In 2019, my son, Tyler Lambert, died by suicide.  He was 18 years old.  Prior to his death, Tyler was enrolled in his second year in the Community Justice and Services Program at our local college.  It was his goal to gain employemnt in Corrections or Policing.

Research shows that mental illness is the most important risk factor for suicide.  In those ages 15-34, suicide is the second leading cause of death among Canadians.

The tragic circumstances of Tyler's death have motivated his family and friends to raise funds and awareness concerning mental health and suicide, while honouring Tyler's memory.  On July 7-9, 2023, the fourth annual Tyler Lambert Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament is scheduled at the Willie Pratt Sports Field in Amherstview.  Funds are raised primarily through an online raffle, merhcandise sales, and tournment fees.  Further information regarding this established fundraiser can be viewed on our Facebook group page "WE PLAY FOR TYLER" https://www.facebook.com/groups/263161421667700.  

All fundraising proceeds are donated to Maltby Centre, specifically to the Tyler Lambert Memorial Fund https://maltbycentre.ca, https://www.facebook.com/MaltbyCentre, https://maltbycentre.ca/news/tyler-lambert-memorial-fund.  Maltby Centre is a local charity and not-for-profit agency that provides free access to evidence-based resources including counselling, therapy, and intensive services to children and youth and their families.  To date, WE PLAY FOR TYLER has raised over $52 000.  In 2021, we collaborated with Maltby Centre to establish a memorial fund in Tyler's name.  The Tyler Lambert Memorial Fund provides financial resources to support the Centre's clients in sport and recreation who may not otherwise have been able to access these activities.  This initiative has had a very strong uptake since it's inception.  

We are seeking support from community partners in the form of merchandise donations for our online raffle. 

Thank you for your consideration.