NAMI of Greater Orlando host a mental health awareness walk this weekend Credit: Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons

The National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Orlando chapter hosts its annual fundraising event in Altamonte Springs this weekend.

The 5K (3.1 miles) walk and event promises a midmorning of light exercise, entertainment, a raffle, door prizes and food — all while promoting mental health awareness and education.

NAMI of Greater Orlando’s NAMIWalks happens this Saturday, April 22, at Cranes Roost Park at 8 a.m. WESH 2 personality Christina Watkins will emcee the event.

More information on how to sign up can be found at NAMI’s website. The event is free, but also feel free to donate.


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This article appears in The 420 Issue 2023.

Reina Nieves is Orlando Weekly's intern for the spring 2023 semester.