Mental Health Matters Luncheon

2621 North Oneida Street,Appleton WI 54911

18 May, 2022

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Mental Health Matters: A Luncheon Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2022, Altrusa Appleton is proud to present the 3rd Annual "Mental Health Matters: A Luncheon Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month". The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Nicolas Heenan, who will share his inspiring story of mental health recovery following his diagnosis of schizophrenia at age 20. Nick's journey is one of resilience and hope, emphasizing the importance of support systems and demonstrating that recovery is possible even after the darkest hours. There will be raffle baskets and silent auction items to bid on prior to the luncheon speaker. Fifty percent of funds raised from the event will be donated directly to NAMI Fox Valley, the Appleton-based affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which operates mental health support, education, outreach, and advocacy programs that serve thousands of community members each year. The remaining fifty percent of funds raised will support other local nonprofits through Altrusa Appleton's grants and gifts. Altrusa International Foundation of Appleton, WI is a non-profit service club that offers financial and volunteer support to local non-profit agencies working to meet basic needs while fostering self-sufficiency.