Lane County walks for mental health awareness in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness brought the community together through a walk focused on support and connection during Mental Health Awareness Month.

NAMI Lane County hosted its 8th annual NAMI-Walks fundraiser at Island Park in Springfield. The event featured a non-competitive 5K walk, live entertainment, family activities and community resources.

“I love to see familiar faces year after year, it’s a big part of my heart to see our community come together to have a safe and nonjudgmental space to just be yourself, have fun, and be with people you love,” said Jennifer MacLean, executive director of NAMI…

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