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The 2026 BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk is a 5 km, family and school-friendly event taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, both in person and virtually across Canada. 

Participants from coast to coast to coast will come together to support Kids Help Phone and help ensure young people always have a place to turn for support. 

Please visit our  locations details page to learn more about where and how you can participate. 

 

How does it work?

Register

Registration only takes a few minutes. Sign up as an individual or create a team, then invite friends, family, colleagues or classmates to join you.

Fundraise

By fundraising for the Walk, you help ensure Kids Help Phone can continue offering free, confidential support to young people across Canada—any time, for any reason.

DONATE

Lead the way by donating to your own fundraising page. Every dollar helps make support possible for youth when they need it most.

 

Event day

Sunday, May 3, 2026: Whether you’re joining us in person, with your company or school, or virtually, we can’t wait to connect with participants across Canada—from coast to coast to coast.

 
 
 

Event Details

Sunday, May 3, 2026, in over 16 locations across Canada.
Find an Event



Frequently Asked Questions

If you can’t find the answer to your question below, please email us at getinvolved@kidshelpphone.ca.

  • Is there a registration fee to participate?
    No, there is no registration fee to participate in the BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk, there is, however, a suggested fundraising minimum of $250.  
  • How will the money I raise be used?
    KHP is a safe and trusted place for young people to Feel Out Loud. Last year, 80% of texters said they felt less upset after interacting with KHP.  By supporting Kids Help Phone, we can continue to support young people wherever they are from coast to coast to coast.  For more information about Kids Help Phone, you can visit our About us page.
  • How do I track my kilometres online?
    You can track your kilometres using the STRAVA app or by manually entering your distance in your online portal. Kilometre tracking is optional and not required to participate.
  • Are there incentives or prizes for top fundraisers or participating schools?
    Yes! All participating schools will receive prize packs to celebrate student participation and encourage fundraising. Students who raise $250 or more will receive a reward card — please see the incentive rewards information under the Fundraise tab.
  • How do people who support me receive tax receipts?

    Supporters who donate online through your fundraising page will automatically receive an official tax receipt by email within 24 hours. 

    For donations made in person (by cash or cheque), tax receipts are issued by Kids Help Phone Foundation once the donation has been properly submitted and processed, using the donor information provided. 

    • Cash donations: 
      Add cash donations by making a donation directly through your personal fundraising page using the Donate button. Enter the donor’s full name, address, and email address, and complete the donation using your credit card. This ensures the donor receives their tax receipt by email. 

    • Cheque donations: 
      Cheques must be made payable to Kids Help Phone Foundation, with Walk so Kids Can Talk noted in the memo line. Please mail cheque(s) along 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 

    Once processed, the donation will be applied to your fundraising page and a tax receipt will be issued to the donor. 

    Important: To issue tax receipts, full names and complete mailing addresses must be provided for all donors. Incomplete information may delay or prevent receipt issuance. 

  • 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?

    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 on Team BMO?

    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 

  • Why is the Walk now fundraising through the Kids Help Phone Foundation, and how does this affect me?
    Kids Help Phone has transitioned to a foundation model to support the long-term sustainability of our services. For participants and donors, nothing changes in how you register, fundraise, or take part in the Walk. Your support continues to directly fund Kids Help Phone’s programs and services for young people across Canada.

More FAQ
  • Is there a registration fee to participate?
    No, there is no registration fee to participate in the BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk, there is, however, a suggested fundraising minimum of $250.  
  • How will the money I raise be used?
    KHP is a safe and trusted place for young people to Feel Out Loud. Last year, 80% of texters said they felt less upset after interacting with KHP.  By supporting Kids Help Phone, we can continue to support young people wherever they are from coast to coast to coast.  For more information about Kids Help Phone, you can visit our About us page.
  • How do I track my kilometres online?
    You can track your kilometres using the STRAVA app or by manually entering your distance in your online portal. Kilometre tracking is optional and not required to participate.
  • Are there incentives or prizes for top fundraisers or participating schools?
    Yes! All participating schools will receive prize packs to celebrate student participation and encourage fundraising. Students who raise $250 or more will receive a reward card — please see the incentive rewards information under the Fundraise tab.
  • How do people who support me receive tax receipts?

    Supporters who donate online through your fundraising page will automatically receive an official tax receipt by email within 24 hours. 

    For donations made in person (by cash or cheque), tax receipts are issued by Kids Help Phone Foundation once the donation has been properly submitted and processed, using the donor information provided. 

    • Cash donations: 
      Add cash donations by making a donation directly through your personal fundraising page using the Donate button. Enter the donor’s full name, address, and email address, and complete the donation using your credit card. This ensures the donor receives their tax receipt by email. 

    • Cheque donations: 
      Cheques must be made payable to Kids Help Phone Foundation, with Walk so Kids Can Talk noted in the memo line. Please mail cheque(s) along 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 

    Once processed, the donation will be applied to your fundraising page and a tax receipt will be issued to the donor. 

    Important: To issue tax receipts, full names and complete mailing addresses must be provided for all donors. Incomplete information may delay or prevent receipt issuance. 

  • 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?

    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 on Team BMO?

    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 

  • Why is the Walk now fundraising through the Kids Help Phone Foundation, and how does this affect me?
    Kids Help Phone has transitioned to a foundation model to support the long-term sustainability of our services. For participants and donors, nothing changes in how you register, fundraise, or take part in the Walk. Your support continues to directly fund Kids Help Phone’s programs and services for young people across Canada.