The first annual Surrey Walk so Kids Can Talk event took place last Sunday (May 7) at Holland Park.
The walk raised funds for Kids Help Phone, which offers free professional counselling to more than 10,000 youth from 183 B.C. communities every year.
Surrey’s event chairperson Martin Straith said about 300 people attended the local event, and that across the province about $400,000 was raised at six different walks.
“Our objectives are to raise awareness so every Surrey youth is aware of these services, raise funds to ensure these services are maintained, and to have a fun family event that the people and businesses of Surrey enjoy and support,” said Straith.
“Surrey is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada with a growing and diverse youth population. There are many challenges for young people in Surrey and via the Surrey Walk so Kids Can Talk we are trying to build a supportive community for the Surrey Youth,” he added.
The Kids Help Phone toll-free line is 1-800-668-6868. Visit kidshelpphone.ca for more information.
To learn more about the walk visit walksokidscantalk.ca.
