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Chateau Whistler Event Newspaper Photo

A photo and caption from the Pique on Thursday September 15, 2005. The photo features Kerry Dennehy handing out plaques to members of the Guardians of Kelty's circle at a fundraising event held at the Chateau Whistler. The event was hosted by The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation. Found in a scrapbook.

4th Annual Charity Event Booklet

An 11 page booklet from The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation's 4th Annual event. The booklet contains a menu for the 3 meals served, a welcome letter, names the foundation directors and member, lists the items for the Silent Auction and Live Auction, and lists the individuals and businesses who donated the items for the auctions. Found in a scrapbook.

Drive FORE Life Advertisement and Schedule of Events

A small advertisement for The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation's 4th Annual Drive FORE Life Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler on September 10-11, 2005. The aim of the event is to educate and fundraise for programs for teenage depression. The advertisement features a photo of Kelty Patrick Dennehy. The back of the page lists the schedule of events for the evening, including dinner and an auction. Found in a scrapbook.

Books

Two books documenting Kerry and Ginny Dennehy's experiences dealing with their son's (Kelty Patrick Dennehy) suicide after years of depression and their daughter's death in Thailand, their resolve to start the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation to educate and provide mental health resources for young people, and their cross-Canada cycle to raise awareness and money for the cause.

Choosing Hope : a mother's story of love, loss, and survival

Accession number WA_2015_023_01

A book by Ginny Dennehy relaying the experiences as she dealt with the suicide of her son Kelty, and death of her daughter Riley eight years later as a result of a heart attack.

The summary on the back cover reads: "Ginny Dennehy's world turned upside down when her son, Kelty, in the grip of depression, committed suicide at the age of seventeen. Just eight years later, her daughter, Riley, died of a heart attack in Thailand. Candid and deeply moving, Ginny's story conveys the message that even in the wake of unspeakable tragedy, there is hope."

Biographical Sketch on back cover: "Ginny Dennehy is devoted to maintaining her children's legacy through the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation, which works to prevent depression-related suicide in young people, while supporting projects such as the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. She lives with her husband, Kerry, in Whistler, British Columbia."

Handwritten dedication on title page recto reads: "To our community of Whistler, may there always be hope, no matter what happens." Signed by Ginny Dennehy.

Order of British Columbia Appointment Letter

An enveloped letter from Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia, notifying Kerry and Ginny Dennehy of their appointment to the Order of BC and inviting them to the ceremony and reception on June 15, 2015 at Government House in Victoria. Envelope also includes a list of all 2015 appointments to the Order of BC on a separate page.

WELL into the Future magazine - Lions Gate Hospital Foundation

Accession number: WA_2015_023_06
Lions Gate Hospital Foundation's 'Well into the Future' 2014/2015 issue, in which Kerry and Ginny Dennehy are listed as benefactors in the 2014 Chairman's Circle Membership section on page 14, and a newspaper insert featuring a thank-you to The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation for the initiative to establish The Kelty Dennehy Mental Health Resource Centre.

Dennehy and Hume honoured as pillars of B.C. with Diamond Jubilee medals

A newspaper article from the Whistler Question entitled "Dennehy and Hume honoured as pillars of B.C. with Diamond Jubilee medals." The article discusses the medal awarded to Ginny Dennehy for her work raising awareness about mental health through the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation and Rick Hume for his years of work with the sport of downhill skiing. Found in a scrapbook.

Drive Fore Life 2006 Schedule Booklet

A booklet from the 5th Annual Drive Fore Life Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation held in 2006. The booklet contains a schedule of events, a welcome letter, a list of silent and live auction items, donors, and the menu for the 3 meals offered for the weekend. The front page features a photo of Kelty Dennehy. Found in a scrapbook.

Couple raises $500k for new Lions Gate mental health centre + duplicate

A newspaper article from the North Shore Outlook on February 14, 2013 about the work Ginny and Kerry Dennehy have done with the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation to raise awareness about mental health issues. The article discusses the new Mental Health Resource Centre at the Lions Gate Hospital, Ginny Dennehy's awarding of the Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Dennehy family's upcoming cross-Canada cycling trip. Found in a scrapbook. 1 duplicate.

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