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EmotionsBC hosts first annual fundraiser walk in Langley

Walk will take place at Campbell Valley to highlight importance of mental and emotional wellbeing
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The community walk follows the 2.3 km Ravine Trail at Campbell Valley Regional Park and takes place on Sunday, June 25 at 11 a.m. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

EmotionsBC is holding its first annual walk fundraiser at Campbell Valley Regional Park to raise awareness of mental and emotional wellness.

Nicole Taylor, founder and executive director, created the organization in 2018 after her family struggled to find mental health support with few barriers and restrictions.

“We discovered that community is probably the most important because it can alleviate feeling so isolated,” she said.

To keep celebrating emotional health and wellness, Taylor said she wanted EmotionsBC to be known for the new annual fundraiser to spread hope.

“With the right support in place, people can do well.”

“We so often talk about mental health in a negative connotation … and while we all have emotional health to take care of, we’d like to shift this to celebrating mental health wellness,” Taylor said.

The walk will take place on Sunday, June 25 and follow the 2.3 km Ravine Trail rain or shine. Participants are asked to meet at the Old Orchard Picnic Shelter before 11 a.m.

While open to the public, registration is required at the event site or in advance online at zeffy.com for $25 per adult or $50 per family of four. Dogs are welcomed as well.

Registration includes lunch and refreshments at noon with live music, face painting, and arts and crafts. Mental health and community resources will also be on site.

“We are walking together in celebration and awareness of the importance of mental and emotional wellness,” Taylor said.

Anyone with questions can reach out at info@emotionsbc.ca.

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Board members of EmotionsBC organize several fundraisers throughout the year including walks, bottle drives, and garage sale. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
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EmotionsBC held a “paint night” fundraiser last year, among other events. (Special to Langley Advance Times)


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