Champion of the Crescent 2025

Champion of the Crescent 2025, presented by EllisDon, brought together corporate partners, community leaders, and passionate paddlers—all united for one important purpose: supporting youth mental health programs. As the regional centre for acute youth mental health, Surrey Memorial Hospital supports children and young adults from all over the Lower Mainland, making this event’s impact reach far beyond the shoreline.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised $225,433 on July 18, 2025! These vital funds will directly support youth through programs like art therapy, therapeutic writing, and sensory interventions, helping them navigate some of life’s toughest moments with the care they need.

This day wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and generosity of our sponsors. Thank you to: 

We also extend our deepest thanks to Bryan Tasaka and the Mind Over Mountain team, along with Paul Latta Drum Group, John Welsh and Los Valientes, Second Cup Café, Save-On-Foods, Starbucks, South Delta Rentals, Crescent Beach Lifeguards, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, and every single volunteer and paddler who made the day unforgettable.

Your support is making a lasting impact. Since 2016, you’ve helped raise over one million dollars. Thank you for standing up for youth mental health. 

Read the story here.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT!

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