Every journey starts with a single step, and in this specific journey, every little step counts. 

I want to send my most sincere and devoted thanks to everyone who took a step into it, and every sponsor who made it possible. 

 

First of all, thank you, Cynthia Bland, the so-much-needed founder of Voicefound for believing in me and in this project since the beginning. You have an unforgettable voice to carry others’, some talented ears and a heart to listen to survivors, with the most compassionate soul. Thank you for the support, your devotion to the cause and the project. It wouldn’t have happened without you, having my back.

 

Thank you to every person who did donations to this cause and this project. It wouldn’t have been possible without you. You are the proof that we can rely on each other, that we can find help and support in friends or complete strangers. The proof, as well, that everyone can give support and help… and that’s really all we need to be sure.

 

Dear fantastic support team, an awesome and beyond amazing team, thank you. I am blessed to find myself surrounded by many talented, reactive and passionate people. Each and every one of you gave this project your most competent and committed self. Thank you.
 

Thank you Lance Angeles (Sir One And Only Productions) for designing the free website, you are an incredibly reactive, patient and dedicated designer.
 

Thank you Agnès Teixeira, merci tellement ! Pour le soutien, pour le logo, pour la patience et la réactivité. Merci pour avoir tout compris très vite et avoir répondu par ton talent. 
 

Thank you Choops, for opening your arms, your ears and your heart every time I need it, thank you for the support and for believing in me and my story but also believing in my strength to carry this project forward. Thank you for enduring the panic attacks and all the darker sides of me as a survivor. Thank you for understanding how much it means to me. Thank you, most specifically for the music on the video, editing the texts and for organising the fundraiser. 
 

Thank you, Nicolle Cardliff and Julika Cugali, for the very detailed and serious work you put into contacting and looking for locals organisations throughout Canada. I am sure many survivors are with me on telling you how crucial this job was.
 

Thank you, Sam Roberston and Lisa Wilson, for being part of the food team. I know already that, when I’m going to open my care-and-food package, it’s not only the food that'll cheer me up, but the thought and love you helped put in. 
 

Thank you, Arielle Bisson, for being the most awesome ex-roommate ever made, for having been here when the nightmares weren’t tamed yet. Also for your ideas on the food team, and for all the help with the video.
 

Thank you, Andrea Kinnear, for the late night editing and your support.

 

Thank you, Anne-Marie ‘Pantoute’ Lefebvre. Merci ma poule for going through this with me, for your support and for being such an inspiration when fighting with your own ghosts, and thank you for listing the potential bike sponsors.
 

Thank you, Shruti Ravi, for the video and for editing it. You are always full of good advice and joy. Two major materials to fuel this project.
 

Thank you, Niki Kerimova, for the advice and support on communication and media.
 

An immense thank you to all the roommate crew, for always being here when I need some perspective, some laughs or help with English. Thank you for giving me a feeling of home, which is not frightening.
 

Finally, thanks to you, Antoine Quenneville, for the help you’ve been providing to me for the past year and a half in therapy. What a road it’s been since I took the decision to look for help! I am glad I found you. Thank you. 

Thank you, Art House Cafe and Genevieve, for providing such a home feeling full of art, and a room for our meeting.

 

Thank you, Guardians of the Children Canada (GOC) for jumping on board with us. Their mission is to recognise and react to child abuse and educate the public to do the same; to serve as advocates and provide strength and stability to families in crisis; and be an answer to the prayer of an abused child or teen for courage, support, and protection.

 

Thank you, Pure Kitchen and Lisa, Olivia and Kyle, for the donation of food. My entire body feels so blessed!

 

Thank you, to all the other potential sponsors who join us and help other survivors get better and make society safer.