Walk for Suicide Awareness 2026

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto hosts the Walk for Suicide Awareness on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Sunnyside Pavilion. The community walk follows a scenic route of just under 4.5 km along Lake Ontario, raising funds for 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services across the GTA.

Participants receive a t-shirt and Honour Bead necklace. For Toronto road races and Toronto races, it's a September Suicide Awareness Month fundraiser with family activities and on-site support.

Walk begins at Sunnyside Pavilion (1755 Lake Shore Blvd W) along a scenic lakeshore path of just under 4.5 km. Route follows park limitations noted by organizers.

• Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Sunnyside Pavilion
• Community walk (~4.5 km) along Lake Ontario shoreline
• Event 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; walk begins ~10:10 a.m.
• Benefits Distress Centres of Greater Toronto (DCGT)
• Honour Bead necklaces and kids registration available
• Advance kit pick-up in Toronto (Aug 29) and Mississauga (Sep 2)