Latest News:

November 14, 2019

• News 1130 – The Coast Mental Health Courage To Come Back Awards is now accepting nominations!

May 11, 2018 – post-Courage

• News 1130
• Vancouver Courier

May 11, 2018 – for immediate release

• Coast Mental Health Foundation Press Release

May 9, 2018

• Vancouver Courier – Having the Courage to strive for better mental health services

January 18, 2018

• Save On Foods Flyer

January 16, 2018

• Daily Hive

December 4, 2017

• Fred Lee

December 1, 2017

• Vancouver Courier – 2018 Courage To Come Back Nominations Now Open!

November 1, 2017

• Revealing the new logo for the 20th annual Courage To Come Back Awards set to take place on May 10th, 2018 at the Vancouver Convention Centre

May 29, 2017

• Vancouver Courier – Profile on Courage To Come Back Chair, Lorne Segal

May 25, 2017 – New total is $1.63 million raised! Thank you!

May 23, 2017

• Vancouver Courier – Fred UnLEEshed
• Global News
• News 1130
• Vancouver Sun – Malcolm Parry Town Talk

May 17, 2017 – Record-breaking $1.57 million raised for Coast Mental Health!

• Media Release

Courage To Come Back

• Past Recipients 1999 – 2017
• About Coast Mental Health

Award Criteria

These considerations apply to all 5 Courage To Come Back Award categories:

• The nature of the misfortune and the impact on the nominee’s life
• The degree of difficulty to overcome obstacles
• The level of determination and perseverance
• Ability to reach goals in spite of setbacks/obstacles
• Contribution to the community/society
• Inspirational value, positive impact on others