MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE AWARENESS WALK 2026

WALK • CONNECT • HEAL • EMPOWER

Rise of Community Champions (RCC), in partnership with the Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC), invites you to join us for the Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness Walk 2026.

This community walk is an opportunity to come together to raise awareness about mental health and substance use, encourage open conversations, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of support, connection, and healing within our communities.

Whether you are walking in support of yourself, a loved one, or the wider community, your presence matters.

📅 EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Starting Point: Century Gardens Community Centre
Walk Destination: Gage Park, Brampton

💚 WHY JOIN US?

Together, we can:

• Raise awareness about mental health and substance use.

• Encourage meaningful conversations within our communities.

• Promote compassion, understanding, and support.

• Help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use.

• Connect individuals, families, organizations, and community champions.

• Empower people to seek support and build healthier communities.

🤝 A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

This initiative is proudly presented through the partnership of Rise of Community Champions (RCC) and the Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC).

Together, RCC and NNC are bringing communities together to promote awareness, connection, wellness, and positive change.

🚶 REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

Registration is required to participate in the walk.

Complete the registration form below to reserve your place and join us on October 10, 2026.

Let's walk together. Let's connect. Let's heal. Let's empower.

REGISTER NOW