A new event promoting men害羞草研究所檚 health, the overdose crisis and 害羞草研究所渕anly害羞草研究所� fun is headed to Okanagan College next month.
About 200 men are expected at the first-annual MANifest Kelowna, a charity event set to generate a minimum of $30,000 for the work of two local charities, The Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna and Okanagan Men害羞草研究所檚 Centre.
害羞草研究所淭oday害羞草研究所檚 version of the 害羞草研究所榤odern man害羞草研究所� has resulted in more confusion and less freedom for men to simply be men,害羞草研究所� reads a press release from MANifest Kelowna.
害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 time to help redefine tomorrow害羞草研究所檚 modern man and have important dialogue about the very real issues that men face in the pursuit of better health and well being. As men get healthier, everyone in relationships with these men will welcome improvements in their relationships. Tomorrow害羞草研究所檚 modern man needs to be talking about and find healing for his well being, and supporting those who do likewise.害羞草研究所�
Organizers of this event say many Kelowna men are silently struggling with health and well being issues such as addiction and depression.
The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that by the time men reach 40 years old, half of them will have had or will develop a mental health problem. Approximately one-quarter of British Columbians will experience a mental illness this year.
害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 critical that this conversation continues to help men come out of the shadows and discover they are not alone, and that life-changing help is available,害羞草研究所� adds MANifest.
Event spokesman, Todd Ringness, said that months of preparations have resulted in a unique event that has evolved to meet the needs of Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 men and achieving the goal of better health and well being.
害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檝e seen similar events in the past, but MANifest Kelowna represents hope in a future where men are better at being men together,害羞草研究所� said Ringness.
害羞草研究所淢ANifest Kelowna promotes good manly fun combined with new awareness and dialogue about the wellness challenges that many of us face on a daily basis.害羞草研究所�
Related: 100 men, more in charity
Related: Men害羞草研究所檚 group hands out another $10,000+ to community
Upon arriving at MANifest Kelowna, men will gather at the Bacon and Beer Reception before a formal welcome by event organizers.
Food and beverage stations open at 4 p.m. and include offerings from Big Rock Brewery, Predator Ridge, Codfathers, Raudz Regional Table, Vice & Virtue Brewing Company, Truck 59 Ciderhouse, Freddy害羞草研究所檚 Microbrew Pub, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Two Rivers Meats, Forbidden Spirit Distillery Company and more.
Hosted learning tables will provide opportunities for attendees to learn and talk about wellness issues, including: addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide prevention.
害羞草研究所淢ANifest men害羞草研究所� will also have the chance to compete in challenging games including Axe Throwing, Hockey Shootout and of course the Wiener Pull & Roast.
The event will close with a casual program featuring real-life stories from men who have overcome adversity and mental illness to discover better health and well being.
A charity auction will also help ensure the charity goals are exceeded before the recipient of the MANifest Kelowna Man of the Year Award and prize winners are revealed.
There are a limited quantity of Individual or Tribe (group of 10) registrations available. All registrants will receive a tax-deductible donation receipt equivalent to 50 per cent of the registration fee.
Register now at or email hey@manifestkelowna.org or visit us at www.facebook.com/manifestkelowna.
To report a typo, email:
newstips@kelownacapnews.com.
carmen.weld@bpdigital.ca
Like us on and follow us on .
