Join NAMI 5K Run for Mental Health Oct. 6

Join NAMI Kane-South, DeKalb and Kendall Counties on Saturday, Oct. 6, in downtown Batavia for the 2018 Run for Mental Health.

The run/walk along the Fox River Trail starts at 9 a.m. at the Peg Bond Community Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia.

Advance registration is $35. All those who are preregistered will receive a free technical racing shirt. Day-of registration is also available for $40. All walkers and runners are welcome. Top finishers will receive fantastic trophies and medals. Register at www.nami5k.com.

As a valued NAMI KDK supporter or someone interested in learning about NAMI, readers are encouraged to take part in this year's NAMI 5K.

Not only does staying physically fit and active help improve your overall mental health, the proceeds from each participant registration will benefit NAMI KDK to help others in your surrounding community who struggle with mental health conditions. If you cannot participate, but would still like to show support for NAMI KDK, donate at www.nami5k.com.

NAMI KDK, Kane-South, DeKalb and Kendall Counties, is your local resource for support of those with mental illness, their families, and their communities. It is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grass-roots mental health organization and are dedicated to the eradication of the stigma of mental illness by improving the quality of life of all those striving for mental health wellness. The mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for people, family members, and communities dealing with mental health issues.

For more information, visit www.namikdk.org, email to info@namikdk.org or call (630) 896-6264.