NAMI SEEKS WALK TEAM CAPTAINS FOR KICK-OFF LUNCHEON
July 30 Event Features Rock Island and Scott County Sheriffs
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 23, 2014) - the Greater Mississippi Valley affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold a kick-off luncheon for NAMIWalk, a signature fundraising event to support free education and support programs for families living with mental illness. Honorary walk chairs Rock Island County Sheriff Jeff Boyd and Scott County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Thomas Gibbs will be the featured speakers.
The July 30 luncheon is free to anyone interested in organizing a walk team or learning more about NAMI. The event will be held at Modern Woodmen Park stadium, Davenport, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon. Register for the luncheon by July 18 at NAMIWalksGMV@gmail.com or 563-322-8870. The luncheon is sponsored by Robert Young Center and UnityPoint Health-Trinity.
In its 11th year locally, NAMIWalk will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Centennial Park in Davenport. More than 1,200 persons are expected to attend. Additional information is available at www.namiwalks.org/
About NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley
One in 10 children and one in four adults experience a mental health disorder in any given year. Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by the age of 14. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This grassroots organization complements the work of mental health professionals by providing support, education and advocacy to individuals and families living with mental illness. NAMI works cooperatively through the Quad Cities Community Mental Health Initiative, serving residents in Muscatine, Clinton, Scott Counties in Iowa and Mercer, Henry, Rock Island Counties in Illinois.
