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PPDA
Postpartum Depression Awareness Project Ltd.
is a registered Non-profit Organization devoted to increasing AWARENESS & RESOURCES for Perinatal Mood Disorders and helping individuals & families get the support they need!

AWARENESS
Through Awareness we can change the stigma attached to postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders. Through Education we can begin to make things just a little bit easier for expecting Moms, new Moms, Dads & families to find the support they need from family, friends and healthcare providers.

Every January PPDA brings much needed attention to Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mood Disorders through our Awareness Month. Throughout the year PPDA holds a variety of Awareness Events to help educate the public!

RESOURCES
Our mandate is to fill the gap, and connect sufferers of perinatal mood disorders with service providers! We will help you find the resources you need!
PPDA has many Resource related projects in the works to help support individuals & families dealing with Perinatal Mood Disorders. Our biggest resource is this comprehensive website which boasts a huge database of resources available for perinatal mood disorders across Western Canada! PPDA also provides support groups in some cities.




More Information

Postpartum Depression and other Perinatal Mood Disorders affect approximately 15% of Moms within the first few years of giving birth. It is believed that this statistic is in fact much higher as so many Moms do not come forward. The majority of these Moms do not get help for a variety of reasons: either they go undiagnosed, are unable to find help or never come forward because of the stigma attached to PPD & PMD.
Through Awareness and Resources we can change this stigma and make it easier to find help. Canadian Moms are raising our next generation and their mental health is of top priority!


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5KM Walk 10 Days of Prizes!

Our 5KM Walk in support of PPD was a great success! Each of the participants filled their passports with stamps from sponsoring businesses and now their names will go into a draw to win one of 20 fabulous prizes. Beginning July 29th, I will be drawing 2 prizes every day for 10 days and announcing the winners here and on the PPDA Facebook page. Check everyday to see who the winners are!

DAY 1
PRIZE: Shoulder bag + notebook & pen + Mom's Night Out Hand & Body Lotion, provided by Notables Stationary
WINNER: Kandice Poretti
PRIZE: 8 Week Postnatal Program, provided by Mommy Connections
WINNER: Abby O'keefe

DAY 2
PRIZE: Soothing Sounds Gentle Giraffe, provided by Yo Mama Maternity
WINNER: Savanna Boutin
PRIZE: Wine Gift Basket, provided by Devine Wines
WINNER: Catherine Finlayson

DAY 3
PRIZE: Private Makeup Party for Six, Provided by Lux Beauty Boutique
WINNER: Jenaya Buchko
PRIZE: Esteban Incense, provided by Posh at Home
WINNER: Linda McNeil

DAY 4
PRIZE: Environmentally friendly tupperware set, provided by Carbon Enviromental Boutique
WINNER: Jane Carr
PRIZE: Starbucks gift pack, provided by Starbucks
WINNER: Elizabeth Storochuk

DAY 5
PRIZE: 9" fresh lemon curd tart, provided by Queen of Tarts
WINNER: Colin (Catherine's son)
PRIZE: Silk shawl and silver & pebble bracelet, provided by Maggie Walt's
WINNER: Corrie Erdman

DAY 6
PRIZE: Necklace, provided by Shades of Grey
WINNER: Jennifer (Jane's daughter)
PRIZE: Stainless steel tea infuser & cranberry tea, provided by Acquired Taste Tea Company
WINNER: Amber McKinnon

DAY 7
PRIZE: 3 Love Magnets, provided by Miss Boss
WINNER: Kate (Catherine's daughter)
PRIZE: Gift Set, provided by Tin Box
WINNER: Isabella Thomson

DAY 8
PRIZE: Home Perfume Diffuser Set, provided by Shambles
WINNER: Shannon Heck
PRIZE: Home Perfume Diffuser Set, provided by Henry's Fine Things
WINNER: Karen Pentland

DAY 9
PRIZE: Wellness Gift Basket, provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association
WINNER: Ronan Thomson
PRIZE: Waterbottle set, provided by One Tooth Fitness Wear
WINNER: Marcus (Jane's son)

DAY 10
...Will be announced at the Wind-up Event...!

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