TORONTO – Thousands of walkers in more than 50 communities across Canada raised $3 million – 11% more than last year – on May 6 during the sixth annual Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone.
The one-day walk sponsored by Bell Canada is the largest national fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, a free 24-hour bilingual and anonymous phone and web counseling, referral and information service for children and youth.
“The funds raised at this year’s event will have a significant impact on Kids Help Phone’s ability to be there for kids by phone and online,” said Kids Help Phone President and CEO Tom McAllister.
Joining Bell Canada as sponsors of the 2007 Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone are BMO Financial Group, Boston Pizza, Campbell Company of Canada, Compass Group, CTV, Group 4 Securicor, Motorola, Nestle Canada Inc., Parmalat, Standard Radio, Sympatico/MSN and Unigistix. Event suppliers include Air Canada Kids’ Horizons, Air Miles Reward Program, ATS, Hilton Canada, and Nestle Waters.
