CASP still looking for donations

Representatives from the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention attended the April 8 council meeting to thank the city for its support of the upcoming CASP conference May 15 to 18.

The city is hosting a community feast and games night for workshop participants. CASP is expecting up to 800 participants, organizer Brian Doherty said.

Although the group has received many donations from organizations, businesses and individuals, it is still looking for any additional financial help it can get.

“We didn’t come here looking for money,” Sheila Levy told council, “but if there is any money available…”

The cost of translation services alone is more than $10,000, Doherty added.

The group has planned more than 100 presentations over the four-day conference, including one from Nunavut’s chief coroner.