Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women advances women’s mental health in BC with family-friendly fundraiser
Victoria, BC – (May 21, 2025): Community members are invited to move in support of women’s mental health, as the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC) announces the return of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women event, happening on May 31 at Elk Lake Regional Park in Victoria, BC.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to once again work with longtime partner Shoppers Drug Mart® in championing women’s mental health,” says Melodie Koster, National Leader of Living Life to the Full, CMHA BC. “The event makes such a difference in supporting key programs that uplift the mental health of women across BC who are at critical points in their lives. The community members that take part in the run are making an incredible impact.”
The Run for Women in Victoria is an annual event that brings the community together to walk, run, and fundraise for mental health programs through CMHA BC. Two programs being supported by the Run for Women this year include Living Life to the Full, focused on supporting the mental wellness of participants experiencing stress, worry and low mood; and Enjoy Your Baby, a postpartum depression prevention program for new parents.
CMHA BC is proud to participate in the Run for Women for the third year in a row, fostering community connections and supporting mental health in the province. With $50,000 raised in the first year and $60,000 raised in the second year, help us raise even more money than before and make a difference for women’s mental health by registering at RunForWomen.ca/Cities/Victoria
About the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC):
CMHA is Canada’s most established mental health charity and the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health. CMHA BC Division, together with a network of local CMHA branches, provides services and resources related to mental health, substance use and addictive behaviour in locations across the province. CMHA BC provides vital programs and services to individuals and communities, striving to create a society free from stigma and discrimination against mental illness and substance use.
About the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women:
The Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women brings communities together in support of local women’s mental health programs to make communities healthier. Run for Women is a 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run taking place in 18 cities across Canada. Since its inception in 2013, the Run has raised over $23 million for women’s mental health programs across Canada.
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