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Thumbs Up Foundation receives $500,000 grant

Story by Stacie Gaetz

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Photos by Kristy Reimer

Fall 2020

A local mental health and addictions foundation is making great strides to help shape the future standard of care in Alberta.

Thumbs Up Foundation was established in 2016 as a result of the sudden passing of Kim Titus’ 31-year-old son Jesse Braden. “Brady,” as he was known, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.

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