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NAMIWalks Virginia  
Changing Minds...One Step at a Time!
Saturday, October 19th
Innsbrook


 
 
WHY DO WE NEED TO RAISE $200,000?
 We desperately need to grow and expand our life changing education programs and support groups across the state. Thousands of people across Virginia need our help! Please help us reach this achievable goal by asking others to donate in your name. Raising $100 or more earns you a free T-Shirt at the Walk!   
Helpful Resources

 

What did NAMIWalks help us achieve in 2012? 

Find out in our 2012 annual report

 

Fundraising Manual

 

Registration Video

 

Walk Website FAQs

 

Announcement 
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
NAMIWalks Virginia 
Saturday, October 19th

Innsbrook 

Check-in: 10:00 a.m.

Walk start: 11:30 a.m.

 

 Register for NAMIWalks Virginia TODAY! 

NAMI Northern Virginia Walk

 

Saturday, September 28th

Fairfax County Government Center

Walker Check-in: 9:30 a.m.

 Walk Start: 10:00 a.m.

 

 

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How do you register for this year's Walk?
Watch this video!

10 Steps to Registering on the NAMIWalks Website
10 Steps to Registering on the NAMIWalks Website

Become a valued sponsor! 

There is still time to sponsor the largest mental health awareness event in the state! Sponsor levels start at $250!

 
Be a Virtual Walker! 
 
Are you not able to be present on Walk Day, but would still like to support NAMIWalks Virginia?
 
You can register as a Virtual Walker! 
 
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Farleigh Fitzgerald
NAMI Virginia Walk Manager

 

Have questions? 

Want to get involved in this important event?

Contact me! 


 

What should I be doing now??

1. Register for the Walk if you have not already! Visit: www.namiwalks.org/Virginia

2. Start off by making a personal donation to yourself! It will help set the tone and create momentum to help you reach your goal!

3. Send an e-mail to your contact list inviting them to Walk with you or support your efforts through a donation.
  • Use the "Reach out to Donors" feature by logging into your personal fundraising page, or 
  • See the bottom of this email for a letter you can use!

Get creative! 
This is how Mira Signer, Executive Director of NAMI Virginia is thanking her Walk donors!


"I'm doing personalized thank you notes and posting them on Facebook.  I include the link to my personal fundraising page when I post the thank you. So far they've gotten a lot of attention and I've received several donations after posting them!"
 
Let us know if you are doing anything creative or innovative so we can share with others! E-mail [email protected] 
What else can I do to help?

  • We need walk day volunteers! We need help with set up, children's activities, greeting walkers, cleanup, etc. You can still volunteer and walk! 
  • Help us plan walk day!  Help us make this year's walk the best walk yet! 
  • Help connect us to entertainment for walk day! We are looking for musicians, dance groups, cheerleaders, face painters, clowns, etc. etc. Do you know a group that is interested? Let us know! 

Please e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in helping with any of the above. 

 
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The money you raise helps to change lives!

Supporting NAMI Programs
Supporting NAMI Programs
"Walking together we can improve lives and change minds!"
Thank you to all of our 2013 sponsors to date including this year's Gold Sponsors:
Idea Stations
Otsuka
Magellan


 

NEED HELP WITH A FUNDRAISING LETTER?
Here is a letter than you send out right now!
Just copy, paste, add your personal fundraising link, and send it on!

Dear friends and family,

I am writing you today to tell you about an upcoming event that I am participating in that is very important to me: NAMIWalks, the signature walkathon event of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Of Virginia.

The event is being held in Richmond, VA at Innsbrook on October 19, 2013 and I would like to ask you to make a donation to support my participation in this event.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the largest education, support and advocacy organization that serves the needs of all whose lives are touched by these illnesses. This includes persons with mental illness, their families, friends, employers, the law enforcement community and policy makers.

The NAMI organization is composed of approximately 1100 local affiliates, 50 state offices and a national office.

The goals of the NAMIWalks program are to fight the stigma that surrounds mental illness, to build awareness of the fact that the mental health system in this country needs to be improved, and to raise funds for NAMI so that they can continue their mission.

NAMI has been rated by Worth magazine as among the top 100 charities "most likely to save the world" and has been given an "A+" rating by The American Institute of Philanthropy for efficient and effective use of charitable dollar. NAMI has also been given 4 out of 4 stars by The Charity Navigator for short-term spending practices and long-term sustainability.

NAMI is a 501(c)3 charity and any donation you make to support my participation in this event is tax deductible.

Please take the time to visit my personal walker page to support my efforts. You can make a donation at: **INSERT THE LINK TO YOUR PERSONAL PAGE HERE**
and click on "Support me". Donating online is fast and secure, and I'll get immediate notification via e-mail of your donation.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,


 
NAMIWalks Virginia...
A family and community event to raise awareness, educate people about mental illness, and celebrate hope and wellness! 
Saturday, October 19th
Innsbrook