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For more than 36 years, Kids Help Phone has been a trusted, free and confidential space where young people across Canada can get help and express how they’re feeling—no matter what they’re going through. 

Fundraising for the Walk helps ensure young people, across communities, identities and experiences, can access the support they deserve—any time they need it.

HOW TO GET STARTED

  1. Register online
    Register as an individual or join/start a team by asking friends, family, colleagues or classmates to join you on Sunday, May 3rd.  You can participate at one of our in-person events, virtually or with your school and show young people across Canada that they're never alone! 
     
  2. Set your fundraising goal (suggested fundraising minimum $250)
    Setting a realistic fundraising goal will keep you motivated and give you something concrete to work toward. Raising these funds helps support young people and helps you earn rewards.
     
  3. Share your reason for participating and build your connection to the cause
    Whether it’s on your online profile page or through personal emails and social media, share your reason for supporting the young people in Canada. You might be surprised by how your family and friends support your efforts!
     
  4. Let your friends, family, colleagues or classmates know that you’re a champion in your community!
    Make a list of all the people you know and invite them to support your fundraising, at whatever level feels right for them. Reach out by phone, text, email or social media.
     
For more great fundraising advice and ideas, check out our fundraising tips and tools.

FUNDRAISING TIPS & TOOLS

Support your fundraising efforts with these simple tips and tools.

 

PLEDGE FORM

Track any funds raised in person by printing our pledge form. You can print as many as you need! 

To make sure your fundraising efforts are credited to your page, please fill in your participant details at the top of the pledge form. 

General Participant Pledge Form 

Team BMO Pledge Form 
 


POSTER

Spread the word! Share our poster at your workplace or school to promote your fundraising activities and highlight the details that matter most.
 


DOWNLOADABLE INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS:


 

DOWNLOADABLE TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS:


 


SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT

Check out our social media toolkit for ready-to-share content you can use across your networks to help boost participation and donations. 



OFFLINE FUNDRAISING

  • WHAT DO I DO WITH CASH DONATIONS?
    Add cash donations to your fundraising page by following these steps:  Go to your personal fundraising page and donate directly through the “Donate” button.   Enter the donation amount and the donor’s details (full name, address and email) to ensure they receive their tax receipt. 

    Use your credit card to make the donation.
  • WHAT DO I DO WITH CHEQUE DONATIONS?

    Add cheque donations:  Please make sure cheques are made out to Kids Help Phone Foundation, with a memo for Walk so Kids Can Talk. Send the cheque(s) together with your completed Pledge form to: 


    Kids Help Phone Foundation 
    c/o BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk 
    439 University Ave., Suite 200 
    Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8 

    We will allocate the money to your fundraising page and issue a tax receipt to the donor. 
  • ARE YOU A TEAM BMO MEMBER WITH CASH/CHEQUE DONATIONS?
    You can pre-deposit your cash and/or cheques at any BMO branch and mail your completed pledge form to Kids Help Phone. 

    Please note that if the information is incomplete, your donations may not be added to your personal page. 

    Kids Help Phone Foundation 
    c/o BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk 
    439 University Ave., Suite 200 
    Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8 


FUNDRAISING TIPS

Not sure where to start? These fundraising tips are designed to help you engage your network—online or in person—and build momentum for a cause that matters.

  • START STRONG

    Consider making the first donation to your own fundraising page to lead by example and set a bold - but achievable - goal.

  • SHARE YOUR WHY

    Let people know why youth mental health matters to you.  A personal story helps create connection and encourage others to support your efforts.

  • USE SOCIAL TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
    Share your fundraising page across your social channels so your network can easily learn more, show support and donate.

 

EARN REWARDS ALONG THE WAY

  • FUNDRAISING REWARDS

    You can earn fundraising rewards as you hit milestones!

    Tip: Leverage your fundraising reward gift card as a draw for everyone who supports you with a donation!

    Fundraising rewards

 

TEAM FUNDRAISING IDEAS

If you’re fundraising with a team, consider working together and recording funds as a team gift. Here are a few easy, flexible ideas: 

  • TRIVIA NIGHT

    Host a trivia challenge in person or virtually and invite participants to donate to play. 

  • ONLINE AUCTION
    Use platforms like 32auctions.com to auction items or experiences. 
  • BINGO NIGHT
    Share digital bingo cards and invite participants to donate to join the game.
  • THEME OR DRESS DOWN DAYS
    Encourage small donations in exchange for a casual, themed or spirit day. 
  • EXECUTIVE CHALLENGE
    When a fundraising goal is reached, leaders take on a fun or bold challenge to celebrate the milestone. 

*Please note that team donations do not count towards fundraising reward totals.

FUNDRAISING REWARDS

To thank participants who fundraise in support of Kids Help Phone, eligible individual fundraisers can earn rewards. 

Individual fundraising rewards 

Raise $250 or more to unlock an exclusive e-gift card from select top retailers as a thank you for your efforts. Every dollar makes a difference, and you may be surprised by how easy it is to engage your network and make an impact. 

Start fundraising today to claim your reward. 

Funds Raised Incentive Level
$250 - $499.99 $25
$500 - $999.99 $50
$1,000 - $2,499.99 $100
$2,500 - $4,999.99 $250
$5,000+ $500

Eligibility

Rewards will be emailed to eligible individual participants following the final tally of the event.

All donations must be recieved on or before May 31, 2026 to be eligible for individual rewards.  Rewards will be given based on total fundraising amount submitted (i.e. donations raised both online and offline).

Eligible participants must claim the reward no later then November 30, 2026. Rewards cannot be claimed beyond the deadline and will be forfeited.  Once redeemed, rewards themselves do not expire.

To maximize your impact, you may donate the value of your reward back to KHP. When you do, you will recieve a tax receipt as acknowledgement of your donation.

Volunteer

Kids Help Phone relies on the support of volunteers to help make our BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk a success.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER