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.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ESTHER LIN / SHOWTIME.

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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Douro's Cody Crowley Nearing $55,000 Pledge Through Team 55 For CMHA To Raise Suicide Awareness

Douro Boxer Cody Crowley has almost reached his fundraising goal of $55,000 through the local suicide initiative Team 55 for Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of CMHA.

At the start of the year, Crowley and his family pledged to raise $55,000 for Team 55, which supports CMHA HKPR’s Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program (AOSP). The program connects with individuals who have had a suicide attempt and helps them establish a safety plan and connect to support services according to a press release.

In March, Crowley raised $20,000 through a local viewing party at Dr. J’s BBQ and a raffle for two to fly to Las Vegas to attend his match in the Welterweight Title against Abel Ramos.

Last Saturday, Crowley and his family hosted an inaugural golf tournament, the Heart Opener, at Keystone Links in memory of his father, Jim Crowley and Michael Wood. The event saw over 100 golfers and raised over $28,000.

“On top of how successful both of these fundraising initiatives were, the biggest impacts have been the connections that have been formed within the community and the continuation of my own healing from my father’s passing,” said Crowley. “ A lot of love has and will continue to be exchanged as we heal together as a community and prioritize mental health and wellness.”

Individuals can donate by going online and selecting ‘Cody Crowley Campaign,’ from the drop-down menu.

“Let’s continue changing the narrative around mental health and working together as a community to make resources accessible to all,” said Crowley.

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Video: Cody Crowley Hosting Inaugural Team55 Tackles Suicide Golf Tournament Fundraiser For July 8

As part of Cody Crowley’s pledge to raise at least $55,000 for Team 55 Tackles Suicide initiative, he is hosting his inaugural charity golf tournament at Keystone Links Golf on July 8.

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Douro Boxer Cody Crowley Earns Majority Decision Victory Over Abel Ramos In Las Vegas Bout

Emotion was overflowing for Douro boxer Cody Crowley as he is one step closer to challenging for World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight title after his win over Abel Ramos in an elimination match at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Photo courtesy of Esther Lin / Showtime.

Crowley won his fight on his 30th birthday by majority decision with the judges scoring it 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114 in a 12-round bout. He improves his record to 22-0 with nine knockouts.

Ramos initially knocked down Crowley in the 11th round and was initially ruled so as Crowley’s glove appeared to touch the canvas. The Nevada commission reviewed the knockdown and corrected that call, saying Crowley’s glove did not touch.

The Douro southpaw had dedicated his fight to his father who took his own life last year. This was his first fight since his passing.

Cody voice was quivering and fought back tears during his post-fight interview with Jim Grey as he was overwhelmed with emotion.

“I worked my whole entire life for this opportunity,” said Crowley. “The last two years I didn't want to live because I couldn't get my shot. Fights kept getting cancelled. I've been training since July. I've been broke and I wanted to take my own life and I didn't. My dad did. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be here today.”

Prior to the fight, Crowley had pledged to raise $55,000 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness as he has had mental issues during the course of his life. There was $18,840 already raised from a raffle prior to his fight.

“Anyone who is thinking about taking their own life, who doesn't want to be here, I'm proof you can keep fighting and you will win,” he explained. “I just want to say I love my dad and I love my mom and without them, I wouldn't be here today and I wouldn't be the man I am.”

Crowley is possibly slated to fight the winner between the second-ranked Yordenis Ugas and fifth-ranked Mario Barrios with their fight scheduled for the summer.

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Dr. J's Hosting Viewing Party For Douro's Cody Crowley's Vegas Bout On Saturday Night

Ahead of Douro boxer Cody Crowley’s biggest fight in Las Vegas, boxing fans can view his fight at Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews viewing party and aid his ‘55 for Team 55’ fundraiser on Saturday night.

Photo courtesy of Cody Crowley.

The viewing party’s $20 admission fee goes toward Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness and the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program.

Crowley has a 21-0 record with nine knockouts. He is fighting Abel Ramos in the Showtime pay-per-view at a Premier Boxing Champions event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A Team 55 patch is being worn on his trunks for the fight.

Crowley dedicated his fight to his late father Jim Crowley who ended his own life last year. Cody pledged to raise $55,000 for Team 55. There was $18,840 already raised from a raffle with the grand prize of ringside tickets, flight and accommodation to see the fight.

Addison Brown, owner of Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews, has been Cody’s friend for the past eight years and is proud to support him in whatever way possible.

“When he was looking for sponsorships throughout Peterborough, I reached out to him saying ‘I’ve been following you and growing up as an athlete, I’ve had a lot of support with the community and I wanted to sponsor you for the next fight,’” explained Brown. “We grew and developed a relationship. He helped me when I was going through some things about my brother and I did with his father.”

Reservations for the fight can be made at the Dr. J’s website.

Cody spoke at a Team 55 Friday Night Lights fundraiser in 2017 that sparked a friendship with Dave Pogue, Team 55 founder who lost his son Mitchell to suicide.

“Cody’s commitment to fundraising in the name of his father, through his international boxing platform not only is commendable but amazing, as far as we are concerned at Team 55,” he said. “Since 2017, Cody has been a great supporter of our mental health and suicide awareness programs and for him to commit to raising $55,000 for Team 55 this year will help keep our Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program running for another year and a half.”

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Over $18,000 Raised For Suicide Awareness In Douro Boxer Cody Crowley's "55 for 55" Fundraiser

Boxer Cody Crowley’s ‘55 for 55’ fundraiser is off to a good start, raising $18,840 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness of their $55,000 goal in a cheque presentation at Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews on Monday.

Scott Elliott won the grand prize for the flight to Vegas to see Crowley’s fight. Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.

The fundraising raffle occurred last Wednesday that featured prizes such as dinner for Dr. J’s, WBC-signed gloves from boxing legends such as Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Gerry Cooney, a One With Life tequila package and a grand prize for a round-trip flight, accommodations and ringside seats to see Cody’s fight.

“Cody Crowley, James Julie Crowley and Kevin Williams really did something amazing by raising $18,840 in just two weeks with help from friends and family,” said Addison Brown, Dr. J’s owner.

Crowley announced the fundraiser in honour of his late father who passed away last year ahead of his 22nd professional fight on March 25 in Las Vegas. The 21-0-0 Crowley is scheduled to box Abel Ramos in a 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) title elimination fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

The proceeds are going towards the Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention program run by the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation and Canadian Mental Health Association.

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Douro Boxer Cody Crowley Fundraising $55K For Suicide Prevention To Honour Father's Memory

Boxer Cody Crowley is pledging to raise $55,000 for Team 55: Let’s Tackle Suicide Awareness in honour of his late father ahead of his 22nd professional fight on March 25 in Las Vegas.

Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.

The 21-0-0 Crowley is scheduled to box Abel Ramos in a 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) title elimination fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The Douro boxer has dedicated the fight to honour his late father Jim Crowley who passed away last year.

The ‘55 for 55’ fundraising raffle features prizes such as dinner for Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews, WBC-signed gloves from boxing legends such as Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran, Gerry Cooney, a One With Life tequila package and a grand prize for a round-trip flight, accommodations and ringside seats to see Cody’s fight.

Photo courtesy of Addison Brown.

Raffle tickets are available at Dr. J’s with a limited amount left with the deadline at 6 p.m. Wednesday and the draw at 7 p.m. Cody will make a virtual appearance at the drawing to talk about his upcoming fight and the fundraiser according to Dr. J’s owner Addison Brown.

The two have been friends for roughly eight years and have supported each other through similar times.

“When he was looking for sponsorships throughout Peterborough, I reached out to him saying ‘I’ve been following you and growing up as an athlete, I’ve had a lot of support with the community and I wanted to sponsor you for the next fight,’” explained Brown. “We grew and developed a relationship. He helped me when I was going through some things about my brother and I did with his father.”

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Hometown PTBO: Cody Crowley Remaining Undefeated After Facing His Toughest Boxing Challenge

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday speaks with professional boxer Cody Crowley about his toughest match against Kudratillo Abdukakhorov in a battle of the undefeated on Saturday and growing up in Peterborough.

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Cody Crowley Is Now 18-0 After Win At Memorial Centre Streamed Internationally On UFC Fight Pass

Peterborough’s Cody Crowley swept all three judges’ scoredcards by 100-90 to defeat Mian Hussain and move to 18-0 in his boxing career in front of 2,500 fans at the Memorial Centre—and a worldwide audience streaming internationally on UFC Fight Pass—on Saturday night (October 19th).

“A huge thank you to everyone who made it out last night to support my dream of becoming a world champion as I made my UFC Fight Pass Debut last night at the Memorial Centre,” Crowley said in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Photo by Emily Wilson (via Cody Crowley’s Facebook page)

Crowley retains his Canadian Professional Boxing Council superweight title with the win at Homecoming V: Going Global, capping a great week in which he received a key to the city of Peterborough.

“There is no better feeling than fighting in front of my hometown Peterborough,” Crowley adds in his Facebook post. “I want to take a second to thank my whole team at CCC Promotions for working their butts off for the past 6 weeks to make this event as big as it was! I couldn’t do it without the amazing team that I have in my corner! From my parents/family/coach and management team and the amazing sponsors, all the way to everyone who made it out to support the event! We are one huge team that is starting to get noticed around the world.... ON TO THE NEXT.”

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Cody Crowley To Be Presented With A Key To The City

Canadian Professional Boxing Council Canadian and International super-welterweight champion Cody Crowley will be presented with a Key to the City by Mayor Diane Therrien at the City Council meeting starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th.

Crowley, who is from Douro just outside Peterborough and now resides in Las Vegas where he trains, is 17-0 in his professional boxing career including four bouts at the Peterborough Memorial Centre that were organized by his promotional company, CCC Promotions, that he co-founded.

Cody Crowley with his partner Taylor Ennis

On Saturday, October 19th, the 26-year-old will be returning to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for Homecoming V: Going Global, fighting against Mian Hussain from Montreal in an event that will be streaming internationally on UFC Fight Pass.

Mayor Therrien is presenting a Key to the City to Crowley in recognition of Crowley’s achievements in the sport of boxing and for proudly representing the City on the international stage.

Cody Crowley is also speaking on Wednesday, October 15th at Fleming College about healthy routines and fitness for mental health awareness.

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