Mike Hoefer

Meet Mike Hoefer. Mike’s work on behalf of Canadians suffering from mental illnesses is guided by passion and inspired by his own battle with mental illness.  After being diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1995, Mike struggled to accept his illness, turning to drugs and alcohol and suffering a number of difficult relapses.  Learning to accept his illness enabled Mike to begin to overcome it.  In recent years, Mike has courageously turned his life around.  An important part of Mike’s recovery has come through educating Canadians about mental illness and his own difficult experiences.  His genuine personality, eloquence and positive attitude has empowered many Canadians and has earned Mike interviews and features on CBC Radio-Canada and in the Brandon Sun newspaper.  Mike’s tireless volunteer work on behalf of mental illness sufferers is a benefit to the people of Brandon, Manitoba and an inspiration to all Canadians. Recovery is Possible.