NAMIWalks North Texas, a family-friendly event focused on mental health awareness, is taking place on Saturday, May 18, at Riders Field in Frisco. Brittney Johnson, an Emmy award-winning NBC 5 News Anchor and this year’s honorary chair of the walk, is dedicated to using her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues in the North Texas region.
As a journalist and community advocate, Brittney has personally witnessed the impact that mental illness can have on individuals, families, and communities. She is excited and honored to serve as the walk chair and has made it her mission to provide essential education and support for those affected by mental health issues.
NAMIWalks North Texas offers a variety of activities for all ages, including a resource fair, great activities for kids, free Kona Ice for kids, a “Why I Walk” story station, HoneyLu’s coffee, and free parking. The event is completely free to attend, with participants encouraged to collect donations to support mental health advocacy efforts. Walkers raising $100 or more will receive a NAMIWalks North Texas event t-shirt and other recognition gifts. There is no set distance for the walk because it’s not about how many steps you take but about each step taken toward “Mental Health for All!”
To participate in NAMIWalks North Texas or make a donation or support a team click HERE. For more information about NAMI North Texas and its programs please visit www.naminorthtexas.org