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Stories Of Impact

Real People. Real Pain. Real Hope.

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Tell us how Sach In Motion has touched your life — whether it gave you hope, made you feel less alone, inspired you to speak up, or honours someone you’ve lost. Your words help us show the real need for this work and the impact it’s making.

I first met Sachin during a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, where he joined us as the special guest DJ. Since then, I’ve followed his journey on Instagram and have been deeply inspired by his courage to speak openly about the mental health challenges he's faced.

His commitment to raising one million dollars for mental health through a 75-day ultra marathon journey is nothing short of incredible. It's not just the physical endurance that’s inspiring—it's his willingness to be vulnerable, to get uncomfortable, and to advocate for something that touches so many lives.

I work for Correctional Service of Canada as a Correctional Officer II and serve as a peer supporter through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team. Every day, I witness how our high-stress environment impacts the mental health of front-line staff and their families. Not long ago, asking for help was seen as weakness—"just suck it up and move on." I’m grateful times are changing, and it’s thanks to powerful ambassadors like Sachin who help lead that change.

Watching his journey has personally encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone too. I recently competed in Judo and completed my first half marathon in 2025—milestones I may not have reached without the daily motivation of seeing him lace up and take on another day.

Hardeep Singh Saroya

Correctional Officer II

I’ve dealt with mental health problems since about 2014 when I got a concussion and had to discontinue High School that year. Fast forward to 2020, and I started suffering from chronic headaches, which still occur to this day. Throughout my time of dealing with my concussion and chronic headaches, I’ve been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and there have been a few instances of self-harming. On top of all of that, my dog of 8 years passed away in 2024 and I was the one to see her stop breathing, which was very traumatizing for me. But through everything I’ve also graduated from high school, graduated from Journalism in college, started Early Childhood Education in college and have tried to live life to what I love best, which is spending a lot of time reading books.

Kassia Skorzewska

Student

A few years ago, I stumbled upon Sach online and was immediately struck by a powerful image of him running in the rain, with an ambulance trailing behind. That moment sparked a fire in me and inspired me to embark on my own fundraising mission.

Fast forward to 2025, and I had the incredible opportunity to join him for a week during his run across Canada. Initially, I thought we’d just be running, raising money, and repeating the process. Little did I know that this experience would turn into something so much more profound. Hearing the stories from people across the nation and witnessing the RV transform into a beacon of hope and comfort was truly awe-inspiring. What Sach is doing is nothing short of amazing, and it takes immense courage to undertake such a journey. But it’s not just Sach; the entire Sachinmotion team has been phenomenal, reaching out, listening, and embracing people as Sach makes his way across Canada.

2025 marks the beginning of an important conversation. While Sach is nearing the end of his run, it’s not the conclusion; it’s the launchpad for something extraordinary. This run has undoubtedly saved lives, providing a platform, comfort, and strength to so many. There’s no price tag you can put on that. I’m proud to call Sach my friend, and I’m grateful to have been part of this journey, supporting him and drawing inspiration from his incredible spirit.

Ian Mawson (Operation Cenotaph)

Correctional Supervisor, BC Corrections

Saw the runners camper today where I'm currently living at a camp site south of Ottawa. Im currently struggling to make ends meet after being released from the CAF for having Adjustment disorder and anxiety for 5 of the almost 10 years in the CAF. This doesn't stop the ranking CAF members from causing mental health issues. I was abused by my COC the MIR on base and the release section making my issues a lot harder to deal with and making me homeless but its nice to know someone is trying to make people more aware of the issues men and members of the forces face during and after their service best of luck on your run Sach hope it goes well the prairies is a long march. Frm Cpl hykawy

Logan H

Reciently Former Army CAF Cpl