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The National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Mateo County (NAMI SMC) has announced that it will be hosting its annual NAMIWalks event on Saturday, Oct 14, 2023.
The free community event, which is set to take place at Seal Point Park, will feature a 5K fundraising walk, wellness programming, food, music and more.
Each year, the event raises funds in support of individuals that have been affected by mental health issues. It also aims to increase mental health awareness in the community.
At last year’s event, NAMIWalks was able to raise over $181,000. Robert Taylor, the executive director of NAMI SC, says that the goal this year is to exceed the $200,000 mark.
“We’re looking forward to having people from all over our service area come out to enjoy the bayside trail and get inspired by what we can do together to reduce mental illness stigma toward our goal of making ‘Mental Health for All’ a reality,” said Taylor.
NAMI SMC is a local nonprofit — and affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness — that provides free support, education and advocacy programs for people living with mental health conditions and their families in San Mateo County.
NAMIWalks serves as the nonprofit organization’s primary fundraising source and outlet for community mental health partnerships.
Having a successful NAMIWalks event this fall, Taylor noted, will ensure that NAMI SMC can continue to provide reliable resources for thousands of people for whom “hope and healing may be the difference between a meaningful life and feeling lost.”
To sign up for the walk, make a donation, or for more information, visit namiwalks.org/sanmateo.
