Thanks for running for mental illness awareness

National Alliance on Mental Illness Juneau would like to thank all the runners, walkers, supporters and volunteers who came out to the Extra Tough 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run. In total, 70 individuals joined the third annual event held during National Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Together, we raised $1,500 to support NAMI Juneau’s education, support and advocacy programs which are offered free of charge to individuals experiencing a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers.

We’d like to thank our generous sponsors, Valley Medical Care and Nugget Alaskan Outfitters (NAO). Also to our in-kind sponsors for their contributions, Heritage Coffee, Costco and Pavitt’s Health & Fitness.

Lastly, a big thank you to the incredible volunteers, including Scott May, April Rezendes, Myron Davies and Patty Moser who helped make this event possible.

For Empire Cup race results, visit southeastroadrunners.org. To learn more about NAMI’s programs and services, visit namijuneau.org or call 463-4251.

Thank you!

Crystal Bourland,

Executive Director of NAMI Juneau

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