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Support for Vets Suffering PTSD - Can Praxis Equine Therapy

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Fundraiser by John Overall
I have committed to run the BMO marathon on May 1, 2016 and after starting the training I realized that it is quite the time commitment and wanted to make it a worthwhile cause. I am also looking for something that will keep me committed to completing the full marathon. By raising fund for a worthy charity I am obligating myself to completion.
After talking with many of my friends about suggestions for a good charity I was eventually referred to Can Praxis as a worthy origination that supports vets suffering from PTSD. I remembered that a good friend of mine who has suffered PTSD as long as I have known him had gone though their program about a year ago and came back a different person.
The goal here is to raise at least $1000 for Can Praxis so they can continue the great work they do for vets suffering PTSD. What they do is offer a Equine Therapy program in Alberta. They do this completely free of cost to the vet. They fly them out to Alberta supply the room an board and help teach the vet how to deal with the issues of PTSD. This is done though the use of Horse Therapy, by working with horses one of the most honest and straightforward creatures the vet learns to deal with emotions and communications he was not even knowledgeable about.
Wounded Warriors Canada is a national non-profit charitable organization that supports our nations ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and their families. Through a wide range of innovative and pioneering programs and services, Wounded Warriors Canada provides a spectrum of care focused on mental health and particular, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Can Praxis, an equine spousal therapy program based in Calgary, AB, is one such program and through their efforts are able to drastically and positively change the lives of our nations brave heroes and their families.
By making a donation here to Wounded Warriors all money is directed right to Can Praxis and you get a charitable receipt. Please support our vets and donate while helping keep me motivated and committed to running the marathon in May.

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Julia W donated $30! John - Congratulations, that's awesome to complete a Marathon (something I will ... |
Capture Billing donated $100! Congrats on Finishing the Race! |
Richard T donated $50! Go John, Go! |
John V donated $50! Good Luck with the run John! |