Messages to Michael from Welcome Home Event

Amazing man, amazing teacher, and amazing change!

You are an inspiration. Thank you Michael for making such a difference!
– Tammy

Go Michael! Langara loves you. Keep up the good work! The bike ride was awesome.
– Love Constance, Langara College

You inspire me! Way to go!

Mr. Schratter! You made it back to Vancouver! Congratulations! It felt like a month ago you left to cycle around the world. You changed the world! Congratulations!
– Marian

Dear Mr. Schratter, Sorry I wasn’t able to be here, but I support you 100%! You’re the best!!!!
– Jesse Costucci-Phillips

Way to go!

I am 18 years old and I want to help people with mental illness. I was diagnosed with PTSD. Used to be very ashamed of having a mental illness. But now my mental illness is my greatest gift. It has given me so much: growth, insight, compassion, empathy and, strangely, a better sense of humour.

Fabulous! Great inspiration.

So proud to have a friend who has accomplished so much. Welcome home.
– Jen & Rolando

We bike, we ride, and we’re awesome!
– Adelene, Langara

Your speech was so incredible! Very beautiful and emotional. You are a big inspiration to me! You’ve helped me through things. Thank you! You’re amazing!
– Love Sam Kohlen

You’re an inspiration! From someone battling mental illness, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Great job! You have inspired me. Thank you!

Mr. Schratter, Welcome home! I never imagined I would see you like this a year ago. I’m thankful and proud to have had you as my teacher at Oppenheimer. Thanks for inspiring me as well as many others through your initiatives!
– Rachel Lee

Thank you for making our community a better place.

Michael, I always looked forward to reading about your journey and experience in 24H. Congrats o your achievement. You are an inspiration!
– Love Stephanie

Michael, With much admiration and appreciation for your vision. Love & blessings.
– Mary Kohlen

Your bipolar was uplifting!

We want you to know that you are an inspiration!

Welcome home Michael! Wonderful to have you back. Well done!

We wheely missed you. Seat you soon! You handled a great ride. Welcome home!
– Mom, Dad, Marian, Mitch, Ruby, Kaylee

Congratulations Michael! Thanks for raising awareness of mental illness!
– Love Greta & Evan

Congratulations Mike!
– Your cousins

Thanks for doing this Michael. You make us proud. Way to go!
– Brendan

This is a great event! You are an inspiration Michael! The ride was awesome!
– Constance, Langara College

Your message and journey are both inspirational and touching. You have opened a lot of minds to the idea that mental health is acceptable. I have dealt with mental health for a while and you, as my teacher, have helped me reach out and get help. You’re amazing and always were my favourite teacher!
– Lacey

Great job! Keep it up!!

Simply inspirational!
– Adelene, Langara

You have motivated many!

Bravo and thanks!

Mr. Schratter, You were always one of my favourite teachers! You are a big inspiration!