NAMIWalks 2019
#JoinTheMovement
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania held its 13th annual NAMIWalks at Monroeville Community Park West. Thousands of supporters of all ages participated in the Walk to raise awareness for mental health and spread the word that treatment works and recovery is possible.
FUNDRAISING CONTINUES!
We are so close to reaching our goal! The good news is the NAMIWalks fundraising page is still open! Make a first-time or additional donation by visiting the NAMIWalks page or by contacting Sara at 412-366-3788. With a gift to NAMIWalks, you have the power to make the following programs possible:
- Mental health awareness education presentations in schools, workplaces, and the community.
- Support groups that provide a crucial network for those living with mental illness and their loved ones.
- Information and resource HelpLine.
NAMIWalks fund the programming that we offer throughout the year at no cost to participants.
The NAMIWalks Keystone PA event featured foodtrucks, facepainting, baloon artists, and music from Perfection DJs. Fitness trainer OJ Macklin led a Walk warm-up and mental health superhero NAMI Man led the way as supporters hit the trail.
Pictured from left: NAMIWalks Honorary Chair & WTAE-TV News Anchor Michelle Wright; NAMI Keystone PA CEO Christine Michaels; NAMIWalks Chair & Chief Operating and Government Program Officer at Community Care Behavioral Health, Deb Wasilchak; NAMIWalks Keystone PA Board President Dr. Charma D. Dudley
Dozens of organizations hosted resource tables providing important information for participants.
The UPMC Health Van offered free flu shots, blood pressure tests, and BMI measurements.
SAVE THE DATE
2020 NAMIWalks Keystone Pennsylvania
Sunday, October 4, 2020
For more information on creating a Walk team, making a donation, or becoming a sponsor, contact Sara at 412-366-3788.
SPONSORS
2019 Premier Sponsors
Major Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Kick-Off Event Sponsor
Norman and Cindy McHolme
Silver Sponsor
A Donation Made in Memory of Michael Ference
The Testoni Family
Start & Finish Line Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
Charma D. Dudley, Ph. D, FPPR
Clifford A. & Dr. Cynthia Krey
Kilometer Sponsors
Marianna and James LaSalle
Anonymous Sponsor
Renzie Auto Center
In-Kind Sponsor
