Brittney Johnson, an Emmy award-winning 10 p.m. NBC 5 News Anchor and honorary chair of NAMIWalks North Texas, is excited to join the fight against mental illness on Saturday, May 18th at Riders Field in Frisco. Brittney is dedicated to using her platform as a journalist and community advocate to raise awareness about mental health issues in the North Texas region. She has personally witnessed the impact that mental illness can have on individuals, families, and communities and is committed to making a difference.
NAMIWalks North Texas features a resource fair, great activities for kids, free Kona Ice for kids, a “Why I Walk” story station, HoneyLu’s coffee, and free parking. Registration for NAMIWalks North Texas is FREE, with participants encouraged to collect donations to support mental health advocacy. Walkers raising $100 or more will receive a NAMIWalks North Texas event t-shirt and other recognition gifts. The walk has no set distance because it’s not about how many steps you take but the importance of each step taken towards “Mental Health for All!”
To participate, donate or support a team click HERE. NAMIWalks North Texas takes place on Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 AM at Riders Field located at 7300 Roughriders Trail in Frisco. For more information about NAMI Walks North Texas please visit www.naminorthtexas.org. NAMI North Texas is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization founded in 1982 that advocates for equitable access to mental health services, treatment, support and research serving Dallas