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Register today for Tom's Walk 2026!
Please join us for 2026 Tom's Walk
Please join us for 2026 Tom's Walk
Memorial Walk and Fundraiser for Mental Health
Memorial Walk and Fundraiser for Mental Health
Tom’s Walk is more than an event — it’s a heartfelt journey that began in 2018, just six weeks after we lost Tom to mental illness. Each May since, this annual memorial walk has brought our community together in remembrance, connection, and hope. By 2024, it grew into the Tom’s Walk for Mental Health Society, a non‑profit rooted deeply in our hearts and in Tom’s legacy.
While the walk carries Tom’s name, our mission extends far beyond a single day. Throughout the year, we share mental health resources, host fundraising events, and create opportunities for connection and support. Our goal is to spread hope, strengthen resilience, and help ensure that no one has to navigate their mental health journey alone.
This walk — and the community around it — isn’t only about raising awareness of mental health challenges. It’s a safe, welcoming space where we share our stories, support one another, and honour the memories of those we’ve lost, speaking their names and carrying them with us.
We invite you to walk with us, share your story, and be part of this compassionate community.
Stu & Kelly Maxwell
MAY 31, 2026 ~ 12:30-4 pm
MAY 31, 2026 ~ 12:30-4 pm
Let's Reconnect!
Let's Reconnect!
See you soon!
See you soon!
This year's Walk Information:
This year's Walk Information:
Date: May 31, 2026 - Put it in your calendar! 🗓️
Date: May 31, 2026 - Put it in your calendar! 🗓️
Place: The walk will take place in Devon, AB
Place: The walk will take place in Devon, AB
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). Maps HERE.
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/Product Vendors or Non-Profit Organizations:
Would you like to set up a table in 2026?
Please email hi@tomswalk.ca or click the link below.
You can donate to Tom's Walk all year long!
Learn how on our Donate Here page.
We appreciate ALL donations.
You can contribute directly to Tom's Walk via e-transfer to toms.walk4mh@gmail.com or credit card by going to our donation page.
We appreciate your support!
The businesses that donated to Tom's Walk 2025 were very generous!
💟Thank You so much!! 💟
Tom's Walk 2025
Memories from this year's walk!!
Here is our
2026 shirt design.
What do you think? Be sure to order yours when the link opens!
Tom loved the letters S and G in his art. In this one, he included pink and blue. These colors look great on a variety of colors, so we chose to have this year's shirts in purple, blue, and black. We look forward to seeing all the colors!
If you like Tom's art, you'd love his quotes! We have Tom's Quote shirts available on our site. They're awesome, and he'd love seeing us wear them!
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 next year! Contact us today!
38 businesses partnered with Tom's Walk in 2025!
Together, we raised $9435!!
That is amazing!
Thank you to all the businesses who donated to Tom's Walk 2025!!
All donations are appreciated
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
Check out our Thank You page for all who supported Tom's Walk 2025.
Tom's Walk Memory Wall
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.
The following organizations offer mental health resources and support. Read our stories of connection with each one, and learn more on our helpful resources page.
SILA Skills is a non-profit that emerged from our experiences with Tom. Inspired by the transformational skills Kelly learned from Sashbear, she and others founded SILA Skills to share these techniques. Having experienced their positive impact both at home and in her classroom, Kelly recognized their potential to help others in high-stress environments.
Whenever we had a question about how to find help, CMHA was one of the main local resources we consulted. The staff were kind, compassionate, and resourceful.
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.
Pastor Brad Hoefs understands the challenges of mental health. Fresh Hope supports both the loved one AND their families through online and in-person support groups. We are so thankful for the people we met though Fresh Hope.
Tom spent many nights at Hope Mission when he was ill and he even worked at their Brightwood Ranch when he was healthy. This is such a great organization.
After learning DBT skills through Family Connections, Stuart and Kelly found them invaluable in connecting with Tom. They became facilitators and remain grateful for these tools, which helped them both before and after Tom's death. The skills have been a true gift.
These organizations have shared resources for participants to help those who struggle with their own mental health or know someone who needs support.
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.
We trust these resources are helpful.
Please contact any of the following organizations should you have any questions:
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.
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.
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.
Nurtured Minds Wellness
At Nurtured Minds Wellness Group, we believe healing happens when people are met as whole humans, not as problems to be fixed.
The mind, body, nervous system, relationships, and environments we move through are deeply interconnected. When one part is under strain, the others respond. Our work is rooted in this understanding, offering therapy that goes beyond symptom management and supports lasting change through safety, connection, and skillful care.
Nurtured Minds was created from a desire to do things differently. To move away from reactive, short-term solutions and toward deeper, more sustainable healing. We support people through difficult seasons, life transitions, and long-standing patterns with an approach that honours both science and humanity.
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