Donating is the act of gift giving.
Typically giving for charitable purposes and/or to benefit a cause.
Peaks for Change Foundation is a charitable organization that wants to benefit many causes.
Our current principal cause is Mental Health, benefiting CAMH (Center for Addiction and Mental Health). Mental illnesses can take many forms, just as physical illnesses do. There still is a huge stigma associated with Mental Health and still feared and misunderstood by many people. Our goal is to help to #endstigma, so that the fear will disappear as people learn more.
Once we have completed our fundraising in support of CAMH we will be supporting medical, life-saving missions abroad.
Some of our Volunteers!
- Jenny Walker
- Paulo Rodas
- Karen Alfyorov
- Harish Uniyal
- Selina Martins
Some of our Ambassadors!
- Dustin Johnson
- Patrick Kirby
- Nicolas Fernandez
Selina Martins
Selina Martins is a Public Relations & Corporate Communications Practitioner. She graduated with honours with a double major in Communications, Culture & Information Technology and Art History at The University of Toronto. Selina is currently furthering her studies with a Post Grad Certificate in Corporate Public Relations at Seneca College. Selina is delighted to be part of the Peaks for Change team and believes that helping to end the stigma surrounding mental health can benefit many individuals who are unaware of the struggles numerous people deal with daily.
Julia Bosa
Julia Bosa is a Registered Insurance Broker working in contract and developer surety. She graduated with an honours major in Economics at York University and obtained her RIB(Ont) license shortly after. Julia is currently Co-Chair of the Health & Wellness Committee at her workplace and looks to share her passion of good health & mental well-being within the community. She believes living an active lifestyle builds a solid foundation to lasting success towards our physical and mental health. Julia is excited to be part of the Peaks for Change team and to help raise awareness to end the stigma associated with mental health.
Emily Fernando
Emily is a Database Administrator. She graduated with several awards after obtaining her Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems with concentration in Database Management and went on to further her degree with a Bachelors In Database Management. Emily has had the opportunity to serve on several Boards of Directors for organizations through-out the Niagara Region as well as in the states. She enjoys serving as well as bringing together the community and getting involved. Emily has a great interest in Nutrition and Wellness, as it pertains to both physical and mental health, and strives to research and learn more about holistic health. She is absolutely thrilled to be joining this amazing team of volunteers to help raise awareness, end stigma, and be a personal guide to those in need when it comes to mental health.
Julia Ostrowski
Julia is currently studying at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, after graduating from the Honours Life Sciences Program at McMaster University in 2012. Between programs, Julia acquired her Certification in Case Management, Hospital, and Health Care Facilities. She has been teaching hot yoga since 2013, which continues to fuel her passion for staying active and for continuing to learn about the body – its various types of movements and its healing capabilities. From 2013 to 2016, Julia worked at Chris Hadfield Inc., where she specialized in handling press-related requests and communications. She is thrilled to be a part of the Peaks for Change Team and is eager to help the organization achieve its goal in raising more awareness of the importance of a wholesome mental health care approach.