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Walk So Kids Can Talk

April 19, 2019 /

This year marks 30 years of Kids Help Phone—three decades of offering a lifeline to kids navigating some of the hardest, loneliest moments of their lives. Three decades of listening, supporting, and reminding young people that they are never alone.

If there’s one thing that has always been a soft spot for me, it’s people in pain. Kids, teens, even adults—anyone who feels helpless, lost, or unsure of how to navigate life’s hardest chapters. And let’s be honest—we’ve all been there. Bullying. Family struggles. Loss. Abuse. A diagnosis that changes everything. Life can be a lot. And for young people who are still learning how to name their emotions, how to ask for help, how to feel safe in their own skin, it can feel completely overwhelming. Who do you turn to when you don’t even know where to start?

That’s where Kids Help Phone steps in. It’s a service that offers something many of us desperately needed growing up, a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental place to simply be heard. To vent, to ask questions, to seek guidance. To be met with compassion instead of shame. And the best part? It’s free.

No barriers. No stigma. Just a human on the other end of the line saying, “I hear you. I see you. You are not alone.” If there’s one thing research has made clear, it’s that bottling things up doesn’t work. Trauma doesn’t just disappear. Pain doesn’t just dissolve because we push it aside. And yet, so many people do exactly that, not because they want to, but because they don’t know what else to do. Maybe they’ve been told to “toughen up.” Maybe they’re afraid of being a burden. Maybe they don’t even have the words to explain what they’re going through. Kids Help Phone breaks that silence. They provide young people with a place to put their pain. A place where their struggles are validated, where they are guided toward the resources they need. A place where their voice matters. And they do it all on donations.

On May 5th, I’ll be walking in support of Kids Help Phone for the annual Walk So Kids Can Talk, presented by Bank of Montreal. This walk isn’t just about fundraising. It’s about hope. It’s about sending a message to every kid out there who feels like no one understands: “We see you. We believe you. We walk for you.”

Held on the first Sunday in May since 2002, this is Canada’s largest walk for youth mental health. It’s a way to ensure that Kids Help Phone can continue offering 24/7 bilingual (English & French) support through professional counselling, information, and volunteer-led assistance. And in a world where kids face more pressure, more comparison, more trauma than ever before—this support is non-negotiable.

If you’ve ever known someone who struggled. If you’ve ever wished you could do something to help. If you believe that every child deserves to feel supported, safe, and heard. I invite you to walk with me. Or, if you can’t be there in person, to donate—because every little bit makes a difference. This isn’t just about raising money. It’s about raising awareness. It’s about making sure the next generation knows that they are never alone, no matter what they’re going through.

If you’d like to sponsor me and contribute to this incredible cause, you can donate through the link below.

Together, let’s make sure that every young person in Canada knows that when they reach out for help, someone will be there to answer. Because being seen, being heard, and being supported can change everything. And every child deserves that.

If you or anyone you know is going through a hard time please speak up or help them to! You are truly not alone!! For more information on this wonderful organisation: https://walksokidscantalk.ca/

Let’s make this world a better place, support our youth and show them they are loved and never alone!

Peace, Love & Walk so kids can talk xoxo

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