Writing these profiles and getting to interview these amazing people is an honour and a privilege and some of the most satisfying work I get to do. So, without further ado, here are the Coast Mental Health #CourageToComeBack award recipients for 2024. https://open.substack.com/pub/johnackermann/p/profiles-in-courage?r=5caan&utm_medium=ios

Despite her challenges, Monica Gartner says her life is worth living. My series of #CourageToComeBack profiles concludes with a look at the recipient of the Medical award. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/23/courage-to-come-back-medical-award-recipient/

He was a boxing champion until someone tried to take it all away. Today, he is still fighting — and still punching. Meet Leo Sammarelli, the recipient of the ⁦‪Coast Mental H‬⁩ealth #CourageToComeBack Award for Physical Rehabilitation. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/22/courage-to-come-back-physical-rehabilitation-award/

“There are going to be bullies forever,” says Samantha Sewell. “But we don’t have to be bystanders. We can teach people what bullying truly is and how to stand up to bullying.” #CourageToComeBack https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/21/courage-to-come-back-youth-award-2024/

He was convicted more than 30 times for dealing drugs. Now 15 years sober, he is an example for others. My series of #CourageToComeBack profiles continues with Kevin Parker of Coquitlam, the recipient of the award in the Addiction category. https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/05/20/2024-courage-to-come-back-addiction/

Vancouver Things: Nominations for the 2024 Courage To Come Back Awards https://miss604.com/2023/10/nominations-for-the-2024-courage-to-come-back-awards.html - via @Miss604 #Vancouver #Events #VancouverEvents #CoastMentalHealth #CouragetoComeBack #FeaturedPost #mentalhealth #non-profit #vancouver #charity #awards #events #BC

Vancouver Things: Courage To Come Back Awards Raise $2.7 Million for Mental Health Services https://miss604.com/2023/06/courage-to-come-back-awards-raise-2-7-million-for-mental-health-services.html - via @Miss604 #Vancouver #Events #VancouverEvents #CoastMentalHealth #CouragetoComeBack #mentalhealth #non-profit #community #vancouver #charity #news #BC

Vancouver Things: 25th Anniversary Courage To Come Back Awards https://miss604.com/2023/03/25th-anniversary-courage-to-come-back-awards.html - via @Miss604 #Vancouver #Events #VancouverEvents #CoastMentalHealth #CouragetoComeBack #FeaturedPost #mentalhealth #non-profit #vancouver #charity #events #BC