The Annual Bridge Of Life

09/05/2026

Hello everyone!!
Tomorrow September 6, 2026 will be the cut off to add your loved ones pictures and messages to our memorial video being created currently.

If you miss this cut off no worries we will continue to accept your loved ones pictures and messages with gratitude, they will just be added to the video at a later date after this years event.

We thank you for your understanding. And we are also so very grateful for you all sharing your loved ones memories with us. We are honoured.❤️

Please email to [email protected]

The Annual Bridge of Life is looking for those who would like to share a picture of a loved one lost to su***de for our social media video and possible future banners.

If this is something you would be interested in doing, please
Submit a photo and a brief message to that loved one to our email: [email protected]

And thank you for trusting us
with your loved one's memory!

09/04/2026

The Annual Bridge of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil is excited to announce City Councillor for ward pihêsiwin ᐱᐦᐁᓯᐏᐣ Mike Elliot will be joining us.

Thank you Councilman Mike Elliot for taking time to join us on this important night.

09/03/2026

Please remember YOU MATTER!!❤️

If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text 9-8-8. Canada’s Su***de hotline.

Join us World Su***de Prevention Day, September 10, 2026 at 6pm in Constable Ezio Faraone Park for the 10th Annual Bridge of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil!

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month!

Will you be joining us September 10, 2026 at 6pm in Constable Ezio Faraone Park for the 10th Annual Bridge of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil??

It’s a night where as a community we remember our loved ones lost too soon to su***de.
We speak honestly and openly on a hard topic that still stays in whispers.
A night where we say you are not alone and it’s ok to not be ok.❤️

08/28/2026

Su***de is the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults (15-34 years) in Canada!

If you or someone you know needs help please call or text 9-8-8 The Canada su***de hotline.

Join us September 10, 2026 in Constable Ezio Faraone Park for The Annual Bridge Of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil.

08/27/2026

Every year, approximately 4,500 people in Canada die by su***de, which is equivalent to 12 people dying by su***de every day.

Will you be joining us on September 10, 2026, World Su***de Prevention Day, for the Annual Bridge Of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil at 6 PM in Constable Ezio Faraone Park to remember those lost??

If you or someone you know is in need of help call or text 9-8-8 for the su***de helpline Canada.

08/24/2026

The Annual Bridge Of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil is excited to announce Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack will be joining us on September 10, 2026 in support of Su***de Prevention Day.

Thank you Mayor Knack for taking time to come out and support our event and bring awareness to the important topic of su***de.

08/11/2026

The Annual Bridge Of Life is happy to announce our friends and supporters at CMHA Edmonton will be providing distress Line volunteers to be at this year's event.
So, if you feel you need to talk they will be available.

What is the Distress Line?
The Distress Line is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential support whenever you need it. If you’re facing a personal crisis, worried about someone else, or don’t know where to turn, there is always someone ready to listen. Call 780-482-HELP (4357) any time.

What Does The distress Line Offer?
It offers confidential, judgment-free support for anyone facing crisis or distress. Whether it’s overwhelming emotions, thoughts of su***de, family violence, or anything else that feels urgent to you, we are here to listen, talk things through, explore options with you, and connect you with local resources.

Who is the distress line For?
Anyone in the Edmonton region who is experiencing distress or crisis, or supporting someone who is.

How It Helps?
When you reach out, we will:
Listen to your situation
Provide emotional support
Explore options with you
Connect you with local resources and referrals
Our Distress Line provides:
Crisis intervention
Su***de prevention
Family violence prevention
Emergency intervention and response
Emotional support
Community resource referral

How to Get Connected?
Call 780-482-HELP (4357) any time, day or night. Responders are available 24/7.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Why It Matters?
For some callers, the Distress Line is the first, and sometimes the only, connection they have in a moment of crisis. In 2024 alone, our team answered 11,445 calls, with over 20% related to su***de. Each call is a chance to support someone through their most difficult moments.

We are grateful to have this resource available to our attendees at this year's event.

08/07/2026

Hey everyone, for August and September 10%of all sales from Evolve Mental Health Apparel will be donated to Momentum Counselling.

So,head over to Evolve Mental Health and do some shopping.
Support the hard and very special work Momentum Counselling does here in !

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The Bridge Of Life Su***de Prevention/Awareness Candlelight Walk & Vigil are excited to announce that Evolve Mental Heath Apparel will be joining us at this year's event.

Evolve Mental Health Apparel was created from personal experience navigating chronic illness and mental health struggles. What began as a journey through adversity became a mission to create purpose-driven clothing.

Every design is meant to be a reminder that no one is truly alone. By wearing these messages, we can start conversations, foster connections, and continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.

Community and support are at the heart of everything we do. That's why 10% of every purchase throughout September will be donated to Momentum Counselling YEG, helping provide access to vital mental health services.

Stay tuned closer the Bridge Of Life for some sneak peaks of items that will be available September 10.