Douro Boxer Cody Crowley and Kristi MacMillan Announced as Co-Recipients of CMHA's 'Champion of Mental Health Award'

Douro professional boxer Cody Crowley and Kristi MacMillan are co-recipients of the ‘Champion of Mental Health Award’ from the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) announced at the 2023 Annual Meeting that took place Wednesday.

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Crowley has actively advocated for mental health as launched a campaign in memory of his father. Irt raised close to $55,000 for Team 55 Tackles Suicide Awareness for youth mental health. CMHA HKPR says that his dedication to changing the narrative around mental health is exemplary and aligns with their mission of fostering knowledge, hope and belonging for mental health for all.

This year’s Annual Meeting at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club celebrated the organization's growth and success over the past year according to CMHA HKPR.

Other award winners include:

  • Kristi MacMillan, co-winner of the Champion of Mental Health Award

  • Wanda Findlay, recipient of the Exemplary Values through Direct Service Staff Award

  • Tracy Graham, honored with the Administrative Service Staff Award

  • Miles Leech, who received the Achievement Through Adversity Award

  • Sherryl and Matt Wyatt, winners of the Caregiver Champion Award for Family Members

  • Johnathan Hauser, presented with the Maurice Lovnes Volunteer Award

  • Impact Recovery and Century Theatre, recipients of the Naresh James Champion of Mental Health Award

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