Latest News & Media
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
July 2, 2020
- Sportsnet 650: The Scott Rintoul Show – Corey Hirsch discusses being the recipient for the Courage to Come Back Award
- Global BC – 2020 Courage to Come Back Awards: Corey Hirsch
- News1130 – Interview with Mental Health recipient, Corey Hirsch
- News1130 – Courage to Come Back: Mental Health recipient ‘stickhandles’ through stigma
- Sportsnet 650 – Courage to Come Back Month
- Vancouver Is Awesome – Corey Hirsch advocates for mental health awareness by sharing his personal struggles to shatter stigmas
- Georgia Straight – Mental-health advocate and former NHL goalie Corey Hirsch wins Courage to Come Back Award
June 27, 2020
- Vancouver Island Daily – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
June 23, 2020
- Sooke News Mirror – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
June 23, 2020
- Saanich News – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
June 23, 2020
- Gold Stream Gazette – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
June 23, 2020
- Peninsula News Review – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
June 23, 2020
- Oak Bay News – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
June 23, 2020
- Victoria News – Courage to Come Back campaign shares five stories of mental health resilience
January 23, 2020
- Global BC – 22nd Courage To Come Back Tickets
December 13, 2019
- Global BC – 22nd Courage to Come Back Nominations PSA
December 12, 2019
- Vancouver Courier – Do you know someone with the Courage to Come Back?
November 21, 2019
- Global News – 2020 Courage to Come Back Awards Nominee Search
November 12, 2019
- News1130 – Recognizing Courage: Nominations open for 22nd annual Coast Mental Health Courage To Come Back Awards
August 20, 2019
- BizBash – The Courage To Come back Awards secures the top third spot for Vancouver’s Top 100 Events for 2019
May 4, 2019
- Fred Lee – Courage To Come Back Awards
April 18, 2019
- News 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Youth award recipient meets every challenge with a smile
- Vancouver Courier – 14 brain surgeries and still smiling: resilient teenager refuses to give up
April 11, 2019
- News 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Medical recipient raises awareness about disease few have heard of
- Vancouver Courier – Pain of chronic disease hasn’t stopped mother of three from helping others
April 4, 2019
- News 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Once a prisoner of her mind, Mental Health recipient helps others achieve inner peace
- Vancouver Courier – Vancouver’s Erin Emiru gives hope where hope was once lost
March 28, 2019
- News 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Physical Rehabilitation recipient had to start over for life she wanted
- Vancouver Courier – Power of positivity: a decade-plus display of strength and resilience
March 21, 2019
- News 1130 – Courage To Come Back: Addiction recipient leads by example in her recovery
- Vancouver Courier – From trauma to recovery, Geri Bemister uses her life’s journey to teach others
January 21, 2019
- Coast Mental Health Foundation – Meet Robert, our featured artist for the 2019 Courage To Come Back Awards!
November 14, 2018
- News 1130 – The Coast Mental Health Courage To Come Back Awards is now accepting nominations!
November 2, 2018
- Global News – Former winner, Tom Teranishi, on the life-changing impact of the ‘Courage to Come Back Awards’
May 11, 2018 – post-Courage
May 11, 2018 – for immediate release
May 9, 2018
- Vancouver Courier – Having the Courage to strive for better mental health services
January 18, 2018
January 16, 2018
December 4, 2017
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!
Courage To Come Back
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