jono2009 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Everyday I wake up proud to be a Canucks fan. Today even better reason. I have been waiting to see this page for Rick Rypien and today it was finally released. I can;t wait to make a pledge, and help out where needed. The Canucks truly are the best organization out there. Such class and well out together. Way to go Canucks, and especially Kevin Bieksa for this well thought out contribution. I am sure Rick is looking down and smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 great to see bieksa coming out to speak about this and for the nux org to get behind this. remembering RR, RIP. heres the link to mindcheck.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starmie Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good for you Juice! RIP Rypper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rain Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mike Gillis spoke after Rick Rypien's death about their need to do something to honour Ryp's life. I salute the organization for getting involved with the creators of mindcheck.ca and for publicizing the website. And as someone who has been treated a number of times as an adult for clinical depression, I say bravo to the discussion. If we can increase understanding about this medical disease, I, for one, will be very grateful. If young people, in particular, can reach out for help without fear of stigma, it would help them to deal with the illness, manage their lives and get well. RIP Ryp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharnhayre Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Great site Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Rypien Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good on Bieksa for helping out. Miss you like hell Ryp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Canucks for Kids Fund partners with Fraser Health, Provincial Health Services Authority and BC Children's Hospital Foundation to re-launch Mindcheck.ca CFKF with support from NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund contributes $50,000 to launch multifaceted online initiative and awareness campaign Vancouver, B.C. – The Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) in conjunction with Fraser Health and Provincial Health Services Authority, and BC Children’s Hospital are proud to announce the launch of Mindcheck.ca, a resource website designed for BC youth and young adults, as well as family members and friends, to recognize symptoms and better understand the challenges of mental illness. Vancouver Canuck defenceman Kevin Bieksa lends his voice to the site to share his experiences with a close friend and teammate, Rick Rypien, who suffered from depression. Mindcheck.ca features the personal accounts of Kevin Bieksa, interactive quizzes and information, and medical resource contacts. To broaden the reach and increase public awareness and support for mental health issues, BC residents will have the opportunity to add their video to the “In One Voice” campaign within the site by recording and uploading a pledge. The goal is to have people read and upload the pledge with the idea in mind that the collection of personal accounts will help to alleviate the stigma associated with mental illness by having people speak about it in a public forum. The pledge can be found at mindcheck.ca/inonevoice. By enhancing mental health literacy this partnership will improve early recognition of mental health concerns, encourage the use of effective self‐care strategies, and facilitate navigation of mental health services in BC. The t-shirt worn by Kevin Bieksa in the PSA on Mindcheck.ca will be available at the Canucks Team Store, beginning today at the Rogers Arena and Robson store locations. A limited number of Rick Rypien Packs, which include a ‘37 Ryp’ pin, sticker, Mindcheck.ca shirt and Rick Rypien commemorative magazine, will be available for $37 during tonight's game exclusively at Rogers Arena. All net proceeds will be donated to the Canucks for Kids Fund in support of mental health awareness. Mindcheck.ca was initially launched in spring 2010 as part of a Fraser Health early intervention pilot project for Youth and Young Adult Mental Health and Substance Use. The expansion of this web site as a provincial resource is thanks to the Provincial Health Service Authority’s BC Mental Health and Addiction Services; the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - BC’s Information Source for Children, Youth and Families; the Canucks for Kids Fund through BC Children’s Hospital Foundation; and the RBC Children’s Mental Health project. The Province’s 10 Year Plan to Address Mental Health and Substance Use in B.C. – Healthy Minds, Healthy People – is a road map to further improve mental health for all British Columbians. In 2010-11, just over $1.3 billion was spent to support services and programs for people with mental health and/or substance use problems. http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=613222&navid=DL|VAN|home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good. It's important to raise awareness about these sort of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Whoops. Didn't see this thread: Mods, feel free to lock or merge at your choice. I'd suggest a merge as this thread has the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 RYP # 37 I am very happy Torres took his number with Phoenix. That is a great gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Kick_Save_ Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 bieksa is a class act! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lychees Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 The interview with Bieksa made me tear up, so happy to be a Canucks fan and for the Canucks to be attacking such things as depression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 What a truly lovely tribute for their lost friend. Rypien fought the good fight and there's no shame in losing as long as you showed up to the fight, but here's hoping the site helps prevent at least one person's battle from ending as his did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpunk Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 RYP # 37 I am very happy Torres took his number with Phoenix. That is a great gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCityScout Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 KB has a heart of gold!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick-in-Rink Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Wow, excellent move on Bieksa's part being involved in this. Rypien would be really proud. Good move by the organization and Gillis as well. Wonderful tribute, simply wonderful. Not only does it honour Rick, it'll help out people in the future with the same predicament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 why do they limit the packs i would have purchased a bunch if i could get them online.... but only available at the game ... BS. but a Great cause to support .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Bieksa's a great guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagori Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This was nice to see, good stuff Juice. I want a few of those T-Shirts :S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Glad Canucks are doing this for Rick's honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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