Volunteers are invited to sign up and walk in the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) fun 5K walk event on Saturday, April 6th. The NAMIWalk brings together people of all ages and fitness levels. Raising awareness and having lots of folks turnout for the walk is an important part of why we walk, so even if you are unable to raise money -- your presence will have a positive impact!
Registration is required, but there is NO registration fee. Participants are encouraged to build a team and fundraise to support the work of the local, regional, and/or state NAMI organization. Participants raising $100 or more will receive a NAMIWalks T-shirt on Walk Day. If you need more information about creating a team, the coordinator's contact information is: khani52@comcast.net.
Check in: 8:00am
Walk Start Time: 9:30am
Where: Medal of Honor Park, 1711 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile 36609
RESPOND on South Serves so we know to verify your hours, then use this link to Register on the NAMIWalks site.
NAMIWalks is the nation's largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. They hope to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for their mission of helping individuals and families in our region. Did you know: 20% of children ages 13-18 have, or will have, a serious mental illness? 43.8 million adults experience mental illness in a given year?
