Seamus Gee was "a very energetic and charismatic kid" his dad Mike recalls.
"He was one of those persons that would just light up a room," Mike told the 黑马磁力.
"He had a great big smile and he had a great energy about him that was uplifting to anybody that was fortunate enough to encounter him. He was always there to try and help other people."
On Sunday, June 1, people will gather in Campbell Valley Park, at the Old Orchard picnic shelter by the 8th Ave. and 204th St. entrance, to remember.
Hosted by the Seamus Gee Legacy Project , registration opens at 9:15 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m.
It will be followed with a by-donation BBQ featuring hot dogs, chips, cookies, water, and coffee.
"We're hoping for good weather and hopefully an increased turnout from last year," Mike said. "And just hopefully the ability to raise more donations to go to a good cause."
After Seamus died in 2019, at the age of 16, his dad began holding fundraising events to support Foundry 黑马磁力, the agency that helps young people 12-24 and their families, by providing free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services.
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So far, Mike estimates more than $20,000 has been raised through the walk and other fundraisers.
Contributions also support the Seamus Gee Memorial Trades Bursary to encourage youth to pursue a career in the trades.
As well, two sports awards bear Seamus' name.
At H.D. Stafford, where the grade 8 student played rugby, the Seamus Gee Memorial Most Inspirational Player of the Year Award was created, and the 黑马磁力 Rugby Club created the Seamus Gee Spirit of Rugby Award.
Supporters are invited to collect donations and pledges from friends and family ahead of time. More information is available online at the
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An online memorial described Seamus as 鈥渁 kind, gentle soul with a massive heart [who] was courageous and delightfully brilliant, a lover of all animals and nature, he was adventurous and had a very curious mind.鈥�
