NAMIWalks NYC in the News!

We are happy to announce that your amazing efforts for NAMIWalks NYC 2011 were covered by the media!

• NY1 was at South Street Seaport at 8:00 am Saturday morning to tape a live segment about The Walk. The piece was updated and aired all day long.
• The Wall Street Journal featured our board member Nathan Romano in the "Donor of the Day" column for Saturday. Click here to read about the significance of NAMIWalks NYC and how you all played a vital role in the success!
• The New York Nonprofit Press covered The Walk in this article.

Thank you for turning out in such huge numbers and helping us raise our voices about mental illness!

Success!

We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work and dedication to NAMIWalks NYC 2011. On Saturday, we stood 4,000-strong to stomp out stigma of mental illness. The sun was shining as we spread our message of hope and recovery! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the cause. We couldn't do it without you! Gratefully, Sarah, Ariel and the rest of the NAMI-NYC Metro Staff

You all did an incredible job fundraising online for NAMIWalks NYC. To date we have raised $326,600.99- 92% of our $350,000 goal. If everyone is able to raise just $16 more we will get there!

Send one last email letting everyone know that you were part of NAMIWalks NYC 2011 and give an update on your progress.

Include a picture of you or your team from Walk Day and a link to your fundraising page.

You may be surprised to see some extra donations!

Time to Stomp Out Stigma!

Tomorrow we will be stomping out stigma at the South Street Seaport and over the Brooklyn Bridge.

– check out the FAQs for info on NAMIWalks NYC!

• NAMIWalks NYC is a Rain or Shine Event!
• Everyone is invited to attend! The route is wheelchair accessible and there is a shortened walk route for those who cannot walk the full route. Children and pets are welcome!
• Walkers may register on walk day at the Seaport.

  Schedule of Events:

• 9-10 AM Registration and Check-in;
• 10 AM Walk Begins;
• 11 AM – 1 PM Post Walk Wellness Fair; includes Free Massage, Yoga, Basic Health Screenings, Giveaways, and More!

  What To Bring:

• A Light Sweater or Jacket – The Seaport and Bridge can get chilly; Walking Shoes and a Camera; Your Friends and Family!

  How to Get There:

• The South Street Seaport is located at the intersection of Fulton and South Streets. By Train Take the 2,3,4,5,J or M Subway to Fulton Street and Walk East to to Seaport. Pay-Parking is available around the Seaport in outdoor lots.

  Speed Through Check-in:

• Bypass the lines when you arrive by bringing a printout of your walker page or a registration form.
• Walkers without their pre-printed registration form, and new walkers may register at the event.
• Walk Stars who have achieved Walk Star Status, may proceed to the special Walk Star area to check-in.

Check Donations? No Problem!
Check donations can be made out to NAMI-NYC Metro or NAMIWalks – you can turn them in on walk day, or drop them at our office!

In 2 Days!

This Saturday marks the 5th annual NAMIWalks NYC!

To date we have 1,262 walkers singed up online and have raised $273,455.42 - 78% of our $350,000 goal.

If everybody raises $60 we will reach our goal!

Help us make NAMIWalks NYC the BIGGEST walk in the nation for mental illness. There is still time to register for NAMIWalks NYC.

Click Here!

• NAMIWalks NYC is a rain or shine event - though we are forecasted for a stunning sunny spring day with a high of 70!
• If you registered online, print out your Walker webpage and present it at the "Have Form" registration table to speed through check-in. Walkers may also register at the Seaport on the day of the event.
• If you have checks or cash donations, you can hand them in when you check-in/register on Walk day.
• We have Team Meeting Areas so you don't have to arrive at the same time. We will direct you to your area once you complete check-in.
• Everyone that raised $100 or more will receive a free NAMIWalks T-shirt.

Don't forget to check out our post-Walk Health and Wellness Fair from 11:00-1:00 PM. Enjoy free yoga, massage, raffles, and more!