In September 2019, our son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, Tyler Lambert, died by suicide. He was 18 years old. Prior to his death, Tyler was enrolled in his second year at St. Lawrence College, Kingston Campus, in the Community Justice and Services program. It was his goal to gain employment in Corrections or Policing.  Research shows that mental illness is the most important risk factor for suicide. In those aged 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 honoring Tyler’s memory. On July 7-9, 2023, the fourth annual Tyler Lambert Memorial 3 Pitch Tournament is scheduled at the Willie Pratt diamonds in Amherstview, Ontario. Funds are raised primarily through raffles, merchandise sales, and tournament 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 ( www.maltbycentre.ca , https://www.facebook.com/MaltbyCentre , https://maltbycentre.ca/news/tyler-lambert-memorial-fund/ )

Maltby Centre is a local (KFL&A) charity and not-for-profit organization 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 $52,000.00 for this organization. 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 its inception.

We are seeking support from community partners in the form of donations for raffles.

Thank you for your consideration. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Shari Laird
613-770-8424
roxi09@gmail.com

Heather Lambert
(613) 572-0509
heatherlambert@sympatico.ca