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24th Annual NAMIWalks St. Louis - Coming May 16th

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NAMIWalks St. Louis, recently ranked as one of the top 11 NAMI events in the nation, returns to Creve Coeur Park on Saturday, May 16th.
NAMIWalks St. Louis, recently ranked as one of the top 11 NAMI events in the nation, returns to Creve Coeur Park on Saturday, May 16th. (NAMI St. Louis)

St. Louis is officially leading the national conversation on mental health. NAMIWalks St. Louis has been ranked as one of the top 11 NAMIWalks in the country, and as Co-Chair, I am thrilled to invite our community to join us for our 24th Annual NAMIWalks St. Louis event on Saturday, May 16th, at Creve Coeur Park.

While we are proud to be part of an elite national group—the 2026 NAMIWalks Grande Club—the heart of our event remains local. 100% of the funds raised stay right here in the St. Louis region, ensuring that all of our support groups, educational classes, and community outreach efforts remain free for everyone who needs them.

We have set an ambitious goal to raise $275,000 this year. Whether you represent a local business, a church group, a school, or simply want to walk with family and friends, there is a place for you on our team. We are also actively seeking corporate sponsors to help us bridge the gap between mental health challenges and the support our community deserves.

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NAMI research shows that 74% of employees believe it’s appropriate to talk about mental health at work, but only 58% feel comfortable doing so.

The 2024 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll

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We are encouraging St. Louis companies to sign up as teams to help break this stigma and build a more supportive workplace culture.

This is your moment to make a difference.

Together, we are NAMIWalks, and we are working toward Mental Health for All.

To register your team, volunteer, or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.namistl.org/namiwalks/

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