Join us at the NAMIWalks Greater Los Angeles County Mental Health Fest and 3K at a new venue, LA State Historic Park, and new date, Saturday, April 29, 10am - 2pm. 

“Let’s Get Loud Together for Mental Health” and raise funds for free programs and services that bring NAMI’s message of hope and community to everyone impacted by mental illness. 

We are excited to partner with this free community event that will break down stigma, raise awareness about mental health issues, and make it easier for folks to seek help and support. 

This year, rap star and entrepreneur Percy "Master P" Walker will inspire and tell his family story from the stage. Joining Walker on stage will be Juan Acosta, LGBTQ+ activist and co-author with Lady Gaga of the NYTimes Bestseller “Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community”. 

April Stewart, top Hollywood voice over actress, best known for her portrayal of various characters on the Emmy Award winning TV show “South Park”, will be joining them on stage. In a recently published interview with BroadwayWorld, Stewart said, - “I am going to start using my voice to support The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Our production of Love Letters has just announced our official partnership with the

Greater LA County (GLAC) and we will be donating the net proceeds from our production of Love Letters to NAMI/GLAC to support their efforts in promoting wellness, recovery, equality, and dignity for individuals and families affected by mental illness and the community at large.”

variety of new activities at this year’s Fest include the Mind and Body Area providing free meditation, yoga and other wellness mini workshops for the community. The KidZone welcomes the young and old to enjoy games and NAMI’s Little Monster coloring and activity Book in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Painted Brain’s resident artists will create an interactive Mural.

NAMI believes that Mental illness can be treated and people living with mental illness can recover to live fulfilling lives. To learn more about how NAMI can help, visit namiglac.org. All NAMI programs and services are free of charge for individuals living with mental illness and families and friends who care for them.

To register for the event go to NAMIWALKS.org/LACounty Email gdepourtales@namiglac.org or call 213-386-3615 ex 103

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