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.
Registration
Get your steps in and raise money for a good cause.
From May 1–15, join Move for Youth in support of United Way East Ontario and Centraide Outaouais.
By participating in this free activity challenge, every movement made helps raise awareness and support for the most vulnerable kids in your community. This year you also have the option to start your own fundraising campaign as part of your participation.
Our generous sponsors have a goal to raise $120,000 to help kids succeed and they are asking you to help us reach our goal of 1,500 participants, 150 million steps, 75,000 kilometers, and raise $150,000 for youth in our region.
Choose how you want to participate
There are two ways to join the event. Sign up as an individual, join or create a team, or participate through your workplace as part of a corporate group.
Individual Participation
Sign up on your own, join a team, or create one with people you know.
Corporate Participation
Bring some friendly competition to your workplace while supporting vital youth programs like homework clubs, mental health services, life skills training, and support for youth experiencing homelessness.
Register by April 17 to be entered to win 1 of 3 Running Room jackets! 🙌
Get started in 4 easy steps!
STEP 1
Sign up for Move for Youth on our CrowdChange website and create your own team.
Check out our step-by-step CrowdChange setup guide. It includes instructions on setting up your account, managing your pages, and exploring CrowdChange’s great features.
STEP 2
Create your personal page. Set a goal (like $250) and invite friends, family, and coworkers to support you or join your team. You’ll qualify for amazing prizes by reaching different fundraising and activity milestones during the challenge.
STEP 3
Want to get a head start? Download the free Strava app from the App Store or Google Play to automatically log your activities.
Watch out for our email on April 30—we’ll remind you to turn on your CrowdChange activity tracker and connect your Strava account.
Already using Strava? You’ll be able to link your existing account on May 1, so every movement counts. Follow these quick setup steps.
STEP 4
Once May begins, move your way! Walk, bike, dance, or play sports—it all counts.
If you opt not to use Strava, you can manually update your activity tracker directly on CrowdChange throughout the challenge.
Need help? Check out our FAQ.
Rise to the challenge and win prizes.
In addition to the great feeling of giving back and getting active, you’ll also have the chance to win prizes!*
- Early bird registration – Sign up before April 17, 2026 and you’ll be entered in a draw to win 1 of 3 Running Room jackets.
- Social media star award – By sharing online, you’ll be entered to win our Social Media Star Award! Featuring a unique newsletter spotlight and an adjustable elastic running belt!
- Saturday stepper – How much can you move on one Saturday? Participants who move more than 10km on Saturday, May 2 & 9 will be entered into a draw to win a special prize.
- Individual Activity Champion – Track the highest movement by May 15 and win a special prize valued at $100 worthy of a champion.
- Team Activity Champion – Track the highest movement as a team to win a treasure trove of dining gift cards valued at $200.
Donate or fundraise to have an even greater impact on kids and qualify to receive an exclusive Move for Youth kick starter pack as well as even more prizes. Find out more
* Contest and Prizing Rules | To qualify as a team for prizing, there must be at least 2 people registered.