Healthy Start, Healthy Future is holding the fourth national fundraiser walkathon - Flora’s Walk for
Perinatal Mental Health. The term perinatal refers to anyone in the pregnancy or postpartum period and
several mental health concerns can arise during that time (i.e. Postpartum depression, anxiety, bipolar
disorder, psychosis, etc.). The walk is in honour of a Canadian Mom from Toronto named Flora who
tragically lost her life to postpartum psychosis on January 14th, 2022. Moms, babies, family & friends are
all invited to join for a stroller walk to discuss, promote, and support perinatal mental health. Read more
about Flora and the organization at: https://cpmhc.ca/floras-story-2/

Schedule

9/9:30 am: Volunteers arrive/set up
10:00-Event starts, Welcome Messages, Coffee/Refreshments
10:30: Speech about Perinatal Mental Health & Flora’s story
10:40-Speaker with Lived Experience
10:50-Mayor or MPP Bobbi Ann to speak (If able to attend)
11- Walk around fairgrounds- a short walk for representation, Wagons, strollers, and children’s bikes
are welcome on this family-friendly walk.
11:30 am: Sponsor Recognition, Raffle prizes, Thank You’s & Community building
12 Noon- event ends