Thousands of dollars have been raised through RE/MAX Presents: WHL Talk Today Game Nights during February and March.
The Western Hockey League, the RE/MAX network and Canadian Mental Health Association teamed up for the campaign, which raised more than $19,000.
The 2021-22 season marked the first annual game night effort between the three organizations. The goal of the game nights was to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and help fans learn about resources available in their community.
“The importance of raising awareness and raising funds to support mental health cannot be overstated,” said Christopher Alexander, RE/MAX Canada president.
May 2-8 is the CMHA’s annual Mental Health Week. The theme for 2022 is the importance of empathy.
WHL commissioner Ron Robison said the league is pleased to play a role in breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.
“The RE/MAX Presents: WHL Talk Today Game Nights program gave us a platform to generate awareness around the importance of good mental health,” said Robison.
“It also afforded us an opportunity to generate financial support for the vital work CMHA branches continue to do in Western Canada.”
The WHL and the RE/MAX network came together to support local CMHA branches during the 2020-21 WHL season to build awareness around mental health through a digital campaign titled Goals for Mental Health. Between the two campaigns, $40,000 has been raised for local CMHA branches across Western Canada.
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