The Stark County Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) welcomed more than 200 supporters to its annual “Moving Forward for Mental Health” walk on Saturday, October 12 at Hoover Park in North Canton, OH.
More than 250 participants, wearing yellow NAMI shirts, boosted their physical and mental health on the 2.8 mile walk through North Canton and the Hoover Park Connector Trail, while raising awareness and funding to support education, support and advocacy for those touched by mental illness in our community.
“People touched by mental illness – those struggling personally, their families, caregivers, health care professionals and friends -- joined together to raise awareness for this illness that affects one in four people in this country,” said Jennifer Powell-Campbell, NAMI board president and volunteer event chair. “It was a powerful sight and a celebration of the positive impact that education, support and advocacy can have on the lives of those touched by mental illness.”
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, support and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all of those in need. NAMI Stark County, an affiliate of the national organization, provides recovery-oriented programming for those living with mental illness and their families. For more information, visit www.namistarkcounty.org or contact the office at 330 455-6264 or namistark@namistarkcounty.org