collaboration with Wounded Warriors Canada.
Supporting organizations include:
