Alyssa stands outside the Dube centre in Saskatoon. (Image Credit: Submitted)
By Nigel Maxwell
Inspiring people
Sep 23, 2026 | 5:36 PM
A teenage girl from Stanley Mission is giving back to the people who helped her when she was in a very dark place.
September is Suicide Prevention Month in Canada, serving as a dedicated time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and share resources. Throughout the month 17-year-old Alyssa raised nearly $500 through cupcake sales and then used the money to buy pajamas for youth staying at the Dube Child and Mental Health Centre in Saskatoon.
“I think it made me feel a lot better about everything. It made me feel happy to give back to a place that was really important,” she said.