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NAMI Walks Coming Soon- Cochran Firm Reports on National Alliance on Mental Illness

(Medical-NewsWire.com, August 20, 2013 ) Dothan, AL – The National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) has held walking fundraisers for the past 11 years, becoming instrumental in raising awareness of mental health. The walks show support for people who have mental illnesses and are helping to change the way mental illness is viewed in the United States.



Some studies have shown that one in four adults, or almost 60 million Americans, suffer from some type of mental illness. The World Health Organization reports that mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Mental illness affects all ages.



With so many people affected, NAMI feels that through a grassroots effort they can help by providing a strong voice for advocacy and help shape public policy on issues that touch the mentally ill. The 34 year old organization states that they “advocate for access to services, treatment, supports and research and [are] steadfast in [their] commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.”



In addition to raising awareness, the NAMIWalks, as they are called, go a long way to helping to fund the organization to allow it to promote solutions, provide research funding and provide other community assistance programs such as housing. It is projected that the walks will raise $12 million in 2014 when they are held in at least 88 cities and engage over 140,000 walkers and supporters. Much of the money raised will stay in the community and state where the walk is held to be used in local programs.



This year people from over 85 communities will participating in the NAMIWalks. The following walks are scheduled for the remainder of 2013:



Arizona- Phoenix, October 19

California-

Huntington Beach, September 28

Los Angeles, October 5

Bakersfield, October 12

Hemet, November 2

Florida- Coconut Creek, November 9

Georgia-

Atlanta, October 5

Rome, October 12

Hawaii- Honolulu, October 5

Idaho- Boise, September 28

Illinois- Chicago, September 21 and October 5

Iowa-

Davenport, September 28

Des Moines October 5

Kentucky- Lexington, October 12

Louisiana-

Lafayette, October 5

New Orleans, October 12

Maine- Portland, September 29

Michigan- Novi, September 21

Minnesota-

Minneapolis/St. Paul, September 28

Rochester, September 28

Mississippi- Helena, September 22

Nevada- Las Vegas, October 5

New Hampshire- Concord, October 6

Ohio-

Cleveland, September 7

Akron, October 5

Hamilton, October 12

Pennsylvania- Pittsburgh, October 13

Rhode Island- Providence, September 28

South Carolina- Hilton Head, October 26

Texas-

Austin, September 28

Tarrant County, El Paso and San Antonio, October 5

Utah- Salt Lake City, October 19

Virginia-

Fairfax, September 28

Richmond, October 19

Vermont- Burlington, September 21

Wisconsin-

Waukesha, September 21

Greenbay, September 28

Madison, October 6.



More information about participating in or volunteering for NAMIWalks can be found at www.namiwalks.org.



About the Cochran Firm

Recognized as one of the nation’s premier law firms, The Cochran Firm handles cases on behalf of clients seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy Attorney in Atlanta or Social Security Disability Lawyer. The Firm can be reached at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476) or visit their website at http://www.cochrannation.com. “Working for You.” Article by Benjamin A. Irwin, Esq.###



Cochran Firm

163 West Main Street

Dothan, Alabama 36301

1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476)

www.cochrannation.com



Cochran Firm

Benjamin A. Irwin, Esq.

800-843-3476

contact@cochrannation.com

Source: EmailWire.Com

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