When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, social restrictions prevented in-person volunteering.Pam Eyram, a seasoned social worker in Toronto specializing in children, decided to volunteer with Kids Help Phone (KHP), a national service providing free, around-the-clock mental health support to young people aged five to 29.Over the past year, demand for KHP’s services rose by 30%, handling nearly four million calls.Motivated by the lack of mental health support in many communities, Pam and her husband Richard Eyram conceived a cross-country tour.Starting May 31 and concluding around Labour Day, Richard will cycle from Vancouver to Halifax while Pam follows in a support van.Their goal is to raise $100,000 for KHP and increase awareness about the services available.Both have personal connections to mental health challenges, having lost friends to suicide and seen the impact of mental health struggles firsthand.They hope their journey will inspire Canadians to discuss mental health more openly and contribute to KHP’s mission.Richard acknowledges the physical challenge of cycling 7,700 kilometres but approaches the trip with determination and a sense of humour.