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NAMI Johnson County
At least 79 WALK teams joined us for our 6th Annual NAMI WALK of Johnson County! Activities on WALK Day began at 9:00 a.m. and included performances by the Folk & Mirrors Trio – Ann Aschoff, John Kramer and John Bayless; a performance by the Kahraman Dance Studio Dance Ensemble and then warm-up exercises to start the WALK led by Wendy Stegall and Marie Wilkes; and the Old Capitol City Roller Girls who demonstrated their skating skills and led off the WALK. There were Kidz Zone activities including Gunny the Clown with balloons. There was a program at 9:30 a.m. in which Miss Iowa 2009 Anne Michael Langguth spoke and played the National Anthem on her violin. Also speaking were Miss Johnson County 2010 Emily Slavens, County Attorney Janet Lyness and U.S. Representative David Loebsack. At 10:00 a.m. the WALK began, led by Old Capitol City Roller Girls and followed by Miss Iowa 2009 Anne Michael Langguth, Miss Johnson County 2010 Emily Slavens and her WALK Team “MUST or BUST”, Family Team Chair Angela O’Brien and her WALK Team “Square Pegs”, Representatives of Business Team Chair Hills Bank and Trust Company: Roger Reilly, Brad Langguth, and Frank Juvan; U. S. Representative David Loebsack; and Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness and the County Attorney’s Office WALK Team. Nic Arp performed to welcome the WALKers back at the end of the WALK. Our thanks to everyone who got involved! Please join us next year to Help Stamp out the Stigma of Mental Illness! to learn about ways you and/or your organization can become involved, contact WALK Manager Della McGrath at 319-358-8448 or the NAMI-JC website at www.namijc.org! |
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Lower City Park (by the pond)
Iowa City, IA
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May 8, 2010 |
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5 K |
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9:00 am |
| Start Time: |
10:00 am |
For more information about this event, please contact:
Della McGrath
dellamcgrath@qwestoffice.net Phone:
319-358-8448
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You may also contact:
Mary Issah | namijohnsoncounty@yahoo.com Phone: 319-337-5400
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Family Team Chair: Angela O'Brien |
Honorary Chair: Kirk Ferentz
Honorary Chair:
Business Chair: Hills Bank and Trust Company
Representing Hills Bank and Trust Company:
Brad Langguth, Roger Reilly and Frank Juvan
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Fundraising Goal:
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$ 75,000
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Event Sponsors
KCJJ
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City Carton Recycling
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Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
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Hills Bank and Trust Company
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Kentucky Fried Chicken, Iowa City
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MidWestOne Bank
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Quality Care Storage Company
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Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers
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University of Iowa Health Care
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Aero Rental & Party Shop
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Collins Community Credit Union
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First United Methodist Church, Iowa City
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GISOLFI, HAYEK, RUYLE & SCHUT, LLP
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Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution, Inc.
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Hillcrest Family Services
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Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
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Marv's Glass Specialties, Inc.
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Old Capitol Kiwanis
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Pagliai's Pizza
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Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe
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Pilot Club of Iowa City
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Scheels All Sports
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St. Luke's Hospital
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The Thai Spice
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The Wave Length
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University of Iowa Community Credit Union
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Last Updated: 06/24/2010
Walksite Manager
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