NAMI Southeast Minnesota

10/16/2026

📸 Sponsor Appreciation Post! A BIG thank you to our incredible sponsors, participants, and teams who made NAMIWalks Southeast Minnesota 2026 possible! 💙

Together, 25 sponsors, 330 participants, and 46 teams helped raise $118,364, reaching 99% of our goal and increasing support by more than 20% from last year. 👏

Because of you, awareness grew, stigma shrank, and more people were reminded that they are not alone. Every step brings us closer to a future where Mental Health for All is a reality.

📸 Photo Credit: Sarah Jane Kotval. Thank you for sharing your talent and helping us capture the spirit of NAMIWalks so beautifully. 💙✨

Comming up this Weekend: Team and community partner Appreciation Post
Later: Raffle Winner Post!
Next week: Volunteer & Staff Appreciation

Eagle Rock BankThe Boldt CompanyOlmsted Medical CenterBetterLife InsuranceNAACPF & M Community BankBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaKMTelecomZumbro Valley Health CenterPrairieCareAidan's Light In Loving Memory of Aidan HeggePioneer Presbyterian ChurchMedica Health PlansFernbrook Family Center - Southern MNNexus Family Healing American WaterworksHawkins Ash CPAs Hoff Funeral & Cremation Services Rochester Area Foundation Family Service Rochester

10/13/2026

📸 We're finally sharing our 2026 NAMIWalks photos, and we're still riding the waves of an amazing day filled with hope, determination, connection, and community!

Despite a little rain, our community showed up, supported one another, and made this year's walk truly unforgettable. 💙

A huge thank you to our photographer, Sarah Jane Kotval, for capturing these special moments.

It's not to late for you to wear your 2026 NAMIWalks t-shirt! Stop by our office to claim it while supplies last. Thank you to everyone who walked, volunteered, donated, and supported this event! Together, we're creating hope and building a stronger community for all.

Coming up!
This week: Sponsor Appreciation Post!
Later: Raffle Winner Post!
Next week: Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Post!

10/01/2026

💙 Community in Action 💙

Together, these teams raised more than dollars. They raised awareness, started conversations, & helped ensure no one has to navigate mental health challenges alone.

This year, these teams went above and beyond:

🥇 ✨ Searching My Soul – $14,157.61
🥈 ✨ Mt. Olive Lutheran Rochester – $5,430.75
🥉 ✨ First Unitarian Universalist Church – $5,261.52
✨ Together, Not Alone – $4,605.00
✨ Team Brady – $4,306.00
✨ Rider's Walkers – $1,370.00
✨ Sweet Walkers – $1,295.53
✨ BetterLife Insurance - $1075.00
✨ Plunge Pup – $1,035.00
✨ Miles for Smiles – $1,014.75

One of the most inspiring parts of NAMIWalks is seeing people come together around a shared belief that mental health support should be available to everyone.

Drop a 💙 in the comments to help us celebrate these amazing teams!

09/30/2026

💚 "It was a joy to connect with so many of you and walk alongside families, providers, and neighbors in support of mental health and an end to stigma." 💙 We're so thankful for partners like Zumbro Valley Health Center who not only support NAMIWalks Southeast Minnesota but truly embrace our mission.
Thank you for showing up, sharing your time, and helping make September 26 a day filled with hope, and community. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing this important work together.

What a meaningful day. 💚

Thank you to NAMI Southeast Minnesota for bringing our community together for NAMIWalks Southeast Minnesota at Cascade Lake Park. It was a joy to connect with so many of you at our table and walk alongside families, providers, and neighbors in support of mental health and an end to stigma.

A special thank you to our staff Heather and Jennessa (in photo), along with Lizzie, Abby, Morgan, and Josh, who showed up and made it happen!

09/25/2026

Wondering how to share your NAMIWalks photos with us tomorrow?

It's SO easy, and we made you a quick video to show you exactly how it works! 👇

No app to download. No account to create.

Just:

📱 SCAN the QR code
📸 SELECT your favorite photos or short videos
💚 SHARE them with us!

That's it!

So tomorrow, keep your camera handy. Capture your team, your signs, your friends, the laughter and all those little moments that make NAMIWalks special.

Then send your favorites our way!

👀 And keep watching our page in the days after the Walk. We'll be sharing moments submitted by our NAMIWalks community, so you may spot yourself, your team, or even a photo YOU captured!

We can't wait to see the day through your eyes. 💚

📸 Show Us NAMIWalks Through Your Eyes.

09/25/2026

📸 💚 NEW THIS YEAR: Show Us NAMIWalks Through Your Eyes!

Tomorrow is NAMIWalks Southeast Minnesota, and we want YOU to help us capture the day!

We know our cameras can only be in so many places at once, but yours will be everywhere. 💚

See a great team photo? A sign that makes you smile? Friends laughing? A meaningful moment? Someone celebrating at the finish? Or just a moment that captures what NAMIWalks means to you?

Take the picture. Capture the video. Then share it with us!

📱 Simply scan the QR code
📸 Choose your favorite photos or short videos
⬆️ Upload
💚 That's it!

No app to download. No account to create.

And don't forget to check back after the Walk! 👀

We'll be sharing photos and moments submitted by YOU throughout the days following NAMIWalks.

You might just see your team, your friends, or a special moment you captured featured right here on our page!

Tomorrow, don't just attend NAMIWalks...

Help us tell its story. 💚

📸 Show Us NAMIWalks Through Your Eyes.

09/25/2026

🚨💙 Shoutout to Pro Image! PRO IMAGE Promotions & Apparel
When we needed a last-minute update to our NAMIWalk shirts, Jason from Pro Image stepped in with a same-day turnaround and made sure our shirts were walk-ready. Thank you for helping us make tomorrow's event a success. 💙

09/25/2026

☔The forecast calls for hope, connection, and a 100% chance of walking. ☀️
Whether you're walking for a loved one, for recovery, for hope, or because mental health matters, we're excited to take every step together. We've got extra ponchos ready for walkers, so come prepared for whatever the weather brings.

🌧️ Bring your umbrella if you'd like.
🩵 Bring your reason for walking.
🚶 Bring your energy.
Rain or shine, we'll see you at NAMIWalks! 💙

09/25/2026

👀 Sneak Peek Alert-Raffle Baskets. Which one would you choose?

🎁 Self-care basket 🍿 Movie night basket 🍫 Sweet treats 💙 NAMI goodies, coffee and more!

Join us tomorrow for a day of community, connection, hope, and a chance to take home one of these fantastic prizes!

09/24/2026

🌟 PREMIER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

As we count down to our Walk this Saturday, September 26, we want to give a very special shout-out to our Premier Sponsor,

Eagle Rock! 💙 Eagle Rock Bank

Their incredible support helps make this event possible and fuels NAMI Southeast Minnesota's mission to provide hope, education, advocacy, and support to individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions.

A sponsorship at this level is more than a contribution. It's a commitment to building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community where mental health matters.

👏 Please join us in thanking Eagle Rock for leading the way and standing with us in support of mental health awareness and recovery.

Because of partners like Eagle Rock, we're able to make a greater impact together. 💙

Drop a 👏 or 💙 in the comments to help us show our appreciation!