Virtual Strides of Hope

Welcome to SSA's virtual Strides of Hope page!

If you would like to make a donation please click on the 'Donate Now' button on this page.

Due to COVID-19, the 3rd Annual Strides of Hope walk has now moved to a virtual event. We encourage participants to make a sign, wear purple or white, snap a photo of yourself outdoors holding the sign and share on social media on Sunday May 24^th!

Create your own message or use one of our sample posts below. Be sure to include the hashtags #WorldSchizophreniaDay and #SSAStridesofHope

May 24 is #WorldSchizophreniaDay. Did you know that 1 in every 100 people are living with schizophrenia, a treatable brain disorder?  Help reduce the stigma, please share. #SSAStridesofHope

May 24 is #WorldSchizophreniaDay. Did you know that more than 42,000 Albertans are living with schizophrenia, a treatable brain disorder? Help reduce the stigma, please share. #SSAStridesofHope

May 24 is #WorldSchizophreniaDay. 96% of people living with schizophrenia report experiencing discrimination in our communities! Help reduce the stigma, please share. #SSAStridesofHope

May 24 is #WorldSchizophreniaDay. Schizophrenia is a treatable brain disorder and recovery is possible!  Join me in helping to reduce the stigma and raise awareness, please share. #SSAStridesofHope

Even though our event looks different this year, together, we can still reduce stigma, raise awareness, and show support for all those affected by schizophrenia!