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Myles Mattila - Bio
2016
Myles Mattila Bio
Myles Mattila was born in Quesnel, BC, and is currently going into Grade 12. Myles has challenged himself both on and off the ice, including going to 2 high schools to accomplish his goals, and pursuing his desire of playing hockey at a high level. He was drafted to the Vancouver Giants in the WHL bantam draft.
Myles read about the story of the late Vancouver Canuck player Rick Rypien, who lost his life to mental illness. Rick’s close friend, Kevin Bieska, continues to raise mental health awareness and carry on Rick’s legacy through mindcheck.ca. Myles thought of his own friend who had struggled with mental health in the past, and decided he needed to do something so others wouldn’t suffer in silence. He took the initiative to start raising awareness in his community, breaking down barriers and working to end the stigma surrounding mental health. He has aspirations of reaching out to as many people as possible, making sure people know where they can go to get resources, and know they are not alone.
Myles has been recognized in Prince George, Kelowna, and throughout the province of BC for the work he is doing to bring awareness to this issue. He is the provincial youth representative for mindcheck.ca, as well as sits on the steering committee for the Prince George Local Action Team for Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use. Myles strives to reach out to as many people as possible regarding mental health awareness, and is optimistic of what the future will look like with a community free of stigma.
Myles Mattila - Bio
2016
Myles Mattila Bio
Myles Mattila was born in Quesnel, BC, and is currently going into Grade 12. Myles has challenged himself both on and off the ice, including going to 2 high schools to accomplish his goals, and pursuing his desire of playing hockey at a high level. He was drafted to the Vancouver Giants in the WHL bantam draft.
Myles read about the story of the late Vancouver Canuck player Rick Rypien, who lost his life to mental illness. Rick’s close friend, Kevin Bieska, continues to raise mental health awareness and carry on Rick’s legacy through mindcheck.ca. Myles thought of his own friend who had struggled with mental health in the past, and decided he needed to do something so others wouldn’t suffer in silence. He took the initiative to start raising awareness in his community, breaking down barriers and working to end the stigma surrounding mental health. He has aspirations of reaching out to as many people as possible, making sure people know where they can go to get resources, and know they are not alone.
Myles has been recognized in Prince George, Kelowna, and throughout the province of BC for the work he is doing to bring awareness to this issue. He is the provincial youth representative for mindcheck.ca, as well as sits on the steering committee for the Prince George Local Action Team for Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use. Myles strives to reach out to as many people as possible regarding mental health awareness, and is optimistic of what the future will look like with a community free of stigma.