This year, I am participating in the NAMI.Walk because I know the value of the service they provide to the community. I believe that the MORE people know about mental illnesses, the LESS the stigma associated with mental illness is perpetuated.
I walk for my brother, Ryan Lauchland, who died by suicide in April 2013. Ryan suffered from Bipolar Disorder.
I walk for my brother, Ryan Lauchland, who died by suicide in April 2013. Ryan suffered from Bipolar Disorder.
I walk for my children, who are (almost) 6 and 8, who can grow up in a community free from the stigma of mental illness, if we all band together and get educated.
I walk for myself - I have a personal vendetta against mental illness and I am hopeful I can see more treatments accepted by people who suffer.
Please support me in my efforts to raise money and awareness for NAMI, as well as the Ryan M. Lauchland Memorial Fund.
Please walk with me in my efforts to see a world free from stigma.
For every walker that joins the Ryan Lauchland Memorial Fund team to walk o May 3, I will personally donate $10 to NAMI.
For every walker that joins the Ryan Lauchland Memorial Fund team to walk o May 3, I will personally donate $10 to NAMI.
To help my efforts or join me on May 3 in Sacramento, please visit my fundraising page at http://namiwalks.nami.org/ 5milebikeride.
If you would prefer to donate directly to the Ryan M. Lauchland Memorial Fund, please click the "donate" button to your right -->
I also wanted to tell you that the Ryan M. Lauchland Memorial Fund will be hosting a community-wide Mental Health outreach event on May 10, featuring a presentation by NAMI as well as information from San Joaquin Behavioral Health, and Hospice's support groups.
If you would like to continue to receive information, or would like to be involved, please email me or "like" the Ryan M. Lauchland Memorial Fund page on Facebook.
Thank you in advance for your help, love, support, and prayers,
Julie
