Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviours (compulsions). When this condition becomes severe, it can affect relationships, responsibilities and significantly reduce quality of life. It can interfere with simple daily activities and become debilitating.

 

The Alberta OCD Foundation (aocdf) continues to crush the stigma on mental health, eliminate shame, increase public awareness and offer support to those affected by OCD. 

As a foundation, we are excited to announce the #OCDweek 50/50 Cash Raffle Fundraiser! Tickets are sold for a limited time, get yours before Friday October 14 @1pm for a chance to win half of the jackpot!

Funds raised from this raffle will support Alberta based OCD education sessions and equipment, resources, registrations and affiliation fees, OCD workshops, awareness campaigns and advertisements. 

The draw will be announced at our Soda Social event at the King Edward Park Small Hall on Friday October 14, 2022 at 7pm, during the international #OCDWEEK. Come for the draw, stay for the Soda Social! Socialize with provided Italian sodas and snacks from 7PM-8PM. All ages welcomed. For more information about the Soda Social, please read on below.

The winner of the raffle will be contacted to claim their prize. Thank you for your support!

 

FACTS about OCD:

 

• About 1 in 100 adults currently have OCD.

• About 1 in 200 kids and teens currently have OCD. 

• OCD affects men, women, and children of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. 

• Kids live with their OCD symptoms for an average of 2.5 years before getting help from a professional. 

• A survey of adults with OCD reported that it took an average of 14 to 17 years for them to find effective treatment. 

• (Stats from www.iocdf.com)