Sign up for NAMI 5K Run for Mental Health Oct. 6

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

The run/walk along the beautiful Fox River Trail starts at 9 a.m. at the Peg Bond Community Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Advanced registration is only $35. Those registering in advance 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.

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 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 of NAMI KDK is to provide support, education and advocacy for individuals, family members, and communities dealing with mental health issues.

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