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2008. THE JOURNEY TO END YOUTH DEPRESSION. Ride with a purpose for a cause Registration desk on the day of Mat’s Ride in 2007. Mat’s Ride 2008. June 14 th 2008 at 9.00am. Mat’s Ride 2007 Raised $21,000 for CMHA. Most people who participate know someone who suffers from, or

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  1. 2008 THE JOURNEY TO END YOUTH DEPRESSION

  2. Ride with a purpose for a cause Registration desk on the day of Mat’s Ride in 2007 MAT'S RIDE

  3. Mat’s Ride 2008 June 14th 2008 at 9.00am MAT'S RIDE

  4. Mat’s Ride 2007 Raised $21,000 for CMHA MAT'S RIDE

  5. Most people who participate know someone who suffers from, or who has suffered from depression.. or they themselves are suffering from depression MAT'S RIDE

  6. Hot-Rods were also welcome... minivans, cars, SUVs. This is a fun family event MAT'S RIDE

  7. The stigma associated with youth depression makes it difficult for young people to speak about it MAT'S RIDE

  8. The purpose of Mat’s Ride is to increase awareness of this condition and encourage young people to not be afraid to talk about it MAT'S RIDE

  9. Early education is crucial to dealing effectively with youth depression – without education or intervention, the incidents of youth suicide will continue to rise. MAT'S RIDE

  10. Mat’s Ride is raising a loud noise with this annual event... But we need a lot more noise to silence this silent killer MAT'S RIDE

  11. The ride to Rafter Six Ranch Those who have taken their lives because of this condition, may they rest in peace. Let Mat’s Ride bring peace to those who are living with this potentially lethal condition. THE JOURNEY TO END YOUTH DEPRESSION MAT'S RIDE

  12. Rafter Six Ranch MAT'S RIDE

  13. Did You Know? Each year we lose over 1,000 youth to youth depression in Canada. MAT'S RIDE

  14. Without effective education on the subject of youth depression, this figure will continue to rise MAT'S RIDE

  15. We must get a strong message across to our youth, that it’s okay to talk about depression, or more young people will die unnecessarily. MAT'S RIDE

  16. We have the capacity to provide effective education for our precious youth – Our Challenge is trying to find the most effective channels MAT'S RIDE

  17. This is where YOUR involvement can help make an enormous difference to thousands of families in Calgary MAT'S RIDE

  18. Mat’s Ride - creates greater awareness, and follows through with providing specialist education about suicide and depression to our youth. MAT'S RIDE

  19. Mat’s Ride is a fun event – great interaction, wonderful ride in the country, delicious barbecue at Rafter Six Ranch, silent auction, and guest speakers. MAT'S RIDE

  20. Silent Auction MAT'S RIDE

  21. Young participants in Mat’s Ride in 2007 (it is a family event). They’re having fun hitting the Piñata Could they too be touched by youth depression? MAT'S RIDE

  22. Fun with a purpose - lest we forget. Lest we forget - how Mat Gilbert touched our lives. Lest we forget - how he touched the lives of so many of his friends and classmates MAT'S RIDE

  23. Quiet reflection on the purpose of the ride, and an opportunity to engage in conversation with other concerned people MAT'S RIDE

  24. This is where Mat Gilbert is remembered – guest speakers – the purpose of Mat’s Ride – heighten awareness of this deadly silent killer - Jointhis journey to end youth depression. MAT'S RIDE

  25. This is Diana, Lan and Amanda Gilbert – Sharing their fond memories of the short 19 years they enjoyed Mat’s life on this earth, as they host the Mat’s Ride annual event MAT'S RIDE

  26. Guest Speakers – offer support and lift spirits Jeremy Kroeker– Author of Motorcycle Therapy Ella Solin- the educator who brings the message from CMHA to schools MAT'S RIDE

  27. During 2007 Mat’s Ride funded 343 School Presentations Reaching over 10,000 students MAT'S RIDE

  28. Lest we forget – that nobody knew of his condition until it was too late Lest we forget - that there are thousands of other young people out there today suffering in silence... just as Mat did. MAT'S RIDE

  29. - Lest we forget-that there is something we can do to prevent this heartache happening to other families. –Lest we forget - that it is our duty to warn those we love about the dangers of trying to conceal and suppress the condition of youth depression MAT'S RIDE

  30. Mat’s mother, father and sister express their gratitude for the support given to Mat’s Ride. Even in grief, they bring hope. MAT'S RIDE

  31. We Need Your Support Will YOUR school join us? Together we can make a difference Together we can educate our youth Together, let us embark on this journey... to end youth depression MAT'S RIDE

  32. THE JOURNEY TO END YOUTH DEPRESSION In loving memory of Mat Gilbert June 26, 1986 – June 24, 2005 MAT'S RIDE

  33. 2008 THE JOURNEY TO END YOUTH DEPRESSION www.matsride.org MAT'S RIDE

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