UPDATE as of May 21: The Move for Youth 2025 challenge is now over. Thank you! Over just two weeks, you helped smash our goals! Together, with 1,017 participants, we moved more than 100 million steps and raised over $141,000 to support local youth.
Be the first to know about the challenge in 2026.
Continue supporting local youth where you live.
Fundraising campaigns
Help raise funds for kids in our community while taking part in Move for Youth!
Choose the United Way you wish to support:
Start your fundraising with $30 and get an exclusive sticker pack and bandana!
Share fun photos of yourself with your prizes on social media using #MoveForYouth2025.
You’ll be entered to win a United Way spotlight on yourself, your organization, or a cause you care about!
Hitting the fundraising milestones means you are not only going the extra mile for local youth, but you will qualify for the following prizes:
$250 Raised
Step up to success!
Be entered to win 1 of 10 prizes from amazing local businesses valued at $50.
$500 Raised
Double the impact!
Be entered to win 1 of 5 pairs of Red Blacks tickets for the summer!
$1,000 Raised
Reach new heights!
Be entered to win 1 of 2 prizes: 2 Laugh Lounge tickets with wine and snacks, or a one-night luxurious stay at Homewood Suites Ottawa Downtown—breakfast buffet for two included!
$2,500 Raised
Experience the ultimate reward!
Be entered to win 2 All-Access Passes to Ottawa’s Bluesfest!
Choose the United Way you wish to support:
Start a fundraising campaign.
This year you can help us raise funds for kids in our community while taking part in Move for Youth!
Kick-off your fundraising with Move for Youth!
Start your fundraising with $30 and get an exclusive sticker pack and bandana!
Share fun photos of yourself with your prizes on social media using #MoveForYouth2025.
You’ll be entered to win a United Way spotlight on yourself, your organization, or a cause you care about!
Hitting the fundraising milestones means you are not only going the extra mile for local youth, but you will qualify for the following prizes:
$250 Goal
Step up to success!
Receive an exclusive prize valued at $50 each.
$500 Goal
Double the impact!
Be one of fundraisers to receive a $100 valued prize.
$1,000 Goal
Reach new heights!
Be one of the only steppers to receive a $200 prize.
$2,500 Goal
Experience the ultimate reward!
Enjoy a special prize valued at $400.
Why should I join Move for Youth?
- It’s free to participate. Anyone can register!
- Make an impact for local kids with every step you take.
- A great way to get active and work towards your personal fitness goals.
- Join friends, co-workers, family, and hundreds of others all rallying together on a cause you care about.
- Help raise funds to keep youth-supporting organizations operating, allowing spaces for kids to be kids