Helping Hands YEG Magazine Issue 1

02 THE STORY BEHIND HELPING HANDS 30 BEST IMPORT

06 BEST EXOTIC 32 BEST SLEEPER

08 BEST CLASSIC 34 JOURNEY TO IMPROVEMENT

10 11 OF US 38 BEST INTERIOR

14 BEST DOMESTIC 40 BEST GROUP

16 BEST EURO 43 WE WELL-BEING PLAYBOOK

20 CARING CONVERSATION 46 VOLUNTEERS

22 BEST TRUCK 47 DONATORS

24 BEST STANCE 48 RESOURCES

26 GROUNDING STRATEGIES 49 MEET THE TEAM

For our readers reference, the Helping Hands Yeg judging protocol was as follows:

There were a total of 5 participating judges, with each assigned two or more categories
to oversee. At the show’s completion, the judges met to agree upon the winners in each

category. All winners were unanimously agreed to. All the judges were automotive
enthusiasts, and although many had personally customized vehicles, none were permitted

entry into categories for award consideration.

Thank you to our Volunteer Judges
Hashim Ali, Matt Lunde, Danny Saunders,

William Segumpan and Nic Vaillant

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THE STORY
BEHIND
HELPING
HANDS

I’ll never forget the day that our son, Deklin,
was born. In those days, I was spending long
hours at work. I was corporate counsel for
a publicly traded company with operations
in 28 countries. On September 1, 1998 –
I went in to work knowing the day was
near. I had a meeting at 3:00 pm – I called
home to make sure that everything was all
right. Everything was quiet. I went into
my meeting, and shortly after the meeting
started, I was interrupted - my wife called to
say that she was about to give birth.

I ran out of the office, got home and rushed I was in total awe of my son.
into our home. My wife was calmly sitting
on our bed – she said that everything was This was the happiest time of my life. And
fine. Off to the hospital we went. And into with the birth of Deklin, it also struck me
the delivery room – and our baby boy was how much responsibility I had to discharge
born. – it was up to me as Deklin’s father to make
sure that he was well looked after. It was
I was bewildered – I didn’t know who I up to me to make sure that he had a warm
should be paying attention to. Either my roof over his head, proper clothes, and good
wife or our baby. I tried to pay attention food – as well as opportunities to succeed
to both. But it was our baby that won – in the future. These were my drivers for the
DEKLIN HAD ARRIVED!!! I was in a rest of Deklin’s life. He was the center of my
complete state of euphoria – my son had universe.
been born. He was so precious – and I loved
holding him. I did not want to go home. 19 years later, I had to bury our precious
Eventually, I reluctantly went home – it was son. This is a story I still can’t tell. My heart
well after midnight. I couldn’t sleep. I’d is broken, and will never mend. There isn’t
already called everybody I could think of to a day that goes by that I don’t cry. I miss
tell them the good news. I was elated and him more than anybody can imagine – and
walking on a cloud. My son had come into I suffer every single day. The center of my
the world – the happiest day of my life by universe is gone – and it hurts so much!
far.

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The day that Deklin died, my sister brought acquaintances, associates, classmates, and
me to see my doctor. He told me a few colleagues. We’ve discovered that everyone
things but one thing stood out – he told me is affected. The Helping Hands Car Show
that I should get some help and scribbled has and is continuing to provide us with
a telephone number on a piece of paper. I the opportunity to achieve many worthy
called and connected with the Edmonton goals; chief among them is delivering the
Healing Centre for Grief and Loss. I have message that talking about mental health is
been seeing grief counselor Anna Jongeleen vital in our community, particularly with
since then – and without her, and the youth to help them and others so that we
Edmonton Healing Centre for Grief and can facilitate talks about mental health, to
Loss, I wouldn’t survive the pain of having support one another, and help rid us all of
lost Deklin, the center of my universe, my the stigma associated with these difficult
only son. Now that he is gone, my center conversations, and to raise money for
is empty. With Anna’s encouragement, and families in crisis with a focus on suicide
support from those close to me, I worked on prevention. Our goal is to save at least 1 life
making some sense and tried to introduce every year. So far, we have been successful in
a new meaning into my life. With Anna’s doing so. And if all of us pitch in, we’ll save
support and encouragement, I decided to a few more lives. And my life will have a
start an organization in honour of my son’s little more meaning – and my son’s life will
life. have more meaning.

Helping Hands was the organization – I say thanksto Edmonton Healing

created not just by me, but with a group Centre for Grief and Loss and Anna
of Deklin’s friends bound together by Jongeleen for their guidance, all of Deklin’s
the shared tragedy of Deklin’s loss. We friends who are part of Helping Hands,
have chosen to honour Deklin’s life all of you who are close to me and have
by using his love for automotives as a supported me with understanding, respect,
platform to encourage people, particularly and encouragement, and everybody else
youth, to speak about mental health and who joins in to encourage openness and
demonstrate care for one another. Since caring for families, friends, acquaintances,
we started our organization, we’ve come associates, classmates, and colleagues.
to realize that there are too many who are
suffering and who can use our help – by Thank you,
“our help”, I mean to say the help that Witold Gutter
all of us can offer to our families, friends,

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JESSIE WHITE

1980 PORSCHE 911

We at Helping Hands are suckers for a good old exotic,
and that is why from the moment our judges laid
their eyes on Speedtech’s beautiful cherry red 1980
Porsche 911, they knew they had a serious contender.
Speedtech’s eye catching Porsche comes equipped
with a K24 Acura engine, Porsche turbo flares, RWB
(RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF) rear spoiler, K-Tuned, AEM
(advanced engine management) ECU (engine control
unit), and Speedfactory upgrades just to name a few.
The Porsche also boasts an adjustable ride height due
to torsion bars, which facilitate lowering the vehicle
without additional parts, although Bisimoto rear
coilovers are also in future plans for this outstanding
vehicle. In short, Speedtech’s eye candy of a vehicle
without a doubt gave us no choice but to crown them
title of best exotic.

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BEST
EXOTIC

SPECS

1980 Porsche 911 with a K24 Acura engine and an AEM ECU. The all motor car is set with
ITB’s, factory Porsche transmission, Porsche turbo flares, RWB rear spoiler, with K-Tuned
and Speedfactory upgrades to name a few.
The suspension is factory right now, we can adjust the ride height because it came with
torsion bars, which facilitate lowering the vehicle without additional parts, although
Bisimoto rear coilovers are on the way.
(stock hp, no upgraded internals at this time). ITB is the individual throttle body you
mentioned.

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BEST CLASSIC

WAYNE HORLEY

1966 CORVETTE RESTO-MOD CONVERTIBLE

It was a sunny day in Mexico, and Wayne was self medicating (likely tequila). He’d
been looking for a 1966 Corvette Resto-Mod Convertible for some time. A few were
available in the States, but were overpriced. He googled it again – but this time
only in Canada and this car came up for sale in Ontario. He immediately called the
Vendor, made arrangements for a deposit, and asked the Vendor to make shipping
arrangements – the car’s delivery to him was timed to coincide his return to
Edmonton and the Helping Hands Car Show.

SPECS

• LS1 Engine, 5.7 litres, 515 HP, Naturally Aspirated
• 4L65E 4 speed automatic transmission
• SRIII Frame
• 4 wheel independent C4 Corvette suspension
• Baer Big Brake Kit
• Boyd Codington Wheels

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1971 CHEVROLET 4X4

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MARKhas been through
multiple decades
of snow and grime and custom work
to create this masterpiece. Like all
car enthusiasts, this hard work is an
extension of himself and this domestic
vehicle instantly caught the eyes of
many. It’s evident that the time and work
of his labour is spectacularly special.

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BYRON RENTZ

VW WESTFALIA
CAMPMOBILE

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BEST EURO Bought by Byron Rentz from an old couple! 
Have been on numerous adventures including
a trip to Alaska with my dad (80 yrs. old) when he
was still alive.  We usually did the Hi-way from
Castle Junction to Radium Hot Springs at least 5
yrs. in a row.  He would drive the van 1/2 way and
I would cycle, then he would drive on to Radium
and when I arrived we would douse ourselves in
the Hot Springs and camp over night.  He was
89 the last time we did that trip.  He passed away
at 90 a couple of years ago.  Like I said every
summer we would go away for a week (where ever
he wanted to go) and camp!  Wife sewed ‘new’
curtains, replaced all new sponge in seats.  Now
my wife & I use it for trips to Jasper etc. during
the summer!  Only modifications is a Mega Squirt
System as I replaced the carburetors.  So it’s much
like a fuel injection system now and runs much
smoother!  It has a fridge, stove (propane), &
sink with a fresh water holding tank.  So it’s self-
contained and we bring a porta potty on longer
trips.  It also has an add-a-room tent that gives
extra space!   

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A Caring The idea of killing oneself is baffling
Conversation: and abhorrent to the majority of us. We
cannot fathom what goes through the
What Suicide Prevention mind of someone who decides to end it
Can Look Like all. Some may wonder how much pain
and anguish people must feel to push
“I was officially diagnosed bipolar themselves to that extreme. Others
when I was thirty years old. It was at may think that they are selfish and
that breakdown, when I was thirty and only thinking of themselves. And many
ended up in the hospital that I truly felt more don’t want to know what is going
so disconnected and in so much pain like on at all, believing matters like suicide
looking out the window and seeing the life – and what drives people to it – are
out there and not feeling that, just feeling better left unsaid. As a society, most of
empty. I didn’t want to be here anymore, us just don’t get it.
I thought it would be better somewhere
else. And I’ve always heard people saying The above italicized quotations are recollections of
that people who take their own life are ‘attempt survivors’, people who have attempted suicide
selfish and that’s so not true. Unless you’ve and lived, relating how they felt when they were on the
been in the moment where you can feel verge of killing themselves. I spoke with a group of people
that absolute darkness, hopelessness, pain who had attempted suicide and lived, and they described
it has nothing to do with anyone else, it’s that point where their decision to die had been made or
just wanting to like remove myself from a was closely approaching. The above quotes belong to two
situation and stop that pain.” of those individuals. Of course, their words cannot even
begin to fully
“Yeah, I honestly thought my life was over, relate how horrible that point was for them, but they give
like if this was the new normal for me, I us a retrospective glimpse into what they were thinking at
didn’t want it thank-you-very-much. I’m the time of acute crisis.
checking out, like I’d rather do something
else than suffer and not know what’s The overwhelming majority of
happening every minute. And because I had people who die by suicide do
already been predisposed for thirteen years not want to die, nor do they kill
of thinking about suicidal ideation, this was themselves on a whim. Suicide is rarely
like “oh this is the opportune time” because
this was pretty bad, this was a good reason an act of impulsivity: rather, it has been mulled over for
to say I had enough. So, it just goes to show a long time. People considering suicide are in extreme
how difficult it can be to understand what’s psychological pain and they want that pain to end. This
happening with someone and the fear is pain causes their vision to become so narrow that the only
so great, obviously just recently with one way out of it they can see is killing themselves. This process
other celebrity, the fear of figuring out the is gradual – people rarely come to a point of suicidal crisis
struggle is so great that they are willing to over one awful experience. What can “seem” impulsive to
die”. an observer, however, is the decision to carry out the act of
suicide at a particular moment in time. Why now, someone
may ask of another, whose suicide appears like a rash act
coming out of nowhere?

20 ROBERT OLSON, BA, MLIS, LIBRARIAN & WRITER, CENTRE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

On the contrary, often the decision to die by suicide most crucial, they must have “acquired capability”, a
happens when a negative circumstance becomes habituation to the fear and pain of self-injury through
the tipping point, the proverbial “camel straw”. A repeated exposure, which enables them to overcome
precipitating factor, such as a marital breakup or a job the powerful instinct for self-preservation. All three
loss, combines with other existing but perhaps not as elements must be present for someone to die by
apparent or obvious risk factors directing that person suicide. As Joiner says, “Killing is hard to do”, especially
to suicidal action. This is a time where any one of us – to kill oneself, as we are biologically hard-wired to live
those who do “get it” – can make a huge difference. Our (Joiner, 2005). Therefore, at the point of suicidal crisis,
humanity and empathy can go a long way to helping the individual has typically lost all hope and sees no
someone at risk. By providing a compassionate ear, a other alternative than to end their life.
sounding board, or a simple, caring
presence, we can help avert a death by suicide. “The Caring Conversation”

Suicidal Behaviours So, how do we help someone who is in crisis? A person
who appears suicidal? The answer may surprise
Anyone can experience thoughts of suicide, in fact
most people do though typically fleetingly. Also, you. It may be as fundamental as a thoughtful
the vast majority of people at risk of suicide are not conversation. You, as helper, can aid the person at
experiencing a high acuity of a comorbid mental
illness, outside of depression. 4% of the adult risk to gain sufficient perspective and insight that they
population in the United States will have thoughts of themselves can identify reasons for living. I know this
suicide in any given year. 1.1% will make plans to die by may seem simplistic, but its effects are
suicide, and 0.6% of hose people will attempt suicide. powerful.
These numbers are so small because, though tragic, it
is very difficult for a person to take their own life. In Having a caring conversation with the
fact, it may be the most difficult thing that someone person at-risk can provide basic, life-
can ever undertake (Centers for Disease Control and saving assistance in their moment of
Prevention, 2015). need. With the proper knowledge and training, the

Joiner’s Interpersonal theory of suicidality posits that ability to actively listen, and – above all – the desire to
to attempt suicide a person must feel strong sense of really help someone, any one of us can bring someone
“(perceived) burdensomeness”, that they are of no back from the precipice of a final, fateful decision.
use to anybody and better off dead. They must also Simple in concept, a caring conversation, for most of
experience “thwarted belongingness”, an extreme lack us, is difficult to achieve. We must be willing to enter
of connection to anyone or society in general. Last and and sit in the person’s discomfort with them, and truly
listen.

ROBERT OLSON, BA, MLIS, LIBRARIAN & WRITER, CENTRE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION 21

CHARLIE DUPONTE

1983 CHEVY
SHORT BOX

“HOT WHEELS”

The truck was once my dads farm truck that we
used to take everywhere.  After a few years of
driving the engine went and it stayed parked
beside a tree and a old tractor for 10 years.  After
about 10 years I asked my dad if I can have the
farm  truck and decided I would fix it up and
use it as an  everyday drive.  I painted the truck
blue and added some bells and whistles to it and
enjoyed the truck in my early 20s.  It was until
one day someone decided to steal it from my
parents house and was found stripped 2 weeks
later leaving only the shell of the truck. I got
the truck back (shell) and parked it at the farm
losing interest in rebuilding it.  

After about 14 years I decided to rebuild the
truck and make it a project I can do with my
young kids.   The truck quickly became known
as the “hot wheels” and the rest was history.  
My family now enjoys summer rides and
attending car shows in the summer.  

All mechanical, paint, detail work done by
Charlie Daponte with special little helpers
Sabrina and Charlie Junior Daponte.  


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BEST
TRUCK

SPECS

• Omega Orange Paint 
• Job Rider 5 spoke wheels on Mickey
• Thompson Rubber Tires 
• Shaved handles, mirrors, and tailgate 
• Custom Interior
• Stage 2 NOS Kit
• TCI transmission 
• Engine 383 Stroker with fast burning
heads, flow tech heads, KB pistons, roller
cam, roller top end, steal crank, high tech
connecting rods, ARP bolts, air gap intake. 

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JACK SINGH

1989 NISSAN SILVIA

ENGINE BUILD - REDTOP S13 SR20DET

THERE ARE FAR TOO MANY MODS DONE TO LIST THEM ALL, BUT
HERE IS A SAMPLING OF WHAT WAS DONE WITH THIS CAR

BOTTOM END TURBO GOODS ENGINE BAY

• Polished crank • sheepy built turbo manifold • TF works Titanium cover
• Line honed • precision 5858jb T51r mod hardware
• arp main studs
• acl race bearings and 46mm wastegate 10psi • Chasing JS Titanium
• cp piston 9:1 compression spring engine bay hardware
• eagle rods • tial BOV
• Arp head studs • Greddy air diversion panel,
• cometic head gasket DRIVETRAIN PVC hoses
• ACL highflow oil pump
• clutch os giken twin disk • ORC braided stainless steel
HEADWORK • B&M short shifter clutch line
• OS Giken Gear set
• brian crower valves, guides, 1 piece aluminum drive shaft • GK Tech head light covers
springs, and adjustable cam
gear MANAGEMENT WHEEL WELLS

• HKS 264 camshafts • Link G4 atom ecu • 5 lug R32 conversion
• tomei rockerarm stoppers • HKS fuel rail • Z32 aluminum calipers
• Fuel Lab fuel pressure • 350mm Project mu rotors
INTAKE
regulator and brake pads
• greddy intake plenum • Id1000 injectors • Tein tension, and inner/
• Pulsar upgraded throttle body
COOLING outer tie rods
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• blitz radiator, fmic with • HSD Coilovers
custom made piping • Cusco sway bar

BEST STANCE

When it comes to a stance build
you only really expect Suspension
upgrades,and some nice set of rims.
Jack’s S13 did just that and every nut
& bolt you could possibly imagine, like
any tuner enthusiast this car was once
stripped clean from simple headwork
like the HKS camshafts to full bottom
end rebuild to pull some serious
horsepower, out of what seems like a
stance build. It is much more than that,
a very intricate and precise build with
beautiful Work Equipment 05.

WHEEL WELLS CONT. EXTERIOR
• 18” Work Equip 05
• Cusco RUCA, Traction rods, sway bar • Custom brown paint
• R32 5 lug conversion, rear 2 piston calipers, • Charge Speed front and rear over fenders
• Titanium fender hardware
and 330mm Project mu rotors • G-corporation FLASH front bumper, side
• Project mu brake pads
skirts, and rear bumper
INTERIOR • Brick headlight
• Dmax Corner lights
• HKS boost gauge • Custom rear LED tail lights
• Works Oil Temp gauge, Oil pressure gauge,

and Water temp gauge
• Greddy Exhaust temp gauge,

Profec B boost controller
• HKS turbo timer
• Chasing J’s Titanium steering

wheel hardware
• 6 Point Cusco Roll Cage
• Bride Blue Zeta 3 on bride

rails
• Takata 4 point harnesses
• Harness Bar

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GROUNDING MEDITATION

This exercise is to bring back your focus to your body
and the moment. Try to find a comfortable spot to sit or

lay down. Start by closing your eyes and taking some
deep breaths. When you are ready tense your toes for a
couple deep breaths then relax them completely. Now
tense your calf’s, slowly moving up your body tensing
one muscle group at a time and focusing on tensing only

that group. Leave the rest of your body as relaxed as
possible. It’s just you, your body and your breathing.
Once you’ve done this all the way up to and including

your head take a minute to focus on that feeling of
calmness and slack coming back to the present and

opening your eyes whenever you are ready.

“Grounded meditation allows you to focus your
mind to feel more balanced and aware”

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Grounding Techniques Take a deep belly
breath to begin.
These techniques will use your
five senses to help remind you of Name 3 things
the present. YOU SEE

Focus on your senses YOU SMELL
YOU HEAR
LOOK at something and think about YOU FEEL
BREATHE IN & OUT
the state and colour of the object. SLOWLY 3 TIMES

HEAR something. Try listening to 27

some music or perhaps birds. Focus
on the pitch. Is it high or low? Is it
an instrument? A voice? If there are
words what are they saying?

TOUCH something and realize how

it feels. Is it rough? Smooth? Hard?
Soft?

SMELL something in depth. Try to

pick out the different elements that
make up the scent. Is it like dirt? Or
floral? Maybe sweet or sour?

TASTE something you enjoy.

Savour the flavours and textures.

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BEST IMPORT

ANDREW BOYKIW

MAZDA RX7

Andrew Boykiw’s love for automobiles started very young. His love is so much so that
it extends well beyond the realms of hobby and into a profession. Andrew’s love for
automobiles was nurtured by his father who passed away in recent years after a battle
with cancer. The value of the Rx7 goes above and beyond dollars for Andrew. To him
it is a reminder of his father, a symbol that he will always be at his side. In fact, he has
his father’s initials on the passenger seat. Through the difficult times that Andrew had
to endure from the loss of his father he now appreciates and understands the value of
mental health. Andrew’s support of community causes goes farther than our annual car
show here at Helping Hands. For example, Andrew also supports run for the cure, the
spartan race, and is always there for his fellow gear heads. He understands that together
is better, Andrew is a true helping hand.

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BEST
SLEEPER

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PAUL CHAISSON

1972 CHEV VEGA

The 72 Vega with 383 stroker, high lift
Competition cam, holley 850 carb, turbo
350 trans, 81 camaro rear end 3.73 to 1
diff.  10 second car. Car built 1981 in
Winnipeg and was raced as well. I am
still trying to find the builder of the car.
He owns a dragster in Winnipeg. 

Wein Disc brakes with front line lock.
Panasonic CD player with advanced blue
tooth. The interior is black vinyl with
red crush stripes. The seats have been
embroidered with Vega letters. 

The suspension was rebuilt due to burn
outs lifting the front end and smashing
it down. Some of the welds were broken
and re-welded using arc welding. 

The diff was rebuilt and cage
upgraded for racing. The stripes
along the car were repainted
to fix bad shadows in the gold
stripe. The stripe was extended
to match the silver one.

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Accepting Help

In depression, getting medical treatment is essential, b ut it is
also possible to “help yourself.”

This may seem difficult when you are suffering from depression, but it can be
done…with a little help. Don’t be afraid to reach out and accept help.

From a Healthcare Professional

Depression is an illness that requires medical care. But, medical care cannot happen unless you decide to seek it. If
you do get help, being involved in your ongoing treatment will be important.

Getting help from a healthcare professional is taking an important first step on your journey towards improvement.
Your doctor, psychiatrist or psychologist can recommend care customized to your needs. T he healthcare
professional you chose may recommend psychotherapy or antidepressant therapy.

Taking an active role such as: discussing your symptoms, inquiring about your treatment, or seeking more advice, is
essential to the success of your treatment.

From Those Close to You

A person with depression may feel guilty and at fault, which may make them hesitant to seek any outside help. This
is a false impression. In fact, if you suffer from depression, help from those close to you can be especially valuable.
Expressing how you feel to people you trust when you are not well, crying if you want to… this is all part of a natural
process which can make you feel better. Those close to you can also provide
helpful accompaniment for medical care.

This is why, even though it can be difficult, it is important to accept help, express how you are feeling and trust those
close to us. Try to discard concerns such as, “they will think I should just get over it,” or “they’ll think I’m a burden to
them.”

Start by Saying How You Feel

Be honest and open about what you are experiencing. Simply talking a bout your
depression and everything you are feeling can help you feel better.

Ways of starting a conversation

“I saw a doctor because I hadn’t been feeling very well for a while, and I would like to talk
to you about it.” 
“Now that I know I have depression, my health has to be my priority.”
“My doctor told me I have depression. I am getting treatment to feel better, but your
support would really help as well.” 
“You know I have been receiving treatment for depression and although I feel better, I just
don’t feel like my old self yet. I was wondering what you have noticed?”

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Explaining Depression

Share what you have learned about depression; for example, that it is a real illness that can be treated. Your friends
and family are your support system. The better they understand your illness, the more support they can give you.

Say What You Need

Remember that you are not alone.

By asking your friends and family for support, you will enjoy the comfort of knowing that they are there for you. At
the same time they will know they are an important part of your life as well. So do not be hesitant to ask them for
help, such as by accompanying you to a doctor’s appointment or helping you obtain more information.

JOURNEY TO IMPROVEMENT

If you happen to recognize
symptoms of depression in
yourself, the key is not to
let worry take over. In fact,
recognizing symptoms is an
essential step on the road to
feeling like oneself again.

This information is here to
help you reconnect with the
person you once were and
the quality of life you once
enjoyed.

The following steps are
especially important

1. Learn more about depression

In addition to talking to your doctor, learn about how depression can affect you by viewing  What is Depression ?

2. Talk to your friends and family

You do not have to face depression alone. Your loved ones can be a source of comfort and emotional support and
may be able to help you find a doctor or therapist. Many people often find relief in talking about depression with 
friends and family.

3. Make an appointment with a doctor

Visit your doctor or another healthcare professional to discuss any possible symptoms you may be feeling. If you do
have depression they will work with you to plan a course of action that you feel good about. Your doctor may also
suggest you see a specialist, such as a psychiatrist or a therapist.

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BEST INTERIOR

ROBERT SADLER
1936 HUDSON COMMODORE 8 MODEL 67

Robert’s 1936 Hudson Commodore 8 Model 67 is a time capsule that brings us back to 1967
where this vehicle was a top seller. Now they are scarcely seen around, yet this Commodore
is now one of a kind find. Looking fresh off the showroom floor decades later, with an
interior that looks untouched.

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BEST GROUP

OUR TEAM IS
CALLED
FOR HONOUR

Started loosely back in 2017 with just a
couple of guy that want to help make the
car scene better. Free from people tearing
everyone down because they don’t like their
car or whatever it might be. We want to
elevate everything around us. We want to be
the people you can ask your questions to, go
to for help and just all around be people to
help instead of tearing things down because
they don’t like or don’t understand. So
our team consists of all different types of
vehicles. From Euro to Korean to American
and everything in between.  Currently we
have 17 members. Some are more active than
others. But that doesn’t bother us. As long
as we are doing things to the best of our
abilities, that’s all that matters to me.

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9TH ANNUAL
RACING FOR A CURE.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2020

Racing for a Cure now in its 9th year is committed to
supporting the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The event began in 2012 with a group of local car
enthusiasts. This family focused event provides the
opportunity to pair VIP sick kids with rides of a lifetime
in world class exotic (and custom) vehicles while
raising money for this incredible cause.

Why your gift matters

Our donors help us invest in the best people, programs,
equipment and research to advance children’s health care
right in our own backyard! That’s because together, we
can give the sickest kids the best chance, anywhere in the
world, to live a long and healthy life.

The Stollery Children’s Hospital hosts the only pediatric
emergency in northern Alberta, it is the referral centre
for all complex pediatric heart surgeries and transplants,
a major organ transplantation centre, home to Canada’s
largest regional program for neonatal intensive and
intermediate care, and provides some of the most
advanced treatments for child-health issues in the country.

For more information or to donate, purchase gala tickets,
or sponsor a driver please visit
www.racingforacure.ca

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VOLUNTEERS

Hashim Ali Brian Gizzie Neil MacGowan
Calli Anderson Suleiman Hussein Stephen Manaligod

Ed Barth Habib Ibraham Bryan Nguyen
Todd Crawshaw Mehak Kaul Barry Quinn
Michelle Croft Konan Kublic Danny Saunders
Vanessa Croft William Segumpan
Damien Kutinsky
John Dewalt Kenny Kutinsky Ron Shaw
Dawson Durand Tamara Kutinsky Nic Vaillant
Dean Livingstone
Adnan Fatah
Bert Gaudet Matt Lunde

To all of the Helping Hands volunteers, we would like to
express our sincere appreciation to all of you. We thank you.

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THANKS FOR ALL THE DONATIONS

B. Sorenson Enterprises Ltd. Konan Kublik
Gizzie family Dale MacMillan

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RESOURCES

Alberta Health Services .............................................. 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free)

Provides toll-free, 24/7 telephone service
Confidential & anonymous • crisis intervention • information about mental health programs and services

REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES IF NEEDED

Crisis Response Team.......................................................................................... 780-342-7777
Alberta Addictions Helpline............................................................................ 1-866-332-2322

Provides 24/7 telephone service Alberta Wide

Distress Line........................................................................................................ 780-482-4357

Provides 24/7 telephone service for Edmonton and Area

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line.................................. 1-855-242-3310
Kids Help Phone............................................................................................... 1-800-668-6868
Rural Distress Line............................................................................................1-800-232-7288
JFSE Integrity Counseling Services................................................................... 780-454-1194
Edmonton Healing Centre for Grief & Loss......................................................780-454-1194

If you have loss somebody and need help

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS - CALL 24/7

Emergency services............................................................................................................. 911
Crisis Response Team.......................................................................................... 780-342-7777

To see Alberta’s Provincial Action Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention go to:
https://open.alberta.ca/publications/9781460140987

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