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About Lions 5K Walk
The Lions 5k Walk will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Markham Town Centre in partnership with Social Services Network (SSN) and Milliken Mills Lions Club (MMLC).
More than 2,000 walkers including many politicians, business, and healthcare leaders are expected to participate in the walk. The goal of this year's walk is to raise the awareness on mental health in the community. A substantial portion of the proceeds raised will be used to support efforts to raise the awareness of mental health issues within the York Region. This event is part of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign designed to raise awareness among Canadians about the significant social and economic impact mental illnesses have on our society.
Statistics and published reports indicate that mental illness is the second leading cause of human disability and premature death in Canada. One in five people will experience a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Everyday, approximately half-a-million Canadians are absent from work due to psychiatric problems. Mental illness costs the Canadian economy a staggering $51 billion a year in health care and lost productivity. Only one-third of those who need mental health services in Canada actually receive them.
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About Milliken Mills Lions (MMLC)
Milliken Mills Lions Club, Markham (MMLC) was chartered in 1998 and, is part of Lions Clubs International Association - the world's largest service club association with over 45,000 clubs and 1.3 million members in over 202 countries and geographical area. Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs International Motto is "WE SERVE". We Give Sight. We Support Youth. We Provide Disaster Relief. We Combat Disability. Visit: www.lionsclubs.org
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About Social Services Network (SSN)
Social Services Network (SSN) is a not-for-profit charitable organization which provides culturally and linguistically appropriate direct services to the South Asian community through partnerships developed with other service providers throughout York Region and GTA to enhance an independent and enriched community life.
Visit: www.socialservicesnetwork.org
