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…