This will be the final year for this event so we do hope that you can join us.

Your support is so much appreciated. We have had 7 wonderful years with this event but like all things... it's time for a change. The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation is still alive and well. We will continue to raise funds and support program to make a difference in depression related suicide in young people by taking a leadership role in education, effective treatments and research.

This years theme for our final event is "Celebrate"... celebrate Kelty’s life, our accomplishments, our partnerships, our sponsors, our volunteers... so that means every single one of you. We need to celebrate all that you have done over the years to help us make a difference for depression related suicide in young people.

We have Fab George and the Zodiac’s back for the Friday night Rock and Roll at Buffalo Bills, Saturday night Gala event at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler with Eric Waugh painting, Ali Milner in the Jazz Bar, the Azuure Dream Diva’s and many other surprises for the evening. Sunday we are up bright and early for the golf with breakfast in the Woodland Terrace, Golf at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler where there are many unbelievable prizes once again to win, back to the Woodlands Terrace for the wrap up BBQ and final thanks to all of you.

Prices for this Year's Events:
* Early Bird price of $500 (which includes the Gala, Breakfast, golf and wrap up BBQ)
* After Aug 2, 2008 the price is $550.00
* Gala Dinner $125 ( also includes, breakfast and BBQ)
* Rock and Roll at Buffalo Bills on Friday Aug 22 is 25.00 per person

Book Early as we are sure to fill up quickly for this years final event.

Thank you so much for your support. We do look forward to seeing you all.

More Info: http://www.thekeltyfoundation.org/golf1.htm
Online Registration: https://secure.thekeltyfoundation.org/regform.php
Online Donation: https://secure.thekeltyfoundation.org/donationform.php

Please pass this email on to those who you might think would be interested in attending.

Ginny Dennehy
The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation
8027 Nicklaus North Blvd
Whistler, BC V0N 1B8
Office: 604 938 3110
Cell: 604 935 4868

Friday, August 22, Rock & Roll Night - 7:00 to 11 p.m. "Fabulous George & The Zodiacs" entertain at Buffalo Bills night club in Whistler. Ticket are purchased with tournament registration or at the door of Buffalo Bills. $25 per person admission includes two complimentary drinks and lots of old time fun.

Saturday, August 23, Gala Dinner & Auction - 6:00 pm start This great event is hosted in the beautiful McDonald Ballroom at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The evening includes a fantastic line-up of special speakers and entertainment, a live painting performance by artist Eric Waugh and cocktails, dinner, silent & live auction with unique, theme and high-market items included.

Sunday, August 24, Breakfast, Golf Tournament and Wrap-up BBQ Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club or the Whistler Golf Course. Includes breakfast, golf tourney shot gun start with best ball scoring and prizes followed by a BarBQ.

Special accommodation rates for the weekend are also available at Whistler's Fairmont Chateau.

>> Get more DRIVE FORE LIFE information and register online.

The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation was established in 2001 to prevent depression related suicide in young people and to honor their son Kelty who took his life at age 17, after suffering the ravages of depression.

The Foundation has raised almost 3 million dollars, since its inception and is one of the biggest contributors to depression prevention in Western Canada. Depression is the #2 killer of teens in B.C. and our Foundation needs your support to effectively fund programs to enhance education, care and research.

NEPAL

A Walking Tour of the Sagarmatha National Park

October 2008
Leader: Ken Kissock

Trek: Challenging

A 10 day walking tour of the spectacular Mt. Everest region of Nepal. The Khumbu is the home of the Sherpa, Mt. Everest and four of ten of the highest mountains in the world. The tour will emphasize the unique culture of the Sherpa people who have inhabited this region of Nepal for 500 years. A Buddhist lama from the Tengboche Monastery will accompany the group to interpret the art and architecture of the historic spiritual centres scattered throughout the park.

We fly to the airstrip at Lukla, 9,300', a 50 minute flight via Twin Otter aircraft In two days we reach Namche Bazar, 11,300', the central village of region. Namche is an active trading centre and features a weekly market each Saturday. There, you will see Tibetans and Sherpas trading wares and services at this bazaar in the sky. Guided tours of the 3 ancient gompas (monasteries) of the Khumbu, each built nearly 500 years ago, will be the central feature of this tour. Our maximum elevation will be a comfortable 13,000' where the air is clear and the views of the towering Himalaya are truly awesome. Extra batteries for your digital camera are recommended!

5 days at the Kathmandu Guest House in the heart of Thamel. Farewell dinner at an excellent Nepali restaurant.

Vancouver departure Thu Oct 16, 2008; return Tue Nov 4, 2008

Land Price $2,300 CAD Air Price $2,500 CAD

For More information:
Contact Ken Kissock
Tel: 604-984-7773
Email: ken@second-wind.com

>> Download Trekking Nepal information in PDF format

The 2nd Biennial International Conference:
BRAIN DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING: MAKING SENSE OF THE SCIENCE
July 12-15, 2008
Sheraton Wall Center Hotel in Vancouver, BC

http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html

"One of the best conferences I've been to in 20 years!"
(Inaugural Meeting Attendee)

DISCOUNT ON EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS on APRIL 11

This conference is intended solely as a public service to parents, educators, doctors, therapists, and others find out about breaking news in neuroscience and child development in a way they can understand and USE.

This year, world-famous researchers who are also outstanding speakers will present on:

** RESILIENCE ** in the face of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, or Abuse including:
William Beardslee, Harvard Med Sch: Hope, Meaning & Continuity: Lessons Learned from Developing & Adapting Preventive Interventions for Depression in Families
Bruce Perry, Child Trauma Academy: The Impact of Trauma on Children: A Neurodevelopmental View of Resilience and Vulnerability

and on

Prefrontal Cortex / ADHD / Working-Memory / Self-Control including:
Rosemary Tannock, Univ. of Toronto & Hospital for Sick Kids, a pioneer in ADHD and co-developer of integrated multimedia resources on ADHD for teachers (www.teachadhd.ca)
Torkel Klingberg, who pioneered the role of computer games to improve working memory in children with ADHD (CogMed: www.drshred.ca/cogmed.php)

Besides lectures, meet & talk informally w/ speakers in small groups (max. 30 people) over lunch.

Conference schedule:
www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/BDL_subpages/schedule.html
More info on Speakers:
www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/BDL_subpages/presenters.html
Download a conference brochure:
Brochure in PDF format

Some registration scholarships are available and we will work with people to try to find housing with other conference participants or at less expensive hotels nearby.

For information and registration:
Visit: http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html
Or Call: Toll free in Canada or US: 1-877-328-7744
Email: devcogneuro@gmail.com

* to raise awareness of the magnitude of depression and the effect it has on young people and our society. * to remove the stigma associated with depression by taking a leadership role in education, effective treatments, and the research effort.