On the Road Again . . .
As of April 2, 2013, Mike is off and running again! Accompanied again by his wife, Kathy, the two of them have headed out to track more kilometers in continuing his 1800 km journey in support of Search Community Mental Health Services. Mike spent the winter months doing physiotherapy and rehab exercises and says he feels stronger than ever. Along this leg of the journey Mike and Kathy plan to follow Old Highway #2, which straddles the St. Lawrence River, from Kingston into Quebec. Mike plans to run 600 km in the month of April which will bring them to Quebec City, Quebec.
As of April 12th Mike has run a grand total of 828.34 km!
Where is Mike Today? NEW Daily Journal/Blog from the road - click here
Thank you for supporting our Run 4 Rural Mental Health with your visit!
Mike beginning his run from Search on October 14, 2012
On October 14th Mike Kerrigan began the run of a lifetime among family and friends and supporters of mental health in our community. Mike left from Search Community Mental Health Agency located at 21 Richmond Street in Strathroy, Ontario Mike at 1:00 pm to begin his run accompanied by friends and family as he headed down the long road which will finish in 60 days, 1,800 kms later in Miramichi New Brunswick.
Keep up to date on all the progress of the run right here on the website. Click on the run progress tab to see where Mike is currently running as well as view photos and videos on the photo page. To see how much Mike has raised to date visit the DONATE page and watch Mike edge closer and closer to his $100,000.00 run goal.
Keep up to date on all the progress of the run right here on the website. Click on the run progress tab to see where Mike is currently running as well as view photos and videos on the photo page. To see how much Mike has raised to date visit the DONATE page and watch Mike edge closer and closer to his $100,000.00 run goal.
Mike in Ottawa with the Governor General - Monday, November 5th
Mental Health is an important topic for the spouse of the Governor General, Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston. The Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston was pleased to welcome Mike at Rideau Hall while he was in Ottawa, on Monday November 5th. They even joined him for part of his run! THANK YOU for your support!! They all look great in their run4rmh shirts!
Their Excellencies ran one kilometre in support of the Run 4 Rural Mental Health. They were also joined by Ms. Rachel Scott-Mignon, Royal Ottawa Spokesperson for mental health.
Date: November 5, 2012 Photographer: Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall Reference: GG2012-0598-001
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Mike & Vicky Stevens (Executive Director of Search Community Mental Health Services) at the start of the run - October 14th
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Bev Shipley offering Mike some support and words of wisdom at Search on the launch of the run
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Vicky Stevens supplying Mike with Doritos, his secret indulgence after a day of running.
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We would like to THANK our generous sponsors for their support...
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About the Foundation
Search Foundation was formed in September of 2010 with the assistance of a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Our mandate is to raise funds to support Search Community Mental Health Services which has been serving Strathroy/Caradoc and it's surrounding rural areas for over 30 years.
It is predicted that in less than 20 years, depression will be the second-leading cause of disability in the world. 20% of Canadians will personally experience a mentall illness in their lifetime, chances are you or someone you love will experience mental illness.
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SEARCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Search Foundation
21 RICHMOND STREET, STRATHROY, ON N7G 2Z1
PHONE: 519-245-0120 ~ TOLL FREE: 1-888-216-6716
FAX: 519-245-0121
visit us online: SEARCH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES