Ride Dedicated to the memory of 13-year old Dillon Budd, #Getloud #Mentalhealth
A rising local hockey player is putting his face on the push for mental health awareness.
Sixteen-year-old Myles Mattila, who plays for the Okanagan Rockets major midgets, became an advocate for the issue because of two events: when he didn't know how to help a teammate, and the death of Vancouver Canucks’ star Rick Rypien.
Now, he's become a champion for the Canadian Mental Health Association's Ride Don’t Hide community bike ride on June 21.
Mattila quickly discovered how much fear and misunderstanding exists about mental illness.
Before moving from Prince George to Kelowna to join the Rockets, Mattila became the Northern B.C. representative for Mindcheck.ca, a website dedicated to providing mental health resources to young people. He also told his story at the Balancing Our Minds mental health summit at Rogers Arena in February.
“Mental health affects everyone, no matter what age we are, and youth are no exception. In fact, often times young people struggle to deal with the emotional and mental challenges that impact us on a daily basis,” he says. “We can all try to make a difference ... (and) show everyone that it’s OK to talk about mental illness.”
CMHA Kelowna is asking young people like Mattila to make the Get Loud pledge. For every young person who makes the pledge to speak up, the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation will donate $1, to a maximum of $5,000. The pledge can be found at www.cmhakelowna.org and at area schools.
“I’ve been a supporter of CMHA’s Ride Don’t Hide fundraiser in the past, but this year’s ride has special meaning for our family,” says Tom Budd. “This Father’s Day, I’m dedicating my ride to the memory of my son, and I want to invite every parent to bring their kids out ... and help us reach people, especially our youth.
“All communities would benefit from increase awareness and reduction of the shame around mental illness.”
In any given year, one in five Canadians, or approximately seven million Canadians, experience a mental health problem or illness, but only one third will seek help – often due to the stigma around mental illness.
Ride Don’t Hide takes place in 27 communities across Canada, and CMHA is expecting more than 6,000 cyclists to join in across the country.
The ride in Kelowna includes the 40-kilometre Dillon Budd Memorial Ride and a seven-km family/beginner route through downtown, with on-site family-friendly activities and events.
It goes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting from the Rotary Centre for the Arts, and is open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Registration and donations can be made online at www.ridedonthide.com.
BUDD, Payton Leigh
June 9, 1998 - April 30, 2017
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, our brother, our friend on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the age of 18. His loss will be forever felt by his father Thomas Budd, mother Annette Toro- Huber, step father Harold Huber, step siblings: Wyatt, Laura and Jessica Huber; grandfather Alan Budd; Aunt Cheryl (Wayne) Gellhaus; Uncle George (Carol) Budd and extended family and friends. Payton was predeceased by his brother Dillon. He had many passions and interests: his love for his dog Gracie, basketball and just hanging out with his friends. Payton was a charismatic young man with a gentle soul, whose infectious laugh could be heard after one of his many pranks. We will miss him forever and will continue to keep him in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 4619 Lakeshore Road with Reverend Anne Privett officiating. Celebration of Life to follow for Payton's friends and their families in Payton's backyard, 4594 Fuller Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church towards the Memorial Gardens to honour Dillon and Payton Budd. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
BUDD, Payton Leigh
June 9, 1998 - April 30, 2017
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, our brother, our friend on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the age of 18. His loss will be forever felt by his father Thomas Budd, mother Annette Toro- Huber, step father Harold Huber, step siblings: Wyatt, Laura and Jessica Huber; grandfather Alan Budd; Aunt Cheryl (Wayne) Gellhaus; Uncle George (Carol) Budd and extended family and friends. Payton was predeceased by his brother Dillon. He had many passions and interests: his love for his dog Gracie, basketball and just hanging out with his friends. Payton was a charismatic young man with a gentle soul, whose infectious laugh could be heard after one of his many pranks. We will miss him forever and will continue to keep him in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 4619 Lakeshore Road with Reverend Anne Privett officiating. Celebration of Life to follow for Payton's friends and their families in Payton's backyard, 4594 Fuller Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church towards the Memorial Gardens to honour Dillon and Payton Budd. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
Ride Dedicated to the memory of 13-year old Dillon Budd, #Getloud #Mentalhealth
A rising local hockey player is putting his face on the push for mental health awareness.
Sixteen-year-old Myles Mattila, who plays for the Okanagan Rockets major midgets, became an advocate for the issue because of two events: when he didn't know how to help a teammate, and the death of Vancouver Canucks’ star Rick Rypien.
Now, he's become a champion for the Canadian Mental Health Association's Ride Don’t Hide community bike ride on June 21.
Mattila quickly discovered how much fear and misunderstanding exists about mental illness.
Before moving from Prince George to Kelowna to join the Rockets, Mattila became the Northern B.C. representative for Mindcheck.ca, a website dedicated to providing mental health resources to young people. He also told his story at the Balancing Our Minds mental health summit at Rogers Arena in February.
“Mental health affects everyone, no matter what age we are, and youth are no exception. In fact, often times young people struggle to deal with the emotional and mental challenges that impact us on a daily basis,” he says. “We can all try to make a difference ... (and) show everyone that it’s OK to talk about mental illness.”
CMHA Kelowna is asking young people like Mattila to make the Get Loud pledge. For every young person who makes the pledge to speak up, the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation will donate $1, to a maximum of $5,000. The pledge can be found at www.cmhakelowna.org and at area schools.
“I’ve been a supporter of CMHA’s Ride Don’t Hide fundraiser in the past, but this year’s ride has special meaning for our family,” says Tom Budd. “This Father’s Day, I’m dedicating my ride to the memory of my son, and I want to invite every parent to bring their kids out ... and help us reach people, especially our youth.
“All communities would benefit from increase awareness and reduction of the shame around mental illness.”
In any given year, one in five Canadians, or approximately seven million Canadians, experience a mental health problem or illness, but only one third will seek help – often due to the stigma around mental illness.
Ride Don’t Hide takes place in 27 communities across Canada, and CMHA is expecting more than 6,000 cyclists to join in across the country.
The ride in Kelowna includes the 40-kilometre Dillon Budd Memorial Ride and a seven-km family/beginner route through downtown, with on-site family-friendly activities and events.
It goes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting from the Rotary Centre for the Arts, and is open to cyclists of all ages and skill levels. Registration and donations can be made online at www.ridedonthide.com.
BUDD, Payton Leigh
June 9, 1998 - April 30, 2017
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, our brother, our friend on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the age of 18. His loss will be forever felt by his father Thomas Budd, mother Annette Toro- Huber, step father Harold Huber, step siblings: Wyatt, Laura and Jessica Huber; grandfather Alan Budd; Aunt Cheryl (Wayne) Gellhaus; Uncle George (Carol) Budd and extended family and friends. Payton was predeceased by his brother Dillon. He had many passions and interests: his love for his dog Gracie, basketball and just hanging out with his friends. Payton was a charismatic young man with a gentle soul, whose infectious laugh could be heard after one of his many pranks. We will miss him forever and will continue to keep him in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 4619 Lakeshore Road with Reverend Anne Privett officiating. Celebration of Life to follow for Payton's friends and their families in Payton's backyard, 4594 Fuller Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church towards the Memorial Gardens to honour Dillon and Payton Budd. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
BUDD, Payton Leigh
June 9, 1998 - April 30, 2017
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, our brother, our friend on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the age of 18. His loss will be forever felt by his father Thomas Budd, mother Annette Toro- Huber, step father Harold Huber, step siblings: Wyatt, Laura and Jessica Huber; grandfather Alan Budd; Aunt Cheryl (Wayne) Gellhaus; Uncle George (Carol) Budd and extended family and friends. Payton was predeceased by his brother Dillon. He had many passions and interests: his love for his dog Gracie, basketball and just hanging out with his friends. Payton was a charismatic young man with a gentle soul, whose infectious laugh could be heard after one of his many pranks. We will miss him forever and will continue to keep him in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 4619 Lakeshore Road with Reverend Anne Privett officiating. Celebration of Life to follow for Payton's friends and their families in Payton's backyard, 4594 Fuller Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Anglican Church towards the Memorial Gardens to honour Dillon and Payton Budd. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.