Join Pillar Nonprofit Network, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services and sponsored by CIBC Commercial Banking, for a meaningful conversation grounded in lived experience, community insight, and shared responsibility.
Carol Todd
October 10, 2012, is a day forever etched in Carol's memory—it was the day her daughter Amanda tragically ended her life.
Through the pain of losing her daughter, Carol has taken a stand and shared Amanda’s story with not only her community but the world. Little did she know she would soon be thrust into the spotlight as a global advocate sharing the voice of her daughter and increasing awareness of bullying, cyberabuse, internet safety, mental health and gender based exploitation.
This Impact Chat will feature Carol Todd—an educator, advocate, and the mother of Amanda Todd. Following Amanda’s death, Carol founded the Amanda Todd Legacy Society and has become a leading voice across Canada on youth mental health, online safety, and the realities young people face today. Through her work, she has supported countless families, informed public policy, and helped communities better understand how to respond with care and compassion.
Carol will open the session with a powerful reflection on the realities facing young people today, the services available, and what we need to be paying attention to—as parents, educators, employers, and community members.
The conversation will continue in a fireside chat moderated by the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services, creating space for deeper dialogue and audience questions.
Together, we will explore:
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Where we are right now with youth mental health
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What supports exist—and where we can do better
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What role each of us can play in supporting young people
This is not a lecture. It’s a conversation.
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Innovation Works, 201 King Street
Coffee, tea, and pastries will be provided by Sidetrack Café, generously sponsored by CIBC.
You are also invited to submit a question for Carol in advance through the registration process.
This event is offered free of charge thanks to the generous support of CIBC Commercial Banking.
Location & Parking
Innovation Works London
201 King Street, London, Ontario
Parking: One hour of free street parking with the Honk Mobile App using promo code CORE.