Quad Cities Participants Join NAMIWalks for Mental Health Awareness
Walkers from the Quad Cities area are participating in NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley on October 10 at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf to raise awareness and funds for mental health programs.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, October 1, 2026 —
NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley is scheduled to take place on October 10, bringing together participants from the Quad Cities area. The event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf.
The primary objectives of NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley are to raise awareness for mental health issues and to generate funds for mental health programs. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
The specific details regarding the number of expected walkers, the total fundraising goal, or the total amount raised in previous years were not provided in the available information. Furthermore, the exact names of any specific organizers or key participating individuals from the Quad Cities area were not detailed. The scope and impact of the mental health programs that will benefit from the funds raised also remain unspecified in the provided summary.
Walkers participating in NAMIWalks events typically engage in a walk to show their support and commitment to mental health advocacy. These events serve as a platform for community members to connect, share their stories, and contribute to a cause that affects many individuals and families. Information regarding any specific activities planned beyond the walk itself, such as speakers or informational booths, was not detailed.
Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf is the designated location for this year’s walk. The date, October 10, marks the scheduled day for the event to commence. The funds generated are intended to support NAMI’s work in providing education, support, advocacy, and public awareness campaigns for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. The specific allocation of funds to particular programs or initiatives was not outlined.
Story summarized from the original created by Sharon Wren on www.ourquadcities.com, see more information here.
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