[Toronto, Ontario, June 6, 2025] – LifeLabs, Canada’s leading medical laboratory, together with our community of caring team members, is proud to support Kids Help Phone ‘Walk So Kids Can Talk’ fundraiser as its largest single donor, donating $25,000 and altogether raising more than $114,000 in support of youth e-mental health services.
On May 4, Kids’ Help Phone’s ‘Walk So Kids Can Talk’ fundraiser urged Canadians to join the walk, either in person or virtually, to raise support for Kids Help Phone’s mission of providing free, bilingual, confidential and around-the-clock e-mental health services to young Canadians. Since 1989, Kids Help Phone has been a trusted lifeline for young people across the country, removing barriers for youth seeking support with their mental health and wellbeing, and providing counseling, crisis response, and access to a wide range of resources and tools.
LifeLabs’ spirit of support toward Kids Help Phone ignited with our President and CEO, Charles Brown. Charles is a long-term donor, volunteer and advocate with Kids Help Phone, having dedicated countless hours to support the launch of Kids Help Phone’s transformative multi-modal platform delivery system to enhance access for Canadian youth. His dedication to their mission is known to all who work with Charles, and his advocacy and passion brought awareness to Kids Help Phone’s mission among our team and inspired the LifeLabs community to champion this worthy cause.
Kids Help Phone’s sense of purpose and compassion is shared by our LifeLabs team. Our team members work every day to empower healthier Canadians by improving access to high-quality health services, and our team’s support of Kids Help Phone reflects our shared commitment to community health, and improving access to care. In addition to LifeLabs’ corporate donation, it was the generosity of our team members across the country that made our contribution possible.
“Kids Help Phone provides a critical lifeline for young people across Canada,” said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs. “I’m incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made together through this fundraiser, ensuring Canadian youth have access to the support they need, when they need it most. For countless young people navigating difficult moments or challenges, Kids Help Phone is there to offer connection, comfort and guidance, often as the first point of contact for mental healthcare.”
Our team’s contribution was also made possible through LifeLabs’ Employee Giving Program, which matches employees’ fundraising and volunteer efforts in support of causes close to their hearts. Thanks to the guidance of a leader who believes in making a difference, as well as the commitment and generosity of our team, we are proud to help make a meaningful difference in the lives of young Canadians.
About LifeLabs
LifeLabs is Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are a committed innovator in supporting Canadians to live healthier lives, operating Canada’s first commercial genetics lab, and the country’s largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. LifeLabs has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers (2021, 2022 and 2023) and Best Employers for Diversity (2022, 2023 and 2024) by Forbes, named by BrandSpark as the Most Trusted Brand in medical diagnostic services voted by Canadians (2023, 2024 and 2025) and recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. Learn more at lifelabs.com.
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