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“After 18 years as a law enforcement officer with the Canada Border Services Agency, I’ve seen firsthand the mental health challenges that plague our veterans, first responders, and emergency personnel,” he shared. “I’ve also lived through those challenges myself.”

“I realized that talking about mental health isn’t enough; we need to take action. Right now, as I’m writing this response, I’m on day 75 of my cross-Canada journey, running across this incredible country.”

Latti is a retired bodybuilder, Brazilian jiujitsu competitive athlete, and an ultramarathoner. He will also become the first person of colour to run across Canada on the country’s longest run for mental health.

“The goal is simple to raise $1 million for mental health and, just as importantly, spark thousands of conversations about the realities of mental health, especially for first responders,” explained Latti, who began his run in B.C. and will end in the Maritimes.

“Every day of the run has been unique. People have come out to run a few km with me, offering words of encouragement and showing that mental health awareness resonates with everyone. Whether it’s families cheering from their driveways, communities organizing to meet me along the route, or individuals joining me for portions of the daily 50km, Canadians have embraced this journey in ways I never expected.”

So far, Latti has raised nearly $200,000 of his goal, with the funds going to support five charities:

• Jack.org, which supports youth-focused mental health
• Their Opportunity, which focuses on youth physical and mental health
• Together We Can, B.C’s largest drug and alcohol recovery center serving men and women
• Wounded Warriors Canada, which serves veterans and first responders
• Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, which works with men across Canada

Donations to support Latti can be made online. The Sach-in-Motion founder explains that the fund is managed by Ontario-based non-profit The Veritas Foundation, which helps safeguard all the funds raised.

Before his current run across the country, Latti had raised over $80,000 for BC Yukon Legion Command, Honour House Society, and various mental health initiatives.

“I truly believe that this mental health crisis is the greatest existential threat of our generation,” he added. “Every mind matters, and we need to do a lot more to help each other. While it can feel overwhelming, it comes down to creating space and helping each other.”

“Reach out to that person you are thinking about and ask them how they are doing. It’s about all of us running to one another, not past each other. Community, connection, and movement are at the heart of Sach in Motion. Mental health isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a collective responsibility.”