This Oct. 23, as he has done for three years, Langley City resident Mike Gee will visit a local bakery and ask if there is a birthday cake that is waiting for pickup that day, because he would like to pay for it.

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Since Seamus died, at the age of 16, on Oct. 27, 2019, Mike has become a tireless campaigner for mental health initiatives, including raising funds for Foundry Langley, which offers free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support for young people.

He founded the non-profit that helps local students access trades programs, as well as community and school sports programs.

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On Sunday, June 4, the second annual 3K SeamusB次元官网网址� Stroll will take place in Campbell Valley Regional Park, at 8th Avenue and 204th Street.

Registration will open at 10 a.m. with the walk scheduled to start at 11 a.m.

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More information can be found at the e.

There will be a by-donation barbecue, operated by Township of Langley firefighters.

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