Support Youth Mental Health Today
Many parents have spent the last several weeks getting their kids ready for back-to-school. New notebooks, pens, and pencils—each one a tool to help students reach their full potential in the classroom. Getting kids the items they need to succeed is the focus of this year’s RBC Race for the Kids which supports children at RVH on their path to better mental health. And you can help.
If you are inspired to join the fight to keep life wild, please consider donating using the form below
RBC Race for the Kids Gift Catalogue!
This year’s RBC Race for the Kids takes on a new form. Instead of a virtual race, we’re racing to purchase as many tangible items as we can so that children receiving mental health care at RVH have everything they need to heal, recover, and thrive.
These carefully selected gifts such as personal care kits, art supplies, games and healthy food boxes are more than just items – they’re essential tools that help build coping skills, resilience and find comfort during their care at RVH.
To help as many children as possible, please consider purchasing a gift today. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children across Simcoe Muskoka.
SUPPORT OUR KIDS’ MENTAL HEALTH
Did you know that in 2023, a staggering 75 percent of all health centre admissions for children aged 11 to 17 at RVH were related to mental health issues? With rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other conditions exacerbated by social media, school pressures, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, the need for robust mental health support has never been greater. As the only one of its kind in the region, RVH’s Child and Youth Mental Health program is a lifeline for many families.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT: PLAYING FOR CONNOR
Community support is crucial for maintaining world-class healthcare close to home. Playing for Connor, a home-grown community event that has raised vital funds and awareness for the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at RVH, is the perfect example of this. In eight years, they’ve raised more than $50,000 to directly support kids from Simcoe Muskoka in need of mental health care.
WAYS TO GIVE SPOTLIGHT: WEAR YOUR WILD
Fall is approaching. Stay cozy with Keep Life Wild hoodies, crew necks, and quarter zips while supporting RVH’s growth. This exclusive merchandise not only looks great but also helps provide access to world-class, life-saving healthcare close to home.
Click the link below to browse the collection.