Hi, I’m Lindsay, and I’m proud to be Yorkville Branch’s captain for this year’s RBC Race for the Kids, supporting youth mental health.

In 2023, I became a mom to a beautiful daughter, Nina. Since then, my perspective on what it means to support and protect young people has deepened profoundly. It’s incredibly important to me that our youth feel seen, heard, and supported — especially when they’re struggling.

Mental health hits close to home for me. I have several family members who have faced mental health crises, and I’ve seen firsthand how vital proper care and support can be. That’s why I’m fundraising for Sunnybrook’s Family Navigation Project — a free service that connects youth aged 11 to 29, and their families, with expert navigators who help them access the mental health and addiction services they need.

Did you know that 1.25 million youth in Canada will experience a mental health issue — and that 3 out of 5 won’t receive the treatment they need? Those numbers are heartbreaking. And they remind me that there’s likely someone in my circle — and yours — who is silently struggling.

This cause means so much to me, both personally and as a parent. Every donation, big or small, helps ensure more families get the support they desperately need — when they need it most.

Thank you for supporting the Family Navigation Project and helping to make a difference in the lives of young people.