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Renowned Canadian Olympian, Clara Hughes, who endeavored to complete a historic ride all around the country in order to raise awareness of mental health almost four months ago, will finally sum up her journey as she plans to pedal into Ottawa on Tuesday. Clara travelled has travelled more than an impressive 11,000 kms, during which she shared her past struggles with depression, and overall encompassed almost 105 communities in all 10 provinces and all three territories.
According to a statement issued by Hughes, she said “Happy Canada Day and thank you everyone for your incredible support! My journey around this great country has shown me that Canadians everywhere are ready to talk about mental health and eager to make a difference.” In addition to that, it was added that “so many wonderful, open and welcoming people, from Canada’s big cities to the small settlements of the North, communities in every province and territory – all sharing the dream of a stigma-free Canada, a place where those who struggle aren’t afraid to ask for help.”
Furthermore, Hughes mentioned in her remarks that her Big Ride has shown her that “talking openly about mental illness, learning that we are all affected in some way, just destroys the stigma.” She added that “it’s the first step in moving mental health forward. Now, let’s keep talking Canada and achieve the world’s first nation free of the stigma around mental illness!”
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