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Walking with Purpose: Celebrating Love, Leadership, and a Major Milestone

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Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the **Strides of Hope Walk** in Lethbridge, hosted by the **Schizophrenia Society of Alberta**.

It was an incredible, community-driven event dedicated to raising vital awareness, breaking down stigmas, and providing support for those affected by schizophrenia. But for me, this event hit incredibly close to home for another reason: **my wonderful wife.**

A Proud Partner Moment

Supporting my wife in her career is deeply important to me, and watching her work with the Society has been nothing short of inspiring. Leading up to the walk, I know she was feeling the pressure. She was quite nervous about the day—wanting everything to go perfectly for a cause that means so much to so many people.

Well, she absolutely knocked it out of the park.

Not only was the event a success, but the *Lethbridge Herald* ran a beautiful, extensive feature on the front lines of the walk. Turning to page A3, I was thrilled to see a massive **2/3-page write-up** detailing the event's impact—and right there, printed in black and white, was her name.

Seeing her hard work, dedication, and leadership publicly recognized in the city paper is an achievement she richly deserves. She is doing a phenomenal job at the Society, and getting her name published like this is a huge milestone in her career.

Perfect Timing for World Schizophrenia Day

The timing of this couldn't be more perfect. Today, **May 24th, is World Schizophrenia Day**.

As the world pauses to bring global attention to mental health, I wanted to share this story to shine a light on the incredible strides being made right here in our local community.

I am so incredibly proud of the leader, advocate, and professional my wife is becoming.

 **Read the full story here:** Lethbridge Herald: Strides of Hope Walk Raises Awareness for Schizophrenia


Thank you to everyone who came out to walk, donate, or cheer the team on. Happy World Schizophrenia Day—let's keep the conversation going!

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