Join the Faith Connections on Mental Illness NAMIWalks team . . .
. . . So NO ONE Walks Alone
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WHY WE FORMED A FCOMI TEAM
FCoMI decided to form a NAMIWalks team to make sure that anyone who wants to join the walk can enjoy the camaraderie, encouragement, and support of other like-minded folks. Not every faith community is able to support their own team – and not every person is part of a faith community. |
HOW TO SIGN UP
To walk with us, just go to https://www.namiwalks.org/team/FCOMI, click on “Join This Team,” and follow the prompts. When you have gone through the steps, be sure to save the link that goes directly to your walker page so that you can email it to friends and/or post it on FaceBook to ask for sponsors. Anyone who raises at least $100 will receive a free NAMIWalks T-shirt. |
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I'M NOT GOOD AT FUNDRAISING - WHAT IF I DON'T RAISE ENOUGH?
While it is great to raise
money for NAMI, there is no minimum amount you need to raise. Even more than
the money raised, NAMIWalks raises awareness that those suffering from mental
illness (and those who care for them) no longer need to suffer alone. It is
hard to ignore hundreds of people gathered in one place! All funds donated to
our team will be split between NAMI NC and NAMI Orange County. If you are from
a county other than Orange, we are delighted to have you join us, but we don’t
have a way to designate your donations to benefit your home county.
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HOW DO I RAISE MONEY?
The NAMI Fundraising Page has lots of simple ideas. After signing up you will be given a link to your personal fundraising page, which you can share via direct email, as a part of your email signature line, posting on FaceBook and other social media, etc. Click here for a print-ready flier/bulletin insert. Here is sample wording for a "bulletin blurb" To raise awareness for mental illness, NAMIWalks will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 on the beautiful Dorothea Dix campus in Raleigh. Three path lengths are available: .7 mile; 1.4 miles; 2.1 miles. Faith Connections on Mental Illness has invited (name of your faith community) to join their team. There is no cost to participate. Individuals who raise $100 in contributions will receive a free NAMIWalks T-shirt. Even if you can’t walk, donations are gratefully accepted. Learn more at http://www.namiwalks.org/team/FCOMI or contact (your info or Kim Batson: kmccbat@aol.com; 919-265-9820). |
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