MOULTRIE — Supporters of NAMI — the National Alliance on Mental Illness — are preparing for the organization’s signature fundraiser, NAMIWalks.

NAMIWalks Moultrie will be held May 10 in conjunction with Second Saturday in Downtown Moultrie, but the kickoff meeting will be held March 11.

The kickoff, which starts at 5 p.m. at the Southern Regional Technical College Conference Center, is free and includes a light meal. Registration is respectfully requested to ensure sufficient food for attendees.  The registration link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-walks-kickoff-tickets-1262523284129?aff=oddtdtcreator. For ease of assess it is posted on NAMI Moultrie’s Facebook page.

With every new day, Americans are becoming more aware of the crisis facing the 1 in 5 of us who experience mental illness and the importance of taking an active part in the solution. NAMIWalks Moultrie is a powerful step in the right direction, according to Walk Manager Lynn Wilson. Accessible, affordable mental health care is critical to the community’s health, she said. Participants in NAMIWalks power NAMI’s free educational programs, power its advocacy efforts, and strengthen outreach to the community.

“Looking at the mental health landscape in 2025 realistically, it’s impossible to care too much about affordable and accessible care,” Wilson said. “Its impact is deeply felt in every corner of Moultrie and Colquitt County, from home and family to the workplace and public spaces. The success we have in bringing help and hope to an individual is felt everywhere. Bringing a smile to someone seeking help holds the promise of increased safety and wellness to our whole community.” 

To join NAMIWalks, people are encouraged to visit https://namiwalks.org/moultrie. There is no registration fee, but fundraising is encouraged. Participants raising at least $100 receive an event T-shirt. 

For more information contact Wilson at (229) 891-1725 or lynnbw45@gmail.com.