Tom's Walk
Through thorns of pain comes a story of hope
Join our Memorial Walk and Fundraiser for Mental Health
Tom's Walk is more than just a walk; it's a heartfelt journey that began in 2018, a mere six weeks after we lost Tom to his battle with mental illness. Every May since then, this annual memorial event has brought us together. By 2023, it blossomed into the Tom's Walk for Mental Health Society, a non-profit close to our hearts. This walk isn't just about mental health challenges; it's a safe space to share our stories and support each other. It's where all of us with a similar experience can honour our loved ones' memories and hear their names spoken. Our goal is simple: to share resources, ignite hope, and raise funds for The SILA Skills Group, which conducts workshops and training to build resilience and create connections. We invite you to walk with us, share your story, and be part of this supportive community.
Stu & Kelly Maxwell
MAY 25, 2025 ~ 12-4 pm
Let's Reconnect!
Devon, AB
NEW THIS YEAR!!!
Please register for the walk at the link below
Walk Information:
Date: May 25, 2025
Place: The walk will take place in Devon, AB or your community!
Gather & Register: 12:30 PM at Devon Alliance Church, 201 Miquelon Ave - across the highway from Tim Hortons
Kickoff then Walk: 1 PM
Route: We will walk from Devon Alliance Church to Voyageur Park (the large field east of the boat launch). If you can't do the walk, join us along the route (e.g., IGA, River of Hope Church, or Voyageur Park).
Join us for some fun family activities at the park - Face Painting, Kids' Activities, a Local Vendor Market, an open mic for music and spoken word poetry, delicious food, and more! Let's celebrate reconnecting!
Craft or Product Vendors: Would you like to set up a table?
Please email admin@tomswalk.ca or click the link below.
Cost: There is no charge to participate. As this is a fundraiser, we kindly invite you to consider donating. Learn how on our Donate Here page.
NEW THIS YEAR ➡️Register⬅️ Please register before or at the walk. Come and have fun! Bring your entire family! ⬇️
Event: If you can’t join us in Devon, we’d love to see you in action! Please take photos of yourself enjoying a walk, bike ride, or run in your community and email them to us at info@tomswalk.ca. We can’t wait to share in your adventures!
Would you like to donate to
Tom's Walk?
We would love that!
You can contribute directly to Tom's Walk via e-transfer to donate@tomswalk.ca or credit card by going to our donation page.
We appreciate your support!
If you would like to send a cheque to Tom's Walk, please email Tom's Walk for more info at treasurer@tomswalk.ca.
Check out our progress below.
💟Thank You so much!! 💟
Tom's Walk 2023
Memories from previous years!!
T-Shirts to Purchase:
We look forward to sharing one of Tom's dreams with you: creating t-shirts with a positive message.
All proceeds will go to SILA Skills and the movement to help build mental health resilience by fostering supportive, validating, and respectful environments.
Here is our
2025 shirt design.
Tom's signature S with trees symbolizes his love for the outdoors. He was an avid camper, rock climber and adventuresome guy.
A huge thank you to Shane and Shauna Oftsie at CE Media in Thorsby for supporting Tom's Walk every step of the way! Need awesome SWAG for your business? Give them a call!
Your business could be featured on the back of our shirt this year! Contact us today!
33 businesses partnered with Tom's Walk 2024, and together, we raised $3410!! That is wonderful!
Let's see what 2025 will bring!
All donations are appreciated
Thank you!!!
Tom's Walk Memory Wall
Remembering our Loved Ones who have lost their fight with their Mental Health
We are deeply honoured to introduce The Memory Wall, a special space dedicated to celebrating the lives of our loved ones who, like Tom, faced the devastating challenges of mental health and tragically lost their battle through suicide or drug overdose.
This is a special place for reflection, where we can remember and honour their lives, sharing their names with joy and love.
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to mental health struggles, we invite you to reach out to Tom's Walk to share your loved one's stories and keep their memories alive.
Tom was a wonderful singer/songwriter. His music has been enjoyed by many and now you can enjoy it too. Consider making a donation to The SILA Skills Group if you download any songs. Thanks.
Tom's Walk Supports
The SILA Skills Group develops and delivers skills workshops which enable participants to become more effective with those in their environment and learn how to manage their own emotional well- being in all situations, in essence becoming more resilient individuals. Transforming Classrooms is geared towards those who work in a school setting and Transforming Connections is focused on those who interact in high pressure environments, such as first responders or health care workers. These skills are for everyone. As a teacher, I am so thankful that my fellow educators can now learn and use the skills that I have found so valuable in my own classroom.
Consider donating to The SILA Skills Group. Be sure to let them know it's from Tom's Walk.
The SILA Skills Group is a Canadian not-for-profit organization and cannot issue tax receipts. Donations are appreciated.
Here are some other worthy organizations that helped and supported us and Tom through our journey with Thomas' mental illness and us since his passing.
This yearly event has become a precious evening for any who have lost someone to suicide. We look forward to it as it is a time of healing and connecting.
These organizations have shared resources for participants to help those who struggle with their own mental health or know someone who needs support. We trust these resources are helpful.
Please contact any of the following organizations should you have any questions:
Centre for Suicide Prevention is an education centre, a centre of excellence, based in Calgary.
Buddy Up is a men’s suicide prevention communications campaign: a call to action to men, by men.
For over a decade, Karunia Counselling has provided trusted and professional counselling services.
Our team of Registered Psychologists, Registered Provisional Psychologists, and Masters-Level Interns is committed to offering client-centred, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
We will work with you to make sense of the difficulties you are facing, and support you while you uncover your strengths and enhance your capacity and skills. We believe that change is possible, and it is our privilege to walk alongside you as you move towards growth and healing.
Kickstand Connect – a virtual walk-in clinic exclusive for young Albertans aged 12 to 25 and their families. Appointments are available for any reason - no problem or question is too big or small. You can even make an appointment to check out how it works and what we offer.
Trained family peers with lived experience have intentionally created these interactive workshops to respond to parents’ feelings of frustration and confusion while supporting loved ones (age 12-25) who struggle with their mental health. Based in science and delivered in a non-clinical way, we walk through how we learned to think differently about our family situations and introduce you to the skills that help us to feel less stressed and manage more effectively.
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