Tell Us why You're Riding!
Please tell us why you are choosing to participate in or support the Butterfly Mental Health Ride. Millions of Canadians are impacted by mental health and we would like to know your story. Please give us a few days after submitting before it gets posted to our site. Thank you for sharing!
Why We Ride
Stories From Our Riders
Elaine
I am Jamie's mom and I ride for my son. I couldn't help him with his fight while he was alive, but in his name I am trying to do something to help just one person to know they are not alone. You are forever in our hearts my little butterfly. xo
Emma
I ride for my brother Jamie, who fought with mental illness before he passed in 2021. I am riding for myself as I've struggled on and off with depression for years. I'm riding for those around me who are struggling with their own mental health. I'm riding in hopes that in my kids lifetime help will be within reach for all those who need it.
Andrew
I am Jamie's dad and I am riding because I miss him everyday. My wish is that no one else suffers the way Jamie suffered and other families don't have to go through what me and my family have gone through. I love you Jamie.
Eric
I have struggled a lot with ADHD and with the loss of multiple people close to me as well as watched many other friends and family struggle with their mental health. I ride for us all.
Ann
I am a friend of the family and knew Jamie his whole life. He was a very special young man. I ride in his memory and to support the cause of mental health awareness.
Ashley
I'm riding for people who continue to struggle with mental illness and people who have lost the battle to mental illness. Everyone has or is currently struggling with some form of mental illness and I want it to be something that people aren't afraid to share, talk about or look for help without judgement. We are all in this together!