Hundreds to raise awareness for 309,000 NH residents affected by mental illness annually
On the morning of Sunday, October 6th, NH residents will reach down to tie their sneakers, then stand up to stigma – together. For the 11th year, hundreds of Walkers will gather to support the 254,000 adults and 55,000 children in New Hampshire affected by mental illness annually. NAMIWalks NH features a 5K scenic downtown route, or a ¾ mile stroll. The event kicks off from the soccer fields on South Fruit St. in Concord, across from Memorial Field. Registration opens at 9:00 am, with an official Walk start time of 10:30 am. NAMIWalks NH features music, activities, entertainment, MC Mya from 105.5 WJYY, a bounce house, face painting, free grilled lunch, and more. NAMIWalks NH is family-friendly and dog-friendly; there’s no fee to register and no minimum fundraising amount.
The largest mental health education and fundraising effort in America, NAMIWalks brings together thousands of individuals and supporters nationally to celebrate mental illness recovery, to honor those who have lost their lives to mental illness and to help raise funds, combat stigma and promote awareness.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NH is a statewide, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals affected by mental illness or emotional disorders through education, support and advocacy.
This year marks the 11th Anniversary of NAMIWalks NH, and the organization hopes to raise $125,000 in donations. Funds provide vital support to the 309,000 New Hampshire residents affected by mental illness annually.
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Visit www.naminh.org to register or make a donation; registration will also be available on event day. For more information, contact walks@naminh.org or call 225-5359.
Helping to support those impacted by mental illness not only improves their quality of life; it strengthens our greater community. Mike Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of NAMI National, noted: “The face of mental illness is not the face of a stranger. It is the face of our neighbors, coworkers, family and friends and sometimes us."
Every year, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in 4 adults and one in 10 children across the United States—nearly 60 million Americans. Visit www.naminh.org to learn more.
