Stand Up For Charity paddle pushes through rough conditions for youth mental health

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“This year’s paddle serves as a powerful reminder that resilience is not about avoiding challenges, but finding the strength to keep going through them,” Vicki Proulx, Director of Development and Communications at the Vernon and District branch of Canadian Mental Health Association, which operates YISH.

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“The perseverance demonstrated on Kalamalka Lake mirrors the journeys of many young people accessing YISH services. We are deeply grateful for the funds raised, which will help us continue supporting youth as they navigate their own challenges and build confidence for the future.”

With this year’s contributions, the Stand Up For Charity events have raised a combined $235,615 for local organizations.

“Reaching $32,500 this year is incredible, but realizing that this community has now helped us raise more than a quarter of a million dollars over nine years is pretty hard to wrap our heads around,” Holomis said.

“This paddle has always been about showing what can happen when a community gets behind organizations doing important work right here at home. We are incredibly grateful to every person who donated, shared our campaign or helped us get the word out.”

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