The 16th annual NAMIWalks Minneso- ta, a 5K walk to raise awareness about mental illnesses and celebrate hope, is set for Saturday, Sept. 24, at Minne- haha Park in Minneapolis. NAMIWalks supports the efforts of NAMI Minneso- ta (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to provide education, support and advocacy for children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.

The event opens at 11 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m.

There will be picnics and food trucks, music, speakers, mental health resource tables, a T-shirt contest, a tree of hope and more. NAMIWalks
is a transformative opportunity in which participants reduce stress, build community, and find local support and services that can make a difference.

Walkers can also join the Walk in their own way to raise awareness in their home communities, with some choos- ing to bike, run, skate, swim, canoe, post signs, start conversations or walk, for example. For details, including forming or joining a walk team, CLICK HERE or call 651-645-2948.