Kind Mind Festival at Tsawwassen Mills by The Kelty Foundation. Raising awareness for mental health resources in our community.
The Kelty Foundation and Central Walk Tsawwassen Mills are proud to present The Kind Mind Festival, an event dedicated to celebrating children and youth mental health in support of The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre at BC Children’s Hospital. The festival took place at Tsawwassen Mills on the first three Saturdays of May 2024 featuring JUNO nominee artists and engaging community activities while raising awareness for mental health resources and initiatives.
The Main Event was on May 18th and included a performance by two time JUNO Nominee Warren Dean Flandez, Top Line Vocal Collective, a Tsawwassen Mills Retailer Fashion Show and other Community Celebrations with Host DJ Rachel Rock N’ Beau!
“I am proud that BC Children's and the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation stand together to help change how the world sees mental health, to get kids and their families access to the information they need and to work towards a future where no family loses their child to depression or other mental health conditions.” - Malcolm Berry, President and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Main Event May 18th 2024
Thank you to our incredible team, sponsors and performers: Warren Dean Flandez, Confidence Academy, Kristin Kreuk, Top Line Vocal Collective, DJ Rock N’Beau, Roa Floral Design, Pebble Studios, Inquiry Adventures, Ryan Egan, Rhonda Dent, Style By Donna, Larrissa, Mario, Jacqueline, the team from the Kelty Center at BC Children’s, BC Crisis Center, Valley Tech, Jugo Juice, L'occitane, Kate Spade, Lulu Lemon, Anastasia Jewels, Starbucks, Sage, Science and Nature, Virtual Land, FlyoLand, Boston Pizza our Kelty Foundation Board, and a HUGE thank you to Damien, Jessica, Kevin and Andy at Central Walk Tsawwassen Mills and our Executive Director Trisha De Luca for all her incredibly hard work. We are so thrilled to have brought this event to the community and can’t wait for many more ahead.
Sat May 18th 2024 - Main Festival Event
Hosted by DJ Rock’n Beau the Kind Mind festival at Tsawwassen Mills featured Juno nominee performances, a choir, dance crew, a fashion show, games, photo booths and other interactive activities! All proceeds went to The Kelty Foundation in support of the Kelty Mental Health Resource Center and BC Children's Hospital.
1pm Festival Kick Off with DJ Rock N’ Beau!
1:20 Dance Performance
1:40 Julian Neufeld Performance
2:00 FASHION SHOW Produced by Mary Seitz from The Confidence Academy, featuring Kate Spade Designs!
2:20 DJ Rock N’ Beau KIDS DANCE PARTY
3:20 Top Line Vocal Collective
4:00 Heads and Tails Game
4:15 Two Time Juno Nominee Warren Dean Flandez!
Magik Moments attended our Kind Mind Festival on Sat May 18th from 1-4pm capturing memories for our guests!
Vancouver film and tv actor, Kristin Kreuk (Smallville, Beauty and the Beast, Burden of Truth) made a special appearance on May 18th for the Kelty Foundation’s Kind Mind Festival supporting children and youth mental health. Kristin was on stage for a free LIVE Q & A followed by autograph signing and photographs for ticket holders. All proceeds went to support The Kelty Foundation and the Kelty Mental Health Resource Center at BC Children’s Hospital.
How You Can Support
Every little bit helps! If you want to help spread awareness to families and children about the mental health resources available to them, we encourage you to donate to our cause. Events like the Kind Mind Festival helped to reduce stigma, encourage conversation and most importantly, got resources into the hands of children and families who need them. It’s thanks to donors like you that this is possible. Thank you so much for your participation and contribution!
About The Kelty Foundation
At the Kelty Foundation, our mission is to create a meaningful impact by funding organizations dedicated to reaching and supporting youth precisely when and how they need it most. Over the past 15 years, we raised close to 8 million and achieved significant milestones, including:
The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre at BC Children's Hospital
The Kelty Dennehy Mental Health Resource Centre at Lions Gate Hospital
VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation - Centre for Excellence - Depression Research
BC Crisis Centre -Suicide Prevention Workshops and 1-on-1 Chat Lines
Key partnerships with BC Crisis Centre, UBC,, Vancouver General Hospital, Jack.org, Whistler Community Services and more.
The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation came to be when Kerry and Ginny Dennehy lost their 17-year-old son, Kelty, to depression. Their grief ignited a determination to help other children and youth access mental health support. Our aim is to increase prevention, addressing the determinants of mental health problems to more effectively curb and manage them; and improve access to care, making it easier and more available to those in need.
About the Kelty Mental Health Resource Center at BC Children’s Hospital
We provide mental health and substance use information, resources, and peer support to families across BC. We also provide information and resources to people of all ages with an eating disorder or disordered eating concern. All of our services are free of charge, and you can reach us over the phone (1-800-665-1822), by email (keltycentre@cw.bc.ca), by Zoom video call (please contact us to arrange), or in person. www.keltymentalhealth.ca/
About Tsawwassen Mills SHOPPING CENTER
From family friendly events, to music, culture, art, architecture, fashion, food and entertainment, we’re bigger than just a shopping destination…we’re bringing community together for an unrivaled shopping experience. Find endless inspiration within our exceptional mix of premium fashion brands, factory outlets and first-to-market retailers. With spacious aisles, convenient free parking and an array of culinary delights in our vibrant 20,000 square foot food court, it’s never been easier to find everything you need to enjoy the moment and express your personal style.
