Every year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Sacramento, brings together thousands of people to raise mental health awareness and funds through NAMIWalks Northern California. This year due to COVID-19, NAMI is continuing its virtual NAMIWalks event. Across the U.S., many local NAMI organizations are joining together on Saturday, May 22 to participate in NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope.

Anyone can participate in NAMIWalks Your Way by registering for the event and picking an activity of their choice, such as jumping rope, baking a cake, practicing yoga, or walking with friends and family in the neighborhood—all while taking precautions to stay safe. There is no registration fee, but fundraising is encouraged.

One hundred percent of funds raised support local participating NAMI affiliates and their free local mental health programs, resources, and services.