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June 11, 2025

• ReThreading Madness Radio – The 2025 and 2017 Winners of the Courage to Come Back Award in Mental Health: David Chalk & Rachel Fehr

June 5, 2025

• North Shore News – North Vancouver woman earns award for her courage advocating for people with disabilities

May 9, 2025

• Jewish Independent – Deep belief in Courage

May 8, 2025

• CBC News BC Today – Courage To Come Back Awards: Interview with Mental Health Recipient David Chalk

May 7, 2025

• Global News – Courage To Come Back Awards: Passionate volunteer finds joy in giving back to community
• City News – Courage To Come Back: Young Adult award recipient is studying medicine to help others displaced by war
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Young Adult Recipient Omar Bseiso

May 6, 2025

• Global News – Courage To Come Back Awards: Entrepreneur uses his platform to empower others
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Mental Health award recipient wants to use AI to help others learn to read
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Mental Health Recipient David Chalk

May 5, 2025

• Global News – Courage To Come Back Awards: Former addict and gang member now lives a life of purpose
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Addiction award recipient went from a life of crime to a life of serving others
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Addiction Recipient Stanley Price

May 2, 2025

• Global News – Courage To Come Back Awards: North Van woman is a beacon of light for people with disabilities
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Medical Recipient Louisa Bridgman
• 1130CityNewsRadio – Courage To Come Back: Medical award recipient won’t let her disability define her

November 29, 2024

• Jewish Independent – Looking for everyday heroes

November 4, 2024

• Global News – 2025 Courage To Come Back Award Nominations Open
• Accessibility for All Magazine – Nominations are open for the 2025 Courage To Come Back Awards

October 22, 2024

• Miss 604 – Nominations open for the 2025 Courage To Come Back Awards

October 16, 2024

• Surrey Now Leader – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards
• Cloverdale Reporter – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards
• North Delta Reporter – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards
• Peace Arch News – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards

October 15, 2024

• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Coast Mental Health Courage To Come Back Awards open for nominations
• 1130 News Radio Vancouver – Nominations Open for the 2025 Courage To Come Back Awards

August 20, 2024

• Accessibility for All Magazine – Leo Sammarelli

July 11, 2024

• Accessible Journey’s – Monica Gartner

July 8, 2024

• Megaphone Mag – Honouring hidden heroes

June 17, 2024

• Times Colonist – Victoria resident receives Courage To Come Back Award

June 5, 2024

• New Westminster Record – New West born father’s courageous comeback from addiction and tragedy recognized with award

May 28, 2024

• Tricity News – Coquitlam father’s courageous comeback from addiction and tragedy recognized with award

May 26, 2024

• Burnaby Now – Resilient Burnaby resident recognized at 2024 Courage to Come Back Awards

May 24, 2024

• Victoria News – Victoria woman changing the stigma around Borderline Personality Disorder
• Today In BC – Victoria woman changing the stigma around Borderline Personality Disorder
• Vernon Morning Star – Vernon woman who overcame disability awarded for anti-bullying work

May 23, 2024

• Miss604 – Vancouver to Light Up For The Courage To Come Back Awards
• City News Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Medical award recipient says lives like hers are worth living
• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Medical Recipient Monica Gartner

May 22, 2024

• City News Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Physical Rehabilitation award recipient was knocked down but keeps on punching
• Global News – Courage to Come Back 2024: Baylie McKnight advocates against mental illness stigma
• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Physical Rehabilitation Recipient Leo Sammarelli

May 21, 2024

• Global News – Courage To Come Back 2024: Monica Gartner doesn’t let her disability define her
• City News Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Once bullied by her teachers, Youth award recipient now works to bring inclusion into the classroom
• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Youth Recipient Samantha Sewell

May 20, 2024

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Addiction Recipient Kevin Parker
• City News Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Addiction award recipient overcame racism, bullying, substance use to lead by example

May 19, 2024

• Global News – Courage to Come Back 2024: Kevin Parker provides hope through harm reduction and outreach work

May 18, 2024

• Castanet –

  Vernon’s Samantha Sewell recipient of the Courage to Come Back Award

May 17, 2024

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Mental Health Recipient Baylie McKnight
• Global News – Courage To Come Back 2024:

  Samantha Sewell uses her words to spark change

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Mental Health award recipient is a trailblazer for others with borderline personality disorder

February 24, 2024

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back Awards Gala

February 20, 2024

• Miss 604 – Courage To Come Back Awards 2024

November 16, 2023

• Global News – 2024 Courage To Come Back Award nominations are open

October 28, 2023

• Cloverdale Reporter – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards
• North Delta Reporter – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards
• Surrey Leader Now – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards
• Peace Arch News – Nominations sought for Courage To Come Back Awards

October 27, 2023

• Jewish Independent – Nominations open for Courage

October 25, 2023

• CityNews 1130 – 2024 Courage To Come Back Awards NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
• Miss604 – Nominations for the 2024 Courage To Come Back Awards

August 24, 2023

• Surrey Now Leader – Surrey women has ‘courage to come back’ following family struggles
• North Delta Reporter – Surrey women has ‘courage to come back’ following family struggles
• Peace Arch News – Surrey woman has ‘courage to come back’ following family struggles – 

June 23, 2023

• Jewish Independent – Rachel Goldman – Beautiful life despite illness

June 20, 2023

• ReThreading Madness Radio – “I am a Transwomen” – Jodi Gray, winner of the 2023 Courage To Come Back Award in Mental Health

June 16, 2023

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back youth award recipient mentors others, dreams of being an artist
• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Youth Recipient Danielle Laviolette

June 15, 2023

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Mental Health Recipient Jodi Gray
• CityNews 1130 –  Mental Health Recipient wants to show trans people there is hope
• Yahoo! Life – Nelson’s Pat Henman receives Courage To Come Back Award
• Boundary Creek Times – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• The Golden Star – She’s Not Going to Stop – Pat Henman
• Nelson Star – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Grand Forks Gazette – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Castlegar News – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Trail Times – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Arrow Lake News – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Rossland News – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Cranbrook Townsman – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Kimberly Bulletin – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• The Free Press – Committed to Change – Pat Henman Received Courage To Come Back Award
• Church For Vancouver – Around Town – John Oakley

June 14, 2023

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back physical rehabilitation award recipient fights for other victims of crime
• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Physical Rehabilitation Recipient Pat Henman

June 13, 2023

• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Medical Recipient Rachel Goldman
• Miss 604 – Courage To Come Back Awards Raise $2.7 Million for Mental Health Services
• CityNews 1130 – Courage To Come Back medical award recipient perseveres through life of chronic illness
• The Nelson Daily – Nelson’s Pat Henman receives Courage To Come Back Award
• CityNews 1130 – Sitting down with the 2023 Courage To Come Back winners

June 12, 2023

• CityNews1130 – B.C. Courage To Come Back addictions award recipient says God told him to quit drugs
• Global News – Courage To Come Back Awards: Honouring British Coloumbian’s who overcome adversity
• CityNews1130 – Courage To Come Back: Interview with Addiction Recipient John Oakley

June 10, 2023

• New Westminster Record – Meet Rachel Goldman: A remarkable story of courage and resilience

June 9, 2023

• CityNews1130 – Courage To Come Back Awards – Interview with Lorne Segal
• CityNews1130 – Courage To Come Back Awards return in-person Friday for first time since 2019

June 2, 2023

• CityNews1130 – Vancouver to light up for 25th Anniversary Courage To Come Back Awards

May 19, 2023

• The Globe and Mail – Pitching in: Awards dinner to fundraise for mental health

March 21, 2023

• Miss604 – 25th Anniversary Courage To Come Back Awards

November 29, 2022

• Miss604 – Courage To Come Back Awards 2023 Nominations Open

June 22, 2022

• Burnaby Now – Pain at the hands of her counsellor: A Burnaby woman’s story of surviving authoritative abuse.

June 7, 2022

• The Squamish Chief – Two Decades of Resilience – Kristen McBride is being honoured with the Courage to Come Back Award.

June 4, 2022

• Remembering Joseph Segal

May 26, 2022

• My Comox Valley Now –  In Conversation with Dr. Barney Williams.

May 20, 2022

• CityNews 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Medical recipient Chloe Angus.
• Times Colonist – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.

May 19, 2022

• CityNews 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Mental Health recipient Bernadine Fox.

May 18, 2022

• CityNews 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Youth recipient Casey Wright.
• North Shore News – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Vancouver Is Awesome – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Coast Reporter – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Pique News Magazine – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Delta Optimist – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Burnaby Now – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• The Squamish Chief – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Richmond News – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Tricity News – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• New Westminster Record – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• PR Peak – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Prince George Citizen – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.

May 17, 2022

• CityNews 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Addiction recipient Dr. Barney Williams.

May 16, 2022

• Welland Tribune – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• The Standard – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Toronto Star – ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions support.
• Global News – Courage to Come Back: Honouring individuals who have overcome adversity.
• CityNews 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Medical recipient Chloë Angus.
• CityNews Vancouver – Courage To Come Back: Medical award recipient wouldn’t take no for an answer.

May 15, 2022

• North Shore News – The future is here: B.C. woman honoured for exoskeleton advocacy.
• Vancouver Is Awesome – The future is here: B.C. woman honoured for exoskeleton advocacy.
• Coast Reporter – The future is here: B.C. woman honoured for exoskeleton advocacy.
• Mission City Record – Mission actor, childhood cancer survivor honoured for philanthropic work with sick children.

May 14, 2022

• Sooke News Mirror – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Peninsula News Review – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• North Delta Reporter – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Victoria News – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Terrace Standard – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Oak Bay News – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• North Island Gazette – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Langley Advance Times – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Castlegar News – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Cloverdale Reporter – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Penticton Western News – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Lake Country Calendar – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Vancouver Sun – Island knowledge keeper honoured with Courage to Come Back award.
• Haida Gwaii Observer – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Williams Lake Tribune – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.
• Kelowna Capital News – Renowned B.C. First Nations therapist recognized for resilience.

May 13, 2022

• Global News – Courage To Come Back Awards return for 2022.

December 1, 2021

• Global News – Courage To Come Back: The 2020 Recipient in the Addictions category, Amanda Staller, shares her inspiring story.

September 23, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Nominations Now Open through January 7th

September 23, 2021

• Jack 96.9 – Courage To Come Back: Nominations Now Open through January 7th

September 23, 2021

• KiSS RADiO – Courage To Come Back: Nominations Now Open through January 7th

July 1, 2021

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Miranda Tymoschuk is dedicated to being of service to others by creating connection in her communities

June 24, 2021

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Lester Wong’s perseverance after severe burn injury takes flight in the community and in the skies

June 18, 2021

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Alex Sangha uplifts and empowers people of all identities through social activism and storytelling

June 10, 2021

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Greg Anctil faces chronic health issues and medical illnesses with incredible positivity and perseverance

June 3, 2021

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Guy Felicella advocates for harm reduction and recovery in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community

June 8, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Addiction recipient Guy Felicella

June 8, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Physical Rehabilitation recipient Lester Wong

June 8, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Mental Health recipient Alex Sangha

June 8, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Medical recipient Greg Anctil

June 8, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Interview with Youth recipient Miranda Tymoschuk

June 4, 2021

• News 1130 – Courage to Come Back: Youth recipient wants to make a difference at home and abroad

June 4, 2021

• BC Local News – Maple Ridge women wins Courage to Come Back Award

June 4, 2021

• Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News – Maple Ridge women wins Courage to Come Back Award

June 3, 2021

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Guy Felicella advocates for harm reduction and recovery in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community

June 2, 2021

• News1130 – Courage to Come Back: Medical award recipient survived multiple near-death experiences

June 1, 2021

• Global News – Courage to Come Back Awards Recap

June 1, 2021

• News1130 – Courage to Come Back: Physical Rehabilitation award recipient gives others wings

May 31, 2021

• News1130 – Courage to Come Back: Addiction award recipient would have nothing if he couldn’t give back

May 28, 2021

• Global News – Courage to Come Back Awards Preview

May 5, 2021

• KiSS RADiO – The Courage to Come Back Awards Show Livestream

May 4, 2021

• Sportsnet – Coast Mental Health’s Courage to Come Back Awards 2021

July 30, 2020

• Tri City News – Coquitlam teen who overcame the odds recognized with Courage to Come Back award

July 30, 2020

• Global BC – Courage to Come Back Award Recipient Mariam Nassri
• News1130 – Courage to Come Back: Medical award recipient taps into inner strength she didn’t know she had
• Vancouver Is Awesome – Mariam Nassri is taking a stand as a voice for the voiceless through her creativity and courage

July 27, 2020

• The Georgia Straight – Italian Day on the Drive Society helps Coast Mental Health share inspiring tales of courage in troubled times

July 24, 2020

• Jewish Independent – Corey Hirsch is among the honorees of this year’s Courage to Come Back Awards

July 23, 2020

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Coquitlam teen Andrew Teel is an example of the power of love and hope in changing one’s destiny
• News1130 – Interview with Courage to Come Back Youth recipient Andrew Teel
• News1130 – Courage To Come Back: Youth recipient pushes for more transparency in foster care system
• Global BC – Courage to Come Back Award recipient Andrew Teel

July 20, 2020

• Kamloops This Week – Former Kamloops resident honoured with Courage to Come Back Award

July 18, 2020

• The Abbotsford News – Former Abbotsford women receives Courage to Come Back Award

July 16, 2020

• Vancouver Is Awesome – Rumana Monzur overcame profound obstacles to fulfill her commitment towards fighting for justice
• Global BC – Courage to Come Back Recipient Rumana Monzur
• News1130 – Courage To Come Back: Physical Rehabilitation recipient survives spousal abuse, advocates victims

July 14, 2020

• CFJC Today – After decades of addiction struggles, former Kamloops women recognized for helping others beat alcohol and drug abuse

July 9, 2020

• Vancouver Is Awesome – In sharing her truth, Amanda Staller is following her calling for helping others in treatment and recovery
• News1130 – Courage to Come Back: Recipient of Addiction award went from a life of crime to a life of service
• Global BC – Courage to Come Back Award Recipient Amanda Staller

July 3, 2020

• CityNews – Hirsch receives Courage to Come Back Award