Barrie's run for kids' mental health
Struggling youth in Simcoe Muskoka need space to regroup.
The increased pandemic-related childhood mental health concerns have staff at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) concerned, and they're doing something about it.
RVH teamed up with RBC Royal Bank to go the distance for child and youth mental health as part of the RBC Race for the Kids.
"Since the pandemic started four times the number of kids are suffering from mental health issues or crisis, so this is a real need that we need to support," said Randy Tredenick, RBC.
This year's race is a virtual "5K your way"
- Between September 10-24, participants can sign up with friends, family or colleagues to complete 5 kms of their favourite activity, where they want, when they want
- People can register up to September 24 at rbcraceforthekidsrvh.ca
- Participants are invited to one of two Celebration Stations on September 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at either Georgian Mall or Tanger Outlets in Innisfil for free music, sweet treats, and to take some fun photos at our photo wall
- Those who raise a minimum of $50 (for adults, $25 for kids), will receive a Did It! Kit, containing a race medal and other goodies
Registration is free. Participants can choose from one of the following distances: 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, or 15 kms.
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