Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
Help Us Outrun the Stigma of Schizophrenia
Over 130,000 people are living with schizophrenia in Ontario—that's 1 in 100!
If you include all the important people in their lives—parents, siblings, extended family and friends—that number reaches over 500,000. Chances are you know someone who has been touched by schizophrenia.
We need your help to fund vital community education, support and advocacy initiatives.
There are many misconceptions about schizophrenia—that it makes people violent or that people living with schizophrenia have “split personalities”. These stereotypes and myths about the illness create a label and can lead to discrimination and shame.
The truth is that schizophrenia is a chronic and treatable brain disease.
The illness often starts to surface in the prime of youth — around 15 or 16. It is very important to help people understand the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and the importance of getting help early. But, stigma often stands in their way—so everyone must be encouraged to fight the stigma associated with schizophrenia by speaking out against myths related to the illness.
How We Help
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) makes a positive difference in the lives of people, families and communities affected by schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses. Simply put what SSO does is — Educate, Support, Advocate. We launched the Peace of Minds campaign in 2010 to raise awareness, end the false labels attached to this illness and provide all those impacted with schizophrenia with the support they need and deserve.
Start training today and join us on October 14. Our goal is to raise $10,000!
Remember, all funds help those living with this chronic and treatable disease.
How you can help
- Join our team and participate in the marathon, half marathon, or the 5k race.
- Sponsor an individual participant or the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario's Team.
- Bring your community with you! Get your friends, family and neighbours out to support this community event.
- Make an online donation at www.schizophrenia.on.ca.
Our support to you:
- Free registration for the first ten runners willing to make a commitment to fundraise $300.
- All registered runners receive a discounted rate.
- Tax receipts for pledges $20 or more
Thank you for supporting the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
For more information please contact:
Tasha Thomas
416.449.6830
tthomas@schizophrenia.on.ca