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SOS--Stomp Out Stigma--is a reason why we walk.  
We want to inform the community that mental illness is REAL. 
1 in 5 people experience mental illness in a given year.

2016 marks the 14th year of NAMI Walks.  People throughout northwest Georgia have participated each year since 2005.
Contact us!
Call our info line for more information about NAMI Rome and our programs: 706-506-5010

KICKOFF LUNCHEON
Wednesday, Aug. 3
11:30 - 1:00 PM
Goodwill Training Center
54 Hicks Dr.
Rome
BBQ and 3 sides from Sonny's
PURPOSE:  Short course on being a Georgia Mental Health Super Hero!​

Fifty one people attended and had a wonderful time.  Charlotte and Beth wooed the audience.  Great lunch from Sonny's and cupcakes from Publix.  The need to change the image of mental illness and move towards wellness through proper mental health services was apparent.  NAMI plays a huge role in the puzzle--who else has the lived experience that can educate, support, and advocate?  The Walk puts NAMI's name upfront while raising funds to get its free programs into the hands of those who are in desperate need.  The KOL touched base on the need and empowered the audience to be Georgia Mental Health Heroes by forming walk teams.  Besides the practical matter, everyone had fun!
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Saturday, October 1, 2016 
Regristration begins at 9:00 am
5K Walk starts at 11:00
Lunch follows Walk
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Heritage Park, Rome

Register to walk or to be a virtual walker by clicking
on the image below.


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The view above shows the route and arrows point the way.  Heritage Park is located in downtown Rome right off Second Avenue.  Landmarks:  across from Harbin Cancer Center and Baron Stadium.  Enter park on Second Avenue.  You'll drive through the levee gate.  Turn left and park (see arrow above).  Here's the agenda:
9:00 - Registration begins.  Follow signs and look for Registration banner.  Team Captains will turn in their envelopes in one line and individual walkers who have not registered will sign in in another line.  Walkers will receive a helium filled balloon to carry throughout the walk.  
10:00 - Entertainment, team pictures, and "Best Dressed Pet" Contest.
10:45 - Welcome by city, county, state, and federal governmental leaders.
11:00 - Walk begins at "Start/Finish Line" (see black arrow above).  There will be 4 stations along the route to pause for a water break, sign a poster, and visit the NAMI table on Broad St.
12:00 - Prizes at the end of the walk.  Hot dogs will be served.  There will be dessert stations/trucks on site for purchasing sweets to cap off the hot dogs.
2016 SPONSORS

April 21 Planning Team Gathering

Several Georgia Mental Health Heroes met at Rome's Goodwill Training Center to map out the route to ensure the Oct. 1 Walk surpasses all expectations.  
  • Bonnie Moore and Joyce Van Leuven received Star Walker pins for raising $1000 in donations in 2015.
  • Beth Vice accepted a plaque from NAMI Georgia for being a silver sponsor ($2500) at the 2015 Walk.
  • Several people received prizes.
  • Many thanks to Chick-fil-A, Mia Alazan, Publix, and Charlotte Jones for donating snacks.
  • Thanks also to Richard Lee of the Goodwill Training Center for helping us put on the event.
Last updated: 7/11/2016
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