Annual Fundraising Breakfast
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE & VIRTUALLY • 7:00-9:30 A.M.
The Annual Fundraising Breakfast is the Mental Health Foundation’s signature event to break down stigma and spark important conversations about mental health. Since 2009, this powerful event has raised over 3.4 million dollars to transform the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and addiction. We bring together community leaders, advocates, supporters, and changemakers to build a healthier future for Alberta.
This year, we are proud to welcome Chris Cull as the event’s keynote speaker. He is a passionate mental health and addictions advocate who has transformed nearly a decade struggling with opioid addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD, into a powerful platform to highlight the humanity behind addiction and the impact of the opioid crisis across Canada.
Whether you attend in person or virtually, you’ll be breaking the stigma around mental illness and addiction and creating pathways to hope.
You can fuel a healthier Alberta, one breakfast—and one conversation—at a time.
2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chris Cull
Creator of the docuseries Surviving Addiction and the film Inspire, highlighting the humanity behind addiction and how it affects individuals and those surrounding them, Chris Cull’s achievements in mental health and addiction are inspiring. Rooted in his personal transformation from opioid addiction to recovery and advocacy, the Founder of Inspire By Example, overcame a near decade long addiction to opioids and cycled across Canada twice to raise awareness for mental health, addictions and the opioid crisis. Chris documented his journey exploring the impacts of the opioid crisis across Canada in his film work.
A motivational speaker, filmmaker, healthcare worker and policy consultant, Chris uses his experience to advocate for mental health and addictions. He has shared his expertise and advised numerous institutions, including but not limited to, the Ontario Health Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Harvard University, the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM), the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Canadian Minister of Health, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the World Health Organization.
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 to network with industry peers.
We guide donor investments in high impact, essential areas.
Patient Experiences & Outcomes
Putting people at the centre of care.
Research & Evaluation
Generating knowledge and driving change.
Connecting Care Pathways
Bridging gaps and strengthening access.
Thank you to our 2025 Annual Fundraising Breakfast sponsors!
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