BMO Presents 15th Annual Kids Help Phone Charity Walk
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E-mailTORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/25/16 -- Kids Help Phone's Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO marks 15 years of fundraising at this year's May 1st events. As Canada's largest charity walk in support of children and youth, and with new sites added this year, the annual event is expected to bring together thousands of Canadians for the cause at 35 locations across the country.
Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7 counselling and information service for youth, offering free, bilingual, confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling from professionally qualified staff. Much of the revenue needed to maintain this valuable service is raised through the annual walk.
"From the inception of Kids Help Phone, BMO has been a proud partner helping to raise awareness for this great cause," said Gilles Ouellette, Wealth Management Group Head, BMO Financial Group. "As that tradition continues into our fourth year as presenting sponsor for Walk so Kids Can Talk, it only becomes more meaningful to see the growth of the communities coming together to join us, and the impact the Walk has for so many youth across the country."
In addition to community support, the event attracts Canadian star power for the cause, with appearances from athletes, musicians and actors. Notably this year, singer Nikki Y. and media personality Marie-Claude Savard will emcee the Toronto and Montreal walk locations respectively.
"The Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO raises essential funds to ensure Kids Help Phone is always open for kids," says Sharon Wood, President and CEO, Kids Help Phone. "Kids are dealing with more complex issues than ever before and need our help to safely navigate the complex road to adulthood. As a charity, we need donations to help make sure young people can always reach professional counselling and online support when they need it most. By raising money through the Walk, you are directly helping young people develop their skills and build strengths that will enable them to deal with life's challenges and stay safe from harm."
For those who are interested in making a contribution or signing up for this year's Walk, please visit http://walksokidscantalk.ca/ to register or donate, and join the social conversation using #KidsHelpPhoneWalk.
LOCATIONS
WHEN: Sunday, May 1, 2016
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PROVINCE ADDRESS REGISTRATION WALK START(i)
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Alberta Festival Market - Eau Claire 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Plaza
139 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
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Hawrelak Park 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
9330 Groat Road, Edmonton
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British Columbia Aldergrove Lake Regional Park 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Pepin Brook Trail, 27240 8th
Avenue, Langley
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Waterfront Park Rhapsody Plaza 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1200 Water Street,
Kelowna
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Country Club Centre 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
98-3200 Island Highway North,
Nanaimo
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David Lam Park 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1300 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver
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Polson Park 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
2600 Highway 6
Vernon
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Braefoot Elementary School 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
1440 Harrop Road, Victoria
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Manitoba University of Winnipeg - 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Duckworth Centre
400 Spence Street,
Winnipeg
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Newfoundland & Bowring Park - Bungalow 11:00 a.m. Noon
Labrador 305 Waterford Bridge Rd., St.
John's
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Cornerbrook - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Lion's Club
87 Midland Row
Pasadena
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New Brunswick Wilmot Park 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m.
15 Saunders St.,
Fredericton
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Mapleton Park & Rotary Pavilion 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m.
600 Mapleton Road,
Moncton
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Nova Scotia Halifax Emera Oval 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m.
5775 Cogswell St.,
Halifax
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Ontario Southshore Community Centre 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie
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Kingston Park 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Paxton Drive,
Chatham
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Bay Ridges Kinsman Park 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
705 Sandy Beach Rd., Pickering
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F.H. Sherman Recreation Park 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
388 First Rd. East,
Stoney Creek
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Lemoine Point Conservation Area 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
1441 Coverdale Drive Entrance,
Kingston
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Waterloo Region Museum & Doon 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Village
10 Huron Rd.,
Kitchener
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Thames Park 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
15 Ridout Street S.,
London
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Streetsville Memorial Park 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
335 Church St., Mississauga
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Jaycee Gardens Park 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
543 Ontario Street,
St. Catharines
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Andrew Haydon Park 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
3127 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
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Harrison Park 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
1155 2nd Ave. East, Owen Sound
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Nicholls Oval Pavilion 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
725 Armour Road, Peterborough
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Canatara Park - Seaway Kiwanis 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
1200 Lake Chipican Drive, Sarnia
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Woodbine Park 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Coxwell Ave. & Lakeshore Blvd.
E., Toronto
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Derwent Park 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
7515 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor
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Boyd Conservation Area 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
8739 Islington Ave., Vaughan
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Prince Edward UPEI, Alumni Canada Games 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m.
Island Centre,
550 University Ave.,
Charlottetown
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Rodd Mill River Resort 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m.
180 Mill Rd., Route 136
O'Leary
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Quebec Angrignon Park 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
3400 Boulevard des Trinitaires,
Montreal
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Saskatchewan University of Regina, Riddell 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Centre
3737 Wascana Pkwy.,
Regina
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Saskatoon Fieldhouse 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
2020 College Dr., Saskatoon
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(i)All times local
Virtual Walks:
Alberta: Grand Prairies, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer
British Columbia: Prince George
Manitoba
New Brunswick: Saint John
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario: Brantford, Burlington - Milton, Huntsville, Sudbury, Thunder Bay
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
About BMO Financial Group
Established in 1817, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services provider based in North America. With total assets of $699 billion as of January 31, 2016, and close to 47,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.
About Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is charity that provides counselling and referrals as the only national helpline for young people. Since 1989, it has offered kids and teens hope and support through its confidential and anonymous service. As an organization that speaks with young people every day, Kids Help Phone works to share their perspectives and improve their well-being on a societal level. Kids Help Phone raises the majority of its revenue from individuals, foundations, corporations, and community fundraising.
Contacts: Media Contacts: Michelle Agnelo (416) 867-3996 [email protected] Kids Help Phone (416) 586-5437 [email protected] Internet: www.bmo.com http://walksokidscantalk.ca/ Twitter: @BMOmedia @KidsHelpPhone
Source: BMO Financial Group and Kids Help Phone
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