NAMI Louisville Stepping Up for Mental Health Walk

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Louisville, Kentucky

$38.10 · 1 race

Event summary

Join us on September 13th, 2025, for the inspiring NAMI Louisville Stepping Up for Mental Health Walk at Waterfront Park in Jefferson, Louisville. This uplifting event aims to unite our community in support of those living with mental illness, as we strive to raise an ambitious $100,000 and gather 1,000 participants walking side-by-side. Each step we take together is a powerful declaration that stigma has no place in our lives or hearts.

This is not just a walk; it’s a movement dedicated to fostering connection, acceptance, and support for everyone affected by mental health challenges. By participating, you’ll help raise crucial funds for essential education and advocacy programs that strengthen our community. Let’s fill Harbor Lawn with hope and solidarity, sending a clear message to those who feel alone: You are seen, you are heard, and together, we can make a difference. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vital event that champions mental health awareness and brings us closer together!

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Stepping Up for Mental Health

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

Explore Therapy Village: Discover pathways to wellness through alternative therapies. Learn about equine therapy, yoga, art therapy and more! Connect with Community Resource Vendors: Connect with local organizations offering guidance, education, and support services for mental health. Whether you're seeking information for yourself or someone you love, you'll find caring people and powerful resources to help. This is more than a walk it's an immersive, uplifting experience!

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Organiser's description

On September 13th, 2025, at Waterfront Park, were coming togethernot just as individuals, but as a united frontin solidarity with those living with mental illness in our community. Our goal is ambitious yet deeply meaningful: $100,000 RAISED AND 1,000 PEOPLE WALKING SIDE-BY-SIDE, EACH STEP DECLARING THAT STIGMA HAS NO PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITY, IN OUR HOMES, OR IN OUR HEARTS.

We walk to say to every person feeling alone, unheard, or misunderstood: You are seen. You are heard. There is hope. There is help. When we show up together, we prove that mental health matters, and that no one should suffer in silence.

THIS IS MORE THAN A WALKITS A MOVEMENT, AND YOURE A VITAL PART OF IT. Together with NAMI Louisville, we are working to bridge the gap between isolation and connection, between stigma and acceptance. Every step we take and every dollar we raise powers essential education, support, and advocacy programs that strengthen the Louisville community.

We dream of filling Harbor Lawn with people whose presence alone says: You are not alone.