We are finalizing plans for our Community Based NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks this spring and are hopeful to partner with Rotarians once again to highlight Rotary’s international focus on mental health in the communities we serve, showcase local resources and services supporting mental health, raise awareness and debunk stigma against mental illness, and raise money for a good cause.
NAMI Walks Twin Falls will unofficially kick off our Rotary District 5400 Conference on May 3rd, to be followed by our Pocatello event on May 10, Boise event on May 24, and Idaho Falls event on June 14. We’d love to get even more Rotarians involved this year, coming together in fellowship to support a great cause, raise awareness, and have fun!
To learn more, please join me at a Rotary Rally information session for NAMI Walks via zoom at:
- 6 pm, Tuesday January 7, or
- Noon, Friday, January 10, and invite others in your club to join you. I’ve set these meetings up as registration links so I know how many will be joining me.
The notion to expand our NAMI Walks to communities across Southern Idaho was the inspiration of then DG Marie Baker after our International President Gordon R. McInally urged Rotarians last year to Create Hope in the World by prioritizing mental health and wellbeing. We successfully established a footprint in several new communities in Southern Idaho. It made my heart soar to bring together two organizations that have had so much impact on my life!
At these info sessions, I’ll answer questions and talk about our plans and we’ll discuss how clubs can form teams to support community mental health, promote fellowship, and have fun at this event!
Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing all of you!
Beth Markley, CFRE (she/her)
Executive Director • NAMI Idaho
208-484-4424 cell
