Alexandria Hosts NAMIWalks Northern Virginia on May 4
Annual walk champions mental health awareness. Register today
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On Sunday, May 4, community members from across the region will gather at Bren Mar Park in Alexandria for the 17th annual NAMIWalks Northern Virginia, the area’s largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. Organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Northern Virginia, this powerful community walk aims to celebrate recovery, raise critical funds, and break the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Since its launch in 2008, NAMIWalks Northern Virginia has become a beacon of hope for individuals affected by mental health challenges, as well as their families and friends. The event brings together corporate sponsors, local organizations, advocates, and passionate individuals for a shared mission: Mental Health for All.
More of a movement than a walk, the funds raised will provide vital education, support programs, and advocacy for people living with mental illness in our community and beyond.
Proceeds from the walk directly support NAMI Northern Virginia’s work.This includes free mental health education, peer support, and outreach efforts across the region. The organization’s programs aim to improve lives by advocating for equitable access to healthcare, housing, education, and employment.
With mental illness affecting one in five adults in the U.S., events like NAMIWalks are more than symbolic. They are essential. Organizers are calling on the public to step forward, lend their voices, and join the effort to create a more understanding and supportive society.
Event Details:
- What: NAMIWalks Northern Virginia 2025
- When: Sunday, May 4, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Where: Bren Mar Park, 5415 Colliers Lane, Alexandria, VA
- Registration: Open to individuals and teams at NAMI Northern Virginia
As the slogan goes, “It’s a walk, a very special walk. And it’s a lifetime’s journey.” This Sunday, that journey continues—stronger and more united than ever.
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