Annual Fundraising Breakfast
March 11, 2025
EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE & VIRTUALLY • 7:00-9:30 A.M.
The Annual Fundraising Breakfastis the Mental Health Foundation’s signature event supporting mental illness and addiction care across Alberta. Since 2009, this powerful event has raised over 3.1 million dollars to transform lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and addiction.
This year we are proud to welcome Dr. David Goldboom, a renowned psychiatrist and medical advisor, as the event’s keynote speaker. Whether you attend in person or join us virtually, you’ll be breaking the stigma around mental illness and addiction and creating pathways to hope.
We have a better future in mind. Join us to fuel a healthier Alberta, one breakfast—and one conversation—at a time.
2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. David Goldbloom
Dr. Goldbloom completed an honours degree, majoring in Government, at Harvard University and then attended the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar where he obtained an M.A. in Physiological Sciences. He trained in medicine and psychiatry at McGill University and is a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. He was the founding Physician-in-Chief at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and subsequently Senior Medical Advisor there until his retirement from clinical practice in 2022.
He is the author of over 100 scientific articles and book chapters, has edited the Psychiatric Clinical Skills textbook, and co-edited Psychiatry in Primary Care: A Concise Canadian Pocket Guide. Dr. Goldbloom has provided numerous talks and lectures to student, professional, and public audiences.
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What Are We Fundraising For?
A Better Future
As you know, mental illness can affect any of us. Your support for the Mental Health Foundation’s Annual Fundraising Breakfast ensures that the 1 in 5 Albertans struggling with mental illness or addiction can access care when they need it most.
We support essential programs and services to enhance mental illness and addiction recovery through integrated systems of care, research, and education.
The Breakfast Experience
Guests enjoy a plated chef-inspired breakfast, compelling speakers, and an opportunity network with industry peers.
We guide donor investments in high impact, essential areas.
Programs & Services
Impactful initiatives support those with mental health and addictions challenges.
Patient Supports
Accessible resources help individuals in treatment.
Research
Innovative procedures and equipment improve therapies.
Education & Awareness
Workshops and presentations strengthen community resilience.
Facility Enhancements
Comfortable, well-designed, and respectful spaces aid healing.
Thank you to our generous 2024 Annual Fundraising Breakfast sponsors!
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