NAMIWALKS GREATER LOS ANGELES MENTAL HEALTH FEST & 3K

1245 North Spring Street,Los Angeles CA 90012

29 April, 2023

Description

NAMIWALKS GREATER LA COUNTY “Let’s Get Loud Together for Mental Health” and raise funds for free programs and services that bring NAMI’s message of hope and community to everyone impacted by mental illness. This free community event will break down stigma, raise awareness about mental health issues, and make it easier for folks to seek help and support. A variety of new activities at this year’s Fest include the Mind and Body Area providing free meditation, yoga and other wellness mini workshops for the community. The KidZone welcomes the young and old to enjoy games and NAMI’s Little Monster coloring and activity Book in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Painted Brain’s resident artists will create an interactive Mural. This year, rap star and entrepreneur Percy "Master P" Walker will inspire and tell his family story from the stage. Joining Walker on stage will be Juan Acosta, LGBTQ+ activist and co-author with Lady Gaga of the NYTimes Bestseller “Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community”. April Stewart, top Hollywood voice over actress, best known for her portrayal of various characters on the Emmy Award winning TV show “South Park” NAMI believes that Mental illness can be treated and people living with mental illness can recover to live fulfilling lives. To learn more about how NAMI can help, visit namiglac.org. All NAMI programs and services are free of charge for individuals living with mental illness and families and friends who care for them.