“We are faced with so much difficulty in our lives and often not have enough support or knowledge of where and how to reach out for help. Skylar’s presentation is just what is needed when exploring the seriousness of mental health and showing there is a way through, there is a way to find the light in the darkness. Skylar is a young man passionate about spreading a positive message about mental well being and overcoming adversity. Unfortunately in his educational career he was faced with a lot of challenges and struggles with the loss of two close friends. Through reaching out for support and building his resiliency skills he is able to share a story that decreases the stigma of mental health and shows what can be accomplished through setting goals, hard work and dedication. Not only did he achieve an amazing run across Canada, he does an even more incredible act by being able to reach students with his story that often no one knows is struggling. He makes a real difference.”

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Tara Lawrance

Counsellor

St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School

Red Deer, AB

“It was a pleasure having Skylar come and speak to our students.  Skylar is an engaging speaker and gained connections with the youth at our school.  Through sharing his journey of running across Canada, Skylar articulated the importance of mental health awareness and also the importance of pursuing your dreams.  If you want an engaging, all-star mental health presentation that inspires today's youth, look no further than Skylar Roth-MacDonald!”

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Maryanne Buck

Vice-Principal

Whispering Ridge Community School

Grande Prairie, AB