· The NAMIWalks is a nationwide fundraising and mental health awareness program that is being held in more than 80 communities around the country in 2011, including right here in New Jersey where there will be two walks in 20012. It is expected that these walks will raise approximately 10 million dollars Nationally in 2012 so NAMI can offer more support and services to the hundreds of thousands of individuals and families across the country affected by serious mental illness.

· There is no walker registration fee for the Walk. All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, co-workers and business associates in support of their participation in the Walk.

· All the funds collected by Walkers for NAMI Mercer will be used to fund NAMI’s programs here in Mercer County and the other New Jersey county affiliates who participate. These programs include support, education, research and advocacy for illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, severe anxiety disorders, ADHD and more..

· All walkers raising $100 or more with receive a NAMIWalks event T-shirt. 

· NAMIWalks is a rain or shine event.

NAMI is a 501(c)3 charity and any donation you make to support my participation in this event is tax deductible. 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 dollars. NAMI has also been given 4 out of 4 stars by The Charity Navigator for short-term spending practices and long-term sustainability.