DAYTON — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Mongomery Co. (NAMI) is set to hold its 2022 Walk for Mental Health Awareness in Dayton today.
The one-mile walk will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Five Rivers MetroParks RiverScape Pavilion, according to a release.
Following the walk, a festival will take place from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. There will be live music, carnival games, food, raffles, and balloon sculptures.
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Registration for the walk is $10.
“Our hope is that you will gather your family and friends to join us for this fun event, with a significant purpose. We are working toward ending the stigma around mental health. It’s important that we all feel comfortable talking to our loved ones if we need help. This is a great way to raise awareness and encourage those courageous conversations,” said Rebecca Hall, incoming Executive Director of NAMI Montgomery County.
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