Achi news desk-
More than 600 Calgarians took part in the BMO Kids Can Talk Walk.
The five kilometer walk was in Parc Heddwch, located at 844 2 Ave. SW, is one of 17 walks across the country on Sunday.
The event benefits Kids Help Phone which is Canada’s only national 24/7 mental health e-service offering free confidential multilingual support for young people.
Global events have prompted an increase in calls, officials said.
“Last year, Kids Help Phone had over four million interactions with youth, and since the pandemic, nearly 19 million,” said Winnette Sampson, Kids Help Phone’s interim VP of philanthropy and community partnerships.
“We know we need to be there for youth and give them the tools they need so they have someone to talk to without judgement, no matter what the challenge they have and no matter the feelings they have.”
Combined, the national walks have raised $3.7 million toward Kids Help Phone’s $300 million goal.
You can learn more at KidsHelpPhone.ca.
