As usual, i was listening to the fan 590, sports talk radio in toronto, as i drove to the office that wednesday morning. Hughes was speaking tuesday as bell marked the fifth year anniversary of lets talk day by announcing another fiveyear commitment to the program. Clara hughes delivers inspiring talk on mental illness while struggling herself. Sep 08, 2015 hughes is the national spokesperson for bell canadas lets talk initiative, a campaign dedicated to she is a member of the order of manitoba and an officer of the order of canada, has received a star on canadas walk of fame, and was inducted into canadas sports hall of fame. Jan, 2020 small press wants to make big difference for bell let s talk day. Dec 26, 2016 clara hughes strongly believes that the most important thing we can do to help someone is listen. Why bell lets talk day is a cynical publicity stunt.
Hughes won two bronze in the 1996 summer olympics and four medals one gold, one silver, two bronze over the course of three winter olympics. Clara hughes fundraiser rivers edge counselling centre. In a world where winning meant everything, her biggest competitor was herself. My daughter is the first person who sees my work flic everett childrens writers and illustrators shirley hughes and clara vulliamy are. For example, clara hughes wrote the foreword for natalie harris book savemylife school and michael landsberg contributed a story to our anthology, but it is the everyday canadians who also need a platform to speak from. Clara hughes, oc om msc born september 27, 1972 is a canadian cyclist and speed skater who has won multiple olympic medals in both sports. Ensuring the participants conditions of safety, wellbeing and medical care favourable to their physical and mental equilibrium. I had a relapse into depression, hughes said softly.
As the founding spokesperson for bell lets talk, a campaign designed to end the stigma attached to mental illness, hughes helped jumpstart the conversation. Clara hughes sixtime olympic medalist mental health advocate. Since its launch in september 2010, bell let s talk has partnered with more than 900 organizations providing mental health services throughout canada, including major donations to hospitals, universities and other care and research organizations. Her memoir, open heart, open mind, was published in 2015. Clara hughes newly released memoir, open heart, open mind, lays all of that bare. Theres no hollywood happy ending, even for the public face of the bell lets talk campaign. Clara hughes celebrates five more years of bell lets talk being a champion is not just about winning, says sixtime olympic medalist clara hughes. It makes it a little more comfortable for me to go out and sell books, because its. Clara hughes, a dualseason olympian, is the only athlete in history to win multiple medals at both the summer and winter olympic games. I added you to my petition because you both clearly understand the how crucial article 1. A sweet and beautiful journey about selfdiscovery and identity. Clara hughes sixtime olympic medalist mental health.
Now petitioning canadian olympian clara hughes and bell. In 2014, she completed a 110day national bicycle tour through every province and territory in canada called claras big ride. Bell lets talk bells support of mental health will have a strong and lasting impact. Clara hughes is a legendary sixtime olympic medalist, who even still has battled with depression. She and her team believe that talking is the most powerful. Her six career medals tie her as canadas most decorated olympian. This, at times humorous, book documents his search for help with his condition. Clara hughes reveals her long, hard road to personal victory jules torti, special to the sun 09. Clara hughes conquers the dark weight of depression the. The horn book im in need of a setting to give this novel 6. Small press wants to make big difference for bell lets. Recently i joined twitter and encouraged to follow other likeminded people doing good things in the field of mental health. Shirley hughes clara is the first person who sees my.
An amazing athlete, a great person, and a wonderful motivating example for all. Dear clara hughes, canadian olympic hero and george cope, bell canadas president and ceo. Clara hughes is both an extraordinary and an ordinary canadian. Ill certainly be looking forward to what claire kann does next. On january 28, mental health will be on everyones lips. In 2006, when clara hughes stepped onto the olympic podium in torino, italy, she. Im still not out of it the sixtime olympic medallist earned a standing ovation, leaving some audience members. Clara hughes, oc om msc born september 27, 1972 is a canadian cyclist and speed skater. In 2015, a ctvproduced documentary claras big ride premiered on the fifth annual bell lets talk day a national mental health awareness day in canada. Clara hughes delivers inspiring talk on mental illness. Beginning when bell lets talk day launched in september 2010, clara figured prominently in the eyes of canadians as the national spokesperson for bell lets talk, a campaign designed to end the stigma attached to mental illness.
With the book, im excited to give back by sharing my story. She has emerged as one of our most committed humanitarians, advocating for a variety of social causes both in canada and around the world. Open heart, open mind by clara hughes nook book ebook. Clara hughes believes understanding is key to acceptance. As the founding spokesperson for bell lets talk, a campaign designed to end the stigma attached to mental illness, hughes helped jumpstart the conversation on mental wellness. Clara hughes, oc om msc born september 27, 1972 is a canadian cyclist and speed skater, who has won multiple olympic medals in both sports. Open heart, open mind kindle edition by clara hughes. In 2010, she became national spokesperson for bell canadas lets talk campaign in support of mental health awareness, using her olympic standing to share the. Clara hughes, oc, cyclist, speed skater, humanitarian born 27 september 1972 in winnipeg, mb. Clara hughes celebrates five more years of bell lets talk. Bell lets talk 2015 clara hughes testimonial youtube. When she did start to channel her energy into competitive sport she landed with a coach who. Its time to turn talk into action when it comes to mental.
She is also the national spokesperson for the bell lets talk mental health. Jun 14, 2019 clara hughes delivers inspiring talk on mental illness while struggling herself. This revelatory and inspiring story will touch the hearts of all canadians. Claras big ride inspired over 18m storytellers, representing 53% of the canadian population, to support the goal of. She and her team believe that talking is the most powerful way to help those with mental health issues.
There is a profoundly simple, yet potent concept which has sustained the success of the annual jan. In 2014, she was awarded the meritorious service cross, which recognizes those. In 2010, bell announced the launch of an unprecedented multiyear charitable program dedicated to the promotion and support of mental health across canada. Bell lets talk day books about mental health canadian. Mar 09, 2017 clara hughes delivers inspiring talk on mental illness while struggling herself. Bell lets talk 2017 clara hughes testimonial youtube. In 2014, undertaking claras big ride, she completed a 110day national bicycle tour through every province and territory in canada. In 2006, when clara hughes stepped onto the olympic podium in torino, italy, she became the first and only athlete ever to win multiple medals in both summer and winter games. Bell today announced the extension of the bell lets talk initiative to 2025 and an increase in bells total funding commitment for. At the height of her athletic success, clara hughes felt the dark weight of depression. Jan 29, 2018 every year, the bell lets talk campaign begins with a familiar face.
Bell let s talk 2015 clara hughes testimonial duration. Hughes is the national spokesperson for bell canadas lets talk initiative, a campaign dedicated to she is a member of the order of manitoba and an officer of the order of canada, has received a star on canadas walk of fame, and was inducted into canadas sports hall of fame. Every year, the bell lets talk campaign begins with a familiar face. Clara hughes fundraiser rivers edge counselling centre, st. Rachael mcintosh if your dreams dont scare you, they are not big enough. She is tied with cindy klassen as the canadian with the most. After becoming the national spokesperson for bell lets talk in 2010, hughes opened up about her personal history of depression. This year, mandel joins clara hughes, michael landsberg, mary walsh, stefie shock and michel mpambara as the new spokespeople for the bell.
View this video to learn why bell lets talk spokesperson, clara hughes, is not going to stop fighting to end the stigma for mental health. One in five people will experience a form of mental illness at some point and most will be reluctant to talk to a coworker, friend or family member about their struggle, let alone seek treatment. Claras big ride brings awareness to mental health in nelson kootenay lake on may 24th, clara hughes brings claras big ride to nelson to help shed light. Claras tales from her troubled adolescence to her olympic highlights and work with right to play and bell lets talk are inspiring as ever. But theres far more to clara than athletic achievements.
Sep 22, 2015 olympian clara hughes spoke about her own experiences with depression on tuesday, as bell marked the fifth year anniversary of the launch of let s talk day by announcing another fiveyear. Hughes is very open about the depression she long kept hidden behind that wellknown smile. Bells support of mental health will have a strong and lasting impact. Clara hughes talks about her battle with depression cbc sports. In 2010, bell announced the launch of an unprecedented multiyear. Open heart, open mind book by clara hughes official publisher. Dec 22, 2014 view this video to learn why bell lets talk spokesperson, clara hughes, is not going to stop fighting to end the stigma for mental health. Clara hughes talks about her battle with depression cbc. Beginning when bell lets talk launched in september 2010, clara figured prominently in the eyes of canadians as the founding spokesperson for the campaign. As a cyclist, hughes competed at the 1996 olympic games in atlanta where she earned bronze in both the road race and the time trial. Our spokespeople have all played a significant role in raising awareness about mental illness while supporting the bell lets talk campaign. Clara hughes on her struggles growing up and how she found. She didnt recognize it at first but now has a better understanding and a mission to share her story with.
Jan 09, 2017 so happy to have been asked by bell lets talk team leader anita levesque from health minds canada, to be a 2017 bell lets talk ambassador. When she did start to channel her energy into competitive sport she landed with a coach who was results driven, caring little about her mental health. Talking book restricted to print disabled patrons dan smith comes from a family of anxious people. Jan 29, 2014 on january 28, mental health will be on everyones lips. Small press wants to make big difference for bell lets talk. Clara hughes team canada official olympic team website. The work done by clara hughes is of critical importance, but it individualizes mental health struggles and continues to stigmatize it as a personal problem. Beloved olympian clara hughes is making public her battle with depression in order to create a better, more open dialogue for canadians suffering from mental illness.
Watch this video to hear her thoughts on why education is a crucial component to. It means having a voice and using the opportunity to reach out and help others. Jan 25, 2016 talking book restricted to print disabled patrons dan smith comes from a family of anxious people. Macy filia, reader on there arent many novels that have asexual characters and its something people need more of.
An amazing athlete, a great person, and a wonderful motivating. When you think of clara youre never going to meet anybody tougher mentally, yet suffers from mental illness and is living a great life. How olympian clara hughes invests her money the globe. Hughes won two bronze in the summer olympics in 1996 and four medals one gold, one silver, two bronze over the course of three winter olympics. Led by olympian and founding spokesperson clara hughes, these. Calgary sporting a brilliant blue blazer and her trademark smile, clara hughes. Bell lets talk raising awareness for mental health. So happy to have been asked by bell lets talk team leader anita levesque from health minds canada, to be a 2017 bell lets talk ambassador. Months after retiring from professional sports, olympic medallist clara hughes talks about her brush with depression and the bell lets talk campaign. Although i will never be an olympic athlete, i can share in the triumphs and tribulations that come with competitive sport, as well as the major comedown of retirement. She is tied with cindy klassen as the canadian with the. Cobourgs only independent bookstore, founded in 2016. Clara hughes strongly believes that the most important thing we can do to help someone is listen. Jun 01, 2014 there are thousands, arguably millions of people who the stigma has effected to the point where their suffering is worsened simply because theyre too afraid to talk about it.
Believing that actions off the track define us as much as those on it, hughes inspires people toward success in all areas of their lives. Clara hughes, the celebrated canadian athlete who is one of few olympians to have won medals at both the summer and winter games. Bell lets talk is more about marketing than mental health. Along side amazing mental advocates such as canadian olympian clara hughes, i will be spreading the word and sharing campaign awareness so that we can break down the walls of mental health stigma. How clara hughes fought depression to win olympic gold recordbooks written by richard brignall james lorimer. Hughes is the national spokesperson for bell canadas lets talk initiative, a campaign dedicated to breaking down the stigma of mental health. The life of an athlete is the best example i can give because i live it and witness it each and every day. In 2010, she became national spokesperson for bell canadas lets talk. Refreshments, book signing and silent auction to follow. Feb 12, 20 months after retiring from professional sports, olympic medallist clara hughes talks about her brush with depression and the bell let s talk campaign. Comedian mandel opens up for bell lets talk mental health. She is a member of the order of manitoba and an officer of the order of canada, has received a star on canadas walk of fame, and was inducted into canadas sports hall of fame. Hughes father was a verbally abusive alcoholic, clara drank, did drugs and skipped school.
May 08, 2018 at the height of her athletic success, clara hughes felt the dark weight of depression. Olympian clara hughes spoke about her own experiences with depression on tuesday, as bell marked the fifth year anniversary of the launch of lets talk day by announcing another fiveyear. Bell lets talk is built around four mentalhealth action pillars. Praise for lets talk about love from the swoon reads community.
Clara hughes will appear at indigo book store, 55 bloor st. Bell lets talk 2015 clara hughes testimonial duration. In 2014, she was awarded the meritorious service cross, which recognizes those whose outstanding personal commitment has brought honour to canada. It is my dream to provide that vehicle in the form of incredible canadian nonfiction. Clara hughes celebrates 5 more years of bell lets talk. With the same stealth and fight that brought her gold, clara hughes is talking, sharing and learning. Told with honesty and passion, open heart, open mind is claras personal journey through physical and mental pain to a life where love and understanding can thrive. While you may never experience mental illness firsthand, it is likely that you know someone who will. Olympic cyclist and speed skater and an inductee into canadas sports hall of fame who won two bronze medals in 1996 summer games and one gold, one silver, two bronze medals over the course of three winter games. Posts about clara hughes written by rachaelmcintosh. In 2010, she became national spokesperson for bell canadas lets talk campaign in support of mental health awareness, using her olympic standing to share the positive message of the power of forgiveness. Clara hughes is the only canadian athlete to have won medals at both the olympic summer and olympic winter games, winning two medals in cycling and four medals in speed skating.