Juniper Village-The Spearly Center's team, comprised of residents, staff, family members, friends, service providers and generally cool people participated in the May 21st NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk, a 5K Walk to raise money and awareness in improving the lives of those with mental illness. So far the Colorado walks have raised approximately $155,000, nearly 75% of their $200,000 goal. In addition to being a Bronze Sponsor, the Spearly Team raised over $500 so far. Team Spearly's group of almost 50 walkers were part of 966 total participants in this past weekends' walks held in Centennial, Pueblo and Grand Junction. This is Spearly's 5th year participating in this event. Even Miles our giraffe mascot got into the act!
NAMI Colorado is dedicated to building better lives for the 250,000 plus Coloradans and their families who are affected by any number of mental illnesses - schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder and others. Funds raised through this walk help support their mission to build communities of recovery and hope by educating, supporting, and advocating for individuals affected by mental illness and their families. Donations to Team Spearly are still being accepted online at: http://www.namiwalks.org/
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