I'm raising funds for St. Michael's Hospital!
You may all know me as Flora Terah-Igoki, Founder, The Wanawake Violence Prevention Team-EA, and as a passionate advocate to end violence to women and children.
More importantly, I am a mother to "Te."
I've been blessed to have the opportunity now to help make a difference - to promote a wonderful healthcare institution that have helped me through my personal struggles and grief for the loss of my beloved son "Te."
I feel more stronger now thanks to the help of amazing physicians, clinicians and the staff of St. Michael's Hospital and most specifically to Arthur Sommer Rotenberg (ASR) Suicide and Depression Program team.
"I want to help other people, like me, who until this day have unpacked suitcases."
Suicide continues to be an epidemic with approximately 5,500 people dying from suicide across Canada each year. Despite the cost and pain depression and suicide contributes to society, the level of investment in mental health and suicide research is disappointing – receiving far less than other disorders. Those suffering from depression and mental illness deserve better.
First of its kind, St. Michael's Hospital's ASR team led by Dr. Sakina Rizvi is pioneering a truly exciting pilot intervention program to help alleviate the incidence of this growing health epidemic that affects not only women and children.
I hope you would join me in this endeavour, in honour of "Te."
P.S. If you would like to get more information about St. Michael's Hospital ASR Suicide and Depression Studies Program, please contact the Foundation at (416) 864-5000 or foundation@smh.ca
Yours truly,
Flora Terah-Igoki
My Achievements
Fundraising Page Created
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
First Donation
Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal
Reached Fundraising Goal
My Updates
💙 In Honour of Te’s Birthday – September 7th 💙
Monday 25th Aug💙 In Honour of Te’s Birthday – September 7th 💙
Friends, family, and community,
Many of you know me as Flora Terah-Igoki a voice for women and children. But before all that, I am a mother—Te’s mother.
My son Te would have been celebrating his birthday on September 7th. Instead, I carry him in my heart and honour his life by giving back. His passing left me with many “unpacked suitcases” of grief, but through time, support, and the compassionate care of St. Michael’s Hospital—especially the Arthur Sommer Rotenberg (ASR) Suicide and Depression Program team—I’ve found strength to keep going.
Suicide remains a devastating epidemic in Canada, claiming about 5,500 lives every year. Behind every number is a son, a daughter, a parent, a friend. Yet, funding for suicide prevention and mental health research lags far behind. We can do better—for those we love, and for those still silently suffering.
This year, in Te’s honour, I am raising funds for St. Michael’s ASR Suicide and Depression Studies Program, led by Dr. Sakina Rizvi. Their groundbreaking work is helping change the story for families like mine.
https://www.fundraiseforstmikes.ca/fundraisers/ASRLife/te-legacy-fund
🙏🏾 I invite you to stand with me. Whether through a donation, a share, or simply a prayer—your support helps unpack not just my suitcase of grief, but those of countless others still carrying the weight of loss and silence.
Together, let us turn pain into purpose.
Together, let us keep Te’s light alive.
With love and gratitude,
Flora Terah-Igoki 💙
📌 To learn more or support directly, you can reach out to St. Michael’s Foundation at (416) 864-5000 or foundation@smh.ca
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