Annual ‘Walk so Kids Can Talk' raises more than $42K for youth mental health
BMO branch staff and Kids Help Phone volunteers hosted he 13th annual 'Walk so Kids Can Talk' in Barrie, a nationwide initiative to support youth mental health.
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- Cision Canada
BMO Walks for Good: BMO Employees Step Up, Raising almost $2.4 million for Mental Health Services Français
TORONTO and CHICAGO, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO today announced the successful conclusion of its inaugural North American BMO Walks for Good campaign, raising almost $2.4 million CAD and counting in support of mental health organizations across Canada and the United States. Nearly 13,000 members of Team BMO, friends, families, and community members took part in walks held throughout May, including the BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk in support of Kids Help Phone (KHP) in 16 communities across Canada, and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walks in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City. KHP in Canada and NAMI in the U.S. are leading mental health organizations providing essential community services and support. The funds raised through the BMO Walks for Good campaign will help these organizations continue to provide inclusive and equitable e-mental health support across North America. "We are inspired by another powerful demonstration of community, compassion, and commitment by Team BMO who continues to come together in Canada and the U.S. to raise awareness and funds for mental health," said Helen Seibel, Head, Employee and Community Giving at BMO. "These strong results are declarative: mental health matters and Team BMO is committed to the cause. Thank you to the many organizers, volunteers and participants who helped make this campaign a success." BMO has been a partner of KHP since its founding in 1989 and continues to support its mission to transform Canada's youth mental health ecosystem. In 2018, KHP launched its ambitious Feel Out Loud campaign, to which BMO has committed more than $21.4 million CAD. "For 36 years, Kids Help Phone has been a trusted space for any feeling or issue, big or small— empowering young people to feel out loud," said Aaron Sanderson, Group Head and Executive Vice President, Advancement and Donor Experience at Kids Help Phone. "BMO's continued commitment helps us reach even more youth across Canada with accessible mental health support. We're incredibly grateful for the compassion and leadership demonstrated through BMO Walk so Kids can Talk. Together, we ensure help is always there when it's needed most." In the U.S., BMO expanded its industry-leading mental health campaign through its new partnership with NAMI. Since 2024, BMO and its employees have donated over $320,000 USD towards local NAMIWalk events across the country. "The dedication and generosity that we have seen through the support and fundraising efforts of Team BMO for our NAMIWalks program has been inspiring," said Jessica Edwards, Chief Development Officer for NAMI National. "We are grateful for the way BMO employees have championed mental health as a cause and rallied around this opportunity to bring us one step closer to our vision of Mental Health for All." BMO Walks for Good is part of BMO's larger commitment to supporting mental health and wellbeing within the communities we serve and for our employees. The campaign also encourages ongoing conversations around mental health, aiming to reduce stigma and foster meaningful connection. About Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada's only 24/7, free, confidential, and multilingual e-mental health solution. Whether through professional counselling, crisis response, or self-directed mental health resources, KHP has been a trusted space for youth for over 35 years. No matter the feeling or issue, big or small, KHP empowers young people to Feel Out Loud and access support whenever they need it most. KHP knows that young people and the issues they are facing are changing faster than ever. That's why innovation is more than what we do – it's who we are: a global leader in youth mental health that blends technology with empathy to better serve youth. KHP gratefully relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, stakeholder partners, corporate partners and governments to unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their worlds. Join us at About NAMI NAMI National, located in Arlington, VA, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMIWalks is the largest, most vibrant mental health event series in the country with walks taking place in more than 200 locations. For more information, visit BMO Gives. Good grows here. Helping communities thrive by supporting the organizations that sustain them and encouraging employee giving and volunteerism is at the heart of BMO's Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. In 2024, we directed more than $108 million to drive progress for communities, which included $101 million in philanthropic contributions to hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations across North America. Our colleagues spent over 54,000 hours volunteering in the community and contributed more than $39 million of donations through employee-driven giving in our annual campaigns. For more information, please visit
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Cision Canada
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- Cision Canada
Moose Hide Welcomes Support from BMO through Donation and Awareness Campaign in Branches Across Canada in May Français
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led initiative to end domestic and gender-based violence against women and children, particularly Indigenous women and children BMO is supporting the Moose Hide Campaign for the second year, with a donation and multiple online and in-branch activations, including awareness through Moose Hide pins across Canada TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The Moose Hide Campaign is pleased to welcome the support of BMO for the second year, through both a donation and multiple awareness activities to promote the Campaign Day, which takes place on May 15th. The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led movement to end domestic and gender-based violence against women and children. It has grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence. The campaign is grounded in Indigenous ceremony and traditional ways of learning and healing. A cornerstone of the Moose Hide Campaign is the wearing of the moose hide pin – a small square of moose hide, ethically sourced or donated, and hand-made by Indigenous women. Wearing the pin signifies a commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in one's life, and speak out against gender-based and domestic violence. "We're proud to continue our partnership with BMO, whose commitment to sharing the medicine—both within their organization and across the communities they serve—strengthens our collective efforts to end violence, foster safe and inclusive spaces, and promote healing through Indigenous values. Together, we are walking the path of reconciliation, cultural understanding, and healthy masculinity," said Raven Lacerte, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Moose Hide Campaign. "As part of our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, we are honoured to partner again with the Moose Hide Campaign to help raise awareness about the importance of ending gender-based violence and standing by our commitment to human rights," said Michael Bonner, Head, Canadian Personal & Business Banking Distribution, Head, BMO Enterprise Indigenous Strategy, and Co-Chair, BMO Indigenous Advisory Council. "Worn by thousands of BMO employees, the Moose Hide pins will be visible at BMO locations across the country." BMO branch employees in Canada will be wearing their Moose Hide pins throughout the month of May to help bring awareness to the movement. In addition, information will be shared online at and on branch digital screens. About Moose Hide Campaign The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women, children and all those along the gender-continuum. It was created by Raven and Paul Lacerte, an Indigenous daughter and father from the Carrier First Nation. In 2011, while on their annual moose-hunting trip, on their traditional territory along the Highway of Tears, where so many Indigenous women were murdered or went missing, they were inspired to launch this initiative. Wearing the moose hide pin signifies a commitment to honour, respect, and protect those we love — and to help end gender-based violence in all its forms. Learn more at BMO Gives. Good grows here. Helping communities thrive by supporting the organizations that sustain them and encouraging employee giving and volunteerism is at the heart of BMO's Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. In 2024, we directed more than $108 million to drive progress for communities, which included $101 million in philanthropic contributions to hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations across North America. Our colleagues spent over 54,000 hours volunteering in the community and contributed more than $39 million of donations through employee-driven giving in our annual campaigns.
