“People don’t understand mental illness. For many, it is like leprosy that they are afraid might be contagious That’s why public events such as the NAMI Mercer Walk are so important in correcting misconceptions and reducing the negative attitudes that surround mental illness.” ~~
Sally Osmer, Executive Director, NAMI Mercer
Awards Reception Sponsor
Roma Bank
The Hon. & Mrs. Joseph Irenas
Bronze Sponsor
Comcast
Princeton House Behavioral Healthcare
Tom & Caroline Tompkins
Supporter Capital Health Systems
Carrier Clinic
Catholic Charities
Greater Trenton Behavioral HealthCare
Sandoz
Kilometer Sponsor
CWA Local 1036
Dr. William P Hayes & Mary Hayes, M.A.
East Mountain Hospital
Joseph J. Gormley, CPA
KMW Productions LLC DBA “Suburban Mom”
Law Offices of Anne Zaun LLC
Princeton Nassau Pediatrics
NAMI Mercer NAMIWalk 2011
Changing Minds...One Step at a Time
May 21, 2011.
Achieved at our 2010 event:
Over 800 walkers gathered for the walk
Over 60 volunteers staffed the walk
Donations still coming in, over $94,000, and still counting.
NAMI Mercer hosted its third annual NAMIWalk to combat stigma and raise money for our free education and support programs for families and individuals affected by mental illness.
It was held at the Washington Crossing State Park -- a beautiful place to enjoy history, nature, and picnics with family and friends.
On the morning of May 30, 2009, the weather was perfect, the ETS course well-marked, volunteers at the ready, and spirits high for the second NAMI Mercer Walk for the Mind of America. More than 600 walkers came out, some from as far north as Montclair and as far south as Camden, to take a stand against stigma and help us exceed our fund-raising goal of $75,000.
The event made a definite statement about the commitment of New Jerseyans to the mental health of their community. In addition to NAMI Mercer, we had teams representing nine other NAMI affiliates whose efforts raised more than $6,000 of our gross income of $84,682. Surpassing our goal in this difficult economic time demonstrates the value the community places on the work that we do.
We had 49 registered teams, bringing in $52,000 in online and walk-day donations. Our sponsors––Bristol-Myers Squibb, Wyeth, PhRMA, Janssen, Roma Bank, The Hon. & Mrs. Joseph Irenas, Value Options, Capital Health Systems, Carrier Clinic, Catholic Charities, East Mountain Hospital, Greater Trenton Behavioral Health Care, Princeton House Behavioral Health, HACBM Architects, Engineers and Planners, Hopewell Valley Community Bank, Optimal Health & Wellness Solutions––generously contributed $32,640.