The Vancouver Province reminds readers this month is the two-year anniversary of Rick Rypien's suicide.
Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa , who was a close friend to Rypien, has become active with Mindcheck.ca. The resource-based website dedicated to helping people understand the challenges of mental illness. The Raise-it-4-Ryp Golf Tournament, a legacy charity event, will be held Tuesday at Mayfair Lakes Golf Course and Country Club.
Bieksa has made it clear he's determined to honour Rypien by bringing public awareness and support to those struggling with mental-health issues.
"There's still not a whole lot of education out there," Bieksa admitted. "If you don't have a close friend or relative who suffers from it, you're pretty unaware of it.
"I'm trying to educate players. I'm trying to educate people.
"It's not the most comfortable situation for me. Some of those memories and moments (I share) are hard.
"I'm a private person and I like to keep those moments to myself.
"But the reason I share them is that it can help so many other people. I push myself out of my comfort zone to help out.
"This is what Rick wanted. Rick wanted to help out younger people suffering from the disease.
"I'm carrying out his wish for him."
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