On Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m., NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson will be participating in the NAMIWalks North Texas event, which takes place at Riders Field in Frisco. As this year’s honorary chair of the walk, Brittney brings her dedication to journalism and community service to the cause of raising awareness about mental health issues in North Texas. She has personally witnessed the impact that mental illness can have on individuals, families, and communities and is excited to help make a difference.
The NAMIWalks North Texas event features a resource fair, fun activities for kids, free Kona Ice for kids, a “Why I Walk” story station, HoneyLu’s coffee and free parking making it an enjoyable family-friendly outing for all ages. The walk itself has no set distance because it’s not about how many steps you take but how each step taken contributes to “Mental Health for All!”. To participate or support a team, visit the NAMIWalks North Texas website. Registration is free and participants are encouraged to collect donations to support mental health advocacy. Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive an NAMIWalks North Texas event t-shirt and other recognition gifts.
Founded in 1982, NAMI North Texas is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization that advocates for equitable access to mental health services, treatment, support and research. Serving Dallas, Collin, Denton and Rockwall counties, NAMI North Texas provides essential and free education programs as well as advocacy and support group services. For more information about NAMI North Texas and its programs please visit their website.
