{"id":25830,"date":"2026-05-20T17:06:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=25830"},"modified":"2026-05-20T17:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:07:17","slug":"21st-annual-namiwalks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/21st-annual-namiwalks\/","title":{"rendered":"21st Annual NAMIWalks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pvt. Joshua Archer, Toledo Fire & Rescue Department Coordinator of Wellness & Support Photos taken by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Held this year at a new location: Glass City Metropark<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Toledo, Ohio) \u2013The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Toledo (4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623) held its 21st Annual NAMIWalks<\/strong> this past Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at a new location. This year, the walk was held at the Glass City Metropark. In previous years, it was held at Middlegrounds\u2019 Metropark. NAMIWalks is Northwest Ohio\u2019s largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. This event brings together individuals, families, businesses, schools, and community leaders who want to show their support for mental health, while also reminding others that they are not alone.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>This year\u2019s event featured several new attractions and family-friendly experiences. It started with a free TARTA shuttle service that went from the International Park at the Docks to the Glass City Metropark. TARTA services were much needed on this beautiful day, since the parking lot was jammed packed with cars all up and down the streets, and families out enjoying the numerous playgrounds at the Glass City Metropark with their children or on the riverwalk. NAMIWalks this year had, for the first time, Dogs for Difference,<\/em> which are therapy dogs, support ponies from Lily Creek Farms<\/em>, and a special appearance from the Distracted Haunted House.<\/em> NAMI\u2019s \u201cMonsters for Mental Health\u201d were even present this year, as they walked among the supporters, cheering people on and waving their hands in the air. Community vendors were present, as well as music to motivate, and family-friendly activities. Community members were encouraged to attend, bring friends and family, and to help celebrate hope, connection, and mental health awareness. All the proceeds from NAMIWalks stay local and help support NAMI of Greater Toledo\u2019s no-cost mental health education, support groups, advocacy, and family navigation services serving thousands across the region.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit: NAMIWalks: About NAMI Greater Toledo, call 419-243-1119, or email info@namitoledo.org. According to the Executive Director of NAMI of Greater Toledo, \u201cWhether you walk, volunteer, donate, or simply come cheer people on, your presence sends a powerful message that no one has to struggle alone.\u201d This walk shows that \u201cMental health matters, and everyone has a role to play in reducing stigma and building a more compassionate community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce and Donnetta Carter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

21\u00aa edici\u00f3n anual de NAMIWalks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Este a\u00f1o se celebra en una nueva ubicaci\u00f3n: Glass City Metropark<\/strong><\/p>\n

Por la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Toledo, Ohio) \u2013 La Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI) del Gran Toledo (4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623) celebr\u00f3 su 21\u00aa edici\u00f3n anual de NAMIWalks el pasado s\u00e1bado 16 de mayo de 2026, de 9:00 a 12:00 en una nueva ubicaci\u00f3n. Este a\u00f1o, se celebr\u00f3 en el Metro Park de Glass City. En a\u00f1os anteriores, se celebraba en el Metropark de Middlegrounds. NAMIWalks es el mayor evento de concienciaci\u00f3n y recaudaci\u00f3n de fondos sobre la salud mental del noroeste de Ohio. Este evento re\u00fane a individuos, familias, empresas, colegios y l\u00edderes comunitarios que quieren mostrar su apoyo a la salud mental.<\/p>\n

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Roman Arce, Attorney at Marshall-Melhorn, LLC & Deb Flores, Chief Executive Officer at the Zepf Center, Toledo, OH.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

El evento de este a\u00f1o cont\u00f3 con varias atracciones nuevas y experiencias familiares. Todo comenz\u00f3 con un servicio gratuito de TARTA que iba desde el International Park hasta el Glass City Metropark. Los servicios de TARTA eran muy necesarios en este hermoso d\u00eda, ya que el aparcamiento estaba abarrotado de coches por todas las calles y familias disfrutando de los numerosos parques infantiles del Metro Park con sus hijos o del paseo. NAMIWalks este a\u00f1o tuvo, por primera vez, Dogs for Difference,<\/em> que son perros de terapia, flores de apoyo de Lily Creek Farms<\/em>, y una aparici\u00f3n especial de la Casa Encantada Distracted Haunted House. <\/em>Y el “<\/em>Monstruos para la Salud Mental” de NAMI incluso estuvieron presentes este a\u00f1o, mientras caminaban entre los seguidores, animando a la gente y agitando las manos en alto. Hab\u00eda vendedores comunitarios, y m\u00fasica para motivar y actividades familiares. Todos los ingresos de NAMIWalks permanecen locales y ayudan a apoyar la educaci\u00f3n gratuita en salud mental, los grupos de apoyo, la defensa y los servicios de navegaci\u00f3n familiar de NAMI, que atienden a miles de personas en toda la regi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, visita: NAMIWalks: About NAMI Greater Toledo, llama al 419-243-1119 o env\u00eda un correo electr\u00f3nico a info@namitoledo.org. Dijo el director ejecutivo de NAMI del Gran Toledo: “Ya sea que camines, hagas voluntariado, dones o simplemente animes a la gente, tu presencia env\u00eda un mensaje poderoso de que nadie tiene que luchar solo.” Esta caminata demuestra que “La salud mental importa, y todos tenemos un papel que desempe\u00f1ar en la reducci\u00f3n del estigma y en la construcci\u00f3n de una comunidad m\u00e1s compasiva.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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