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Events Description
Little Steps, Big Impact: Walk for Kids’ Mental Health!
This May 4th, 2025, lace up your shoes, grab your friends, and join Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) Steps for Kids to support children and youth facing mental health challenges in Waterloo Region.
Did you know 51% of students experienced moderate-to-serious symptoms of depression and anxiety in the past year? with 27% facing serious symptoms—a dramatic rise from just 11% a decade ago. At Starling Community Services, we are committed to changing this by ensuring every child in our community has immediate access to the mental health care they need to build bright and hopeful futures.
Every step you take, and every dollar you raise, goes directly to providing vital mental health care through Starling Community Services. Your support powers life-changing programs, from our Children’s Mental Health Centre to Safe Haven Youth Services, ensuring kids have the care they deserve to heal and thrive.
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a chance to come together, have fun, and make a lasting impact. Register today and help create a community where every child can grow up with the support they need!
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets: Fundraiser
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event Agenda
8:45 – 9:40am – Shuttle from parking / Registration / Family Activities
9:40 – 10:00am – Event Kickoff
10:00 – 11:00am – Walk
11:45am – Last Shuttle leaves to parking
Bring your pets and remember to dress for the weather! We will be walking rain or shine.
Venue & Address
Lutherwood Children’s Mental Health Centre, 285 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, N2J 3Z4.
Parking will be off-site at St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market – 878 Weber St. N
Shuttles will be provided to Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre
