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NAMI IOWA
WOW! Over 800 folks showed up Saturday to support NAMI.
Thanks to Ernie Segbart of Spotlight Entertainment for providing music.
Thanks to Erin Kiernan, WHO TV Anchor, for a great job as MC.
Special thanks for presentations to:
Judy Timson, NAMI Regional Walk Manager
Lauren Burt, representing Gov. Chet Culver
Aaron McKay, representing Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jule Reynolds, representing Sen. Tom Harkin
State Sen. Jack Hatch
State Rep. Wayne Ford
Des Moines Mayor Pro Tem Chris Hensley
Des Moines City Councilman Mike Kiernan
Polk County Supervisor Angela Connolly
Josh Cook & Brandon Hays, Community Choice Credit Union (presenting a check for $8,003 from the Charity Golf Outing - at right)
Tracy Miksell-Branch, AstraZeneca
Joan Discher, Magellan Health Services
Dr. Bruce Sieleni, President of NAMI IOWA
Margaret Stout, Executive Director NAMI IOWA
Bev McVey, New Horizons Steppers Team Captain
Kyle Damman
Dawn Olson, Consumer Team Chair, Contributing Consumers Team Captain
Matt Connolly, Media Coordinator, Walking Proud Team Captain
Amy Larson
The purpose of the Walk is to raise funds to support individuals and families affected by mental illness AND work on eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Affiliates that are partnering on the Walk this year: NAMI Central Iowa
NAMI Greater Des Moines
NAMI Hardin County
NAMI Jasper County
Funds raised for the Walk benefit NAMI (national), NAMI IOWA (state) and affiliates (local).
There is still time to make a donation for the Walk. You can go online or send a check made out to NAMI IOWA. Mail those to NAMI IOWA, 5911 Meredith Drive, Suite E, Des Moines, IA 50322.
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WATER WORKS PARK
Des Moines, IA
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| Date: |
October 4, 2008 |
| Distance: |
5 K |
| Check-in: |
8:30 am |
| Start Time: |
10 am |
| Website: |
http://www.namiiowa.com/ |
For more information about this event, please contact:
Jay W. Brewer
NAMIWALKSIAMGR@aol.com
Phone:
515-321-8051
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You may also contact:
Margaret Stout | mstout123@aol.com
Phone: (515) 254-0417 | Fax: 515-254-1103
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Honorary Chair: Senator Chuck Grassley
Honorary Chair: Senator Tom Harkin
Business Team Chair: Joan Discher, Magellan Health Services
Consumer Team Chair: Dawn Olson
dawnao@iowatelecom.net
641-842-3859
Media Coordinator: Matt Connolly
matt@tomconnollyhomes.com
515-975-9600
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Fundraising Goal:
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$ 125,000
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Current Total:
Progress:
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$103,843.72
83%
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Start/Finish Line Sponsor |
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Alan E. Stout, T.C.
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Boesen the Florist
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Candice W. Nardini
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Community State Bank
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Corwin Reichter
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CPMI
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Ellsworth Municipal Hospital
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Fran & Jeff Berger
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Frank Stout Insurance
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Heartland Financial Resource Group
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Hy-Vee, Grand Avenue, West Des Moines
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In Memory of Brian Deon Olson
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Innovative Psychiatric Care, PC
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Mid-Iowa Family Therapy Clinic
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Midwest Ambulance Service
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NAMI of Central Iowa
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NES Traffic Safety
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Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe
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Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
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Quik Trip
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Ritchie Family Foundation
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Serenity Massage by Jill Ellsworth
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Spotlight Entertainment
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Tom Connolly Homes
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West Central Mental Health Center & New Horizons
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Have a Question?
Visit the NAMIWALKS Frequently Asked Questions page.
Last Updated: 10/13/2008
Walksite Manager
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