The NAMIWALKS for the Mind of America is a nationwide fundraising and mental health awareness program that is being held in more than 70 communities around the country in 2009, including right here in Maryland. All the funds collected by walkers and sponsors will be used to fund NAMI's programs here in Maryland. These programs include support, education, research and advocacy involving schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and severe anxiety disorders.
NAMIWALKS is your opportunity to be a change agent in reducing stigma and support the one-in-four families in our community who are affected by mental illness.
How CAN I PARTICIPATE?
BE A SPONSOR! There are several opportunities to sponsor the 2009 Maryland NAMIWALKS. All sponsors will receive extensive recognition on print materials, t-shirts, websites, etc. To become a sponsor please see the confirmation form below. For more information please 410-435-2600.
BE A TEAM CAPTAIN. One of the greatest ways to help NAMI stamp out the stigma surrounding mental illness is to ask your friends, relatives, neighbors, co-workers, faith communities, etc. to support your participation in the WALK.
BE A WALKER. There is no walker registration fee. All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, co-workers and business associates in support of their participation in the Walk.
Click here to visit the MD NAMIWALKS site and register to be a walker or team captain. When you register online you can create a personalized walker's page with your bio, fundraising goal and customized Web address. Do not forget to designate Metro Baltimore as your affiliate! Once your done send your page link to family, friends, and others in your community so they can make a secure online donation on your behalf.
SEEK SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES. Ask local businesses, corporations, or organizations you are associated with to become a sponsor of NAMIWALKS 2009. There is a wide range of sponsorship opportunities available. Depending on sponsorship level, recognition opportunities include; name and logo printed prominently on Walk T-shirts or inclusion in all press releases. Sponsors should complete the Sponsor Form attached at the bottom of this page and return it to NAMI Metro Baltimore before March 1st or call 410-435-2600.
DONATE or ask local merchants for food and refreshments (coffee, bottled water, juice boxes, sport drinks, bagels, donuts, etc.)
ALL of our materials are available ONLINE ! See documents attached below!
MANY THANKS TO OUR CURRENT 2009 NAMI-METRO BALTIMORE SPONSORS
Metropolitan Baltimore
NAMI WALKS FOR THE MIND OF AMERICA 2009
