The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Montgomery County, MD, known as NAMI Montgomery County or NAMI MC, invites the community to join them at NAMIWalks on Saturday morning, May 3 at the RIO Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This fun, community-building event generates funds for NAMI’s top-rated programs and raises awareness about mental illness to reduce stigma and strengthen community support. All programs and resources provided by NAMI MC are free to the community. The walk is family friendly, for all ages, and pets are welcome. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 10:00 a.m.

Our annual walk raises crucial awareness and funds to meet the mental health needs in our community. The proceeds from the walk go directly towards supporting our free community programs which includes support groups, educational classes, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness in Montgomery County.

Generous corporate partners include RIO, Adventist HealthCare, Teva, Shulman Rogers, Fine Earth Landscape, MedStar Health, Suburban Hospital, Founders Bank, Otsuka, Scheer Partners, Ellie Mental Health of Montgomery County, Counseling Center Group, and Enterprise Mobility.

NAMIWalks is a Top 30 Peer to Peer Fundraising Event, a national mental health event series with walks taking place in more than 130 locations across the U.S. It’s a very special walk. And it’s a lifetime’s journey – the lifetimes you will change by joining us today.

For information about registration and sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 NAMIWalks Montgomery County, MD event, contact NAMI MC’s Director of Development, Steffi Benjamin at (240) 760-2547 or [email protected]. Together, we will make a powerful change in our community and provide “Mental Health for All.”