Information Sheet

Date: Sunday, September 21^st, 2008

Location: Grant Park (corner of Balbo/Columbus)

Walker Check-in Time: 9 AM

Official Walk Start Time: 10 AM

Distance: 5 Kilometers (3 Miles) Rain or Shine

Join us for our 3^rd annual Walk in Grant Park!

Start a team for your family and friends or business. Take a walk alongside Chicago's beautiful lakefront with us. Listen to live music and pick up some give-aways and delicious snacks. Sponsor the Walk through donations of cash or goods and services. Get some exercise. Above all, join NAMI of Greater Chicago in stopping the stigma surrounding mental illness!

Last year's Walk brought together over 1,200 walkers and raised over $105,000 in funds to support the work of NAMI of Greater Chicago. Join us in making this year's Walk an even bigger success! Beyond spreading awareness, this Walk supports the vital services of NAMI of Greater Chicago, all available to the public free of charge, including information and referrals, support, education, outreach, and advocacy for all affected by mental illness.

How you can join:

You can help by creating and leading a team of walkers as Team Captain, registering to walk with a team or independently, helping with the event itself, or becoming a corporate sponsor. To participate, or for more information, visit www.namigc.org or contact Isabelle Burtan at the NAMI of Greater Chicago Office (312) 563-0445 or namiwalkschicago@gmail.com.

· There is no fee to walk! Participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and business associates in support of their participation in the Walk.

· Each walker raising $100 or more will receive a NAMIWalks Chicago 2008 T-shirt.

· Starting a team is easy—and having a team with matching t-shirts and posters, all walking together for one good cause builds support for all affected by mental illness. Furthermore, it’s fun!

· Corporate Sponsor opportunities for the Walk come in a wide range—we encourage you to consider sponsoring the Walk today! Show your support for mental health in the Chicago area by having your company’s logo printed in Walk materials and on Walk t-shirts.