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Dakota. A given name derived from the name of the indigenous Native American Dakota people. “It means Friend or Ally and it couldn’t have been more fitting for my best friend of almost 13 years.” Brad says. Dakota took his own life in January of 2021.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults (15-34 years). In Alberta, on average we lose nearly 600 amazing humans every year.
Soon after Blue Monday, on January 25, join country-rock duo Flaysher along with special guests Mariya Stokes and Drew Gregory at the King Eddy in Calgary as we celebrate each other and stand together for suicide prevention.
All proceeds will be going to the Thumbs Up Foundation: Thumbs Up Foundation’s purpose is to improve access to mental health care. Our vision is to establish and connect resources for those patients suffering in all areas of mental health. We want to help improve knowledge around mental health; help to create awareness for the need for systemic change(s) to the current access to care, and educate on the devastating loss that can result from these deficiencies.
Peace in the park
Thumbs Up Foundation’s 3rd annual Peace in the Park outdoor live music event celebrating healers, helpers & heroes. Hosted at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie.
9th annual golf tournament
Our 9th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on August 22, 2024 at Woodside Golf Club
Peace in the Park 50/50 Raffle
Your support of our 50/50 cash raffle, being held in conjunction with our 3rd annual Peace in the Park music festival, will allow us to continue to test and implement new approaches that maximize value for individuals, families, communities and the system itself.
Peace in the park SONGWRITING COMPETITION
THE THUMBS UP FOUNDATION
Calling all Songwriters!
Thumbs Up Foundation is hosting a song writing competition as part of its annual Peace in the Park celebration. Get your creative energy flowing and submit a 2.5 to 3.5 minute song (lyrics and music) around the theme of Healers, Helpers, and Heroes. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at midnight.
Peace in the Park 2023
2nd Annual Peace in the Park live music event showcasing Healers, Helpers and Heroes in Nose Creek Park, Airdrie.
september 2023 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On August 31, 2023, the City of Airdrie proclaimed September as Resiliency Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
8th Annual Golf Tournament (Copy)
Our 8th Annual Golf Tournament was held on August 24, 2023 at Woodside Golf Course. For the event summary click below.
7th Annual Golf Tournament
We are pleased to be able to host our 6th Annual Thumbs Up Golf Tournament on August 26, 2021 at the Woodside Golf Course!
Peace in the Park 2022
1st Annual Peace in the Park live music event showcasing Healers, Helpers and Heroes in Nose Creek Park, Airdrie.
June 2022 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On August 30, 2022, the City of Airdrie proclaimed September as Resiliency Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
6th Annual Golf Tournament (Copy)
We are pleased to be able to host our 6th Annual Thumbs Up Golf Tournament on August 26, 2021 at the Woodside Golf Course!
June 2021 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On May 23, 2021, the City of Airdrie proclaimed June as Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
Happified
The world’s first proactive brain/mind health experiential event - a place where people can come to power-up their mind health and experience the art of happiness.
5th Annual Golf Tournament
5th Annual Thumbs Up Foundation Charity Golf Tournament 2020
June 2020 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On May 23, 2020, the City of Airdrie proclaimed June as Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
4th Annual Golf Tournament
We are pleased to be able to host our 6th Annual Thumbs Up Golf Tournament on August 26, 2021 at the Woodside Golf Course!
June 2019 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On May 23, 2020, the City of Airdrie proclaimed June as Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was held on August 23, 2018 at Woodside Golf Course.
June 2018 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On May 23, 2020, the City of Airdrie proclaimed June as Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
A million thumbs up to our incredible sponsors! We were once again blown away by the support we received for our annual golf tournament. Alberta’s charitable spirit is an incredible thing!
Thumbs Up & Slam Present: Sean McCann
“It wasn’t just an event, it was an experience. People came and came together. You could feel it in the room. It wasn’t just sitting in a chair enjoying the music, it was everything we wanted it to be.”
June 2017 AIRDRIE PROCLAMATION
On May 23, 2020, the City of Airdrie proclaimed June as Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Month in Airdrie to highlight the importance of discussing and addressing the mental health of Airdrie citizens.
1st Annual Golf Tournament
The 1st annual Thumbs Up Foundation charity golf tournament in memory of Braden Titus was held on August 25th 2016 (Braden’s Birthday) at the Woodside Golf Course in Airdrie.