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When

Friday, May 4, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
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Where

Glennpeter Jewelers 
1544 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12205
 

 
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Contact

Matthew Shapiro 
NAMI-NYS 
518-462-2000 
matthew@naminys.org 
 
 

Join NAMI-NYS for a lovely evening as we work to create a brighter day for people and families touched by mental illness. This unique event taking place at Glennpeter Jewelers will allow attendees to learn more about the realities of mental illness as well as  participate in a Chinese raffle (for a chance to win prizes from throughout the Capital Region), a silent auction  and wine and dine all to benefit NAMI-NYS.

 

There will be complimentary food and all bar and raffle ticket proceeds will benefit NAMI-NYS.

 

This Year's Event Will Be Dedicated to Our Dear Friend

Vicki Moorehead

Those who have atteneded the event in the past will surely remember our dear friend Vicki Moorehead and her book "The Raw Truth" which chronicles the challenges of living with OCD.

 

Sadly, Vicki passed away earlier this year and we are holding this year's event to honor Vicki's memory and her dedication to raising awarneness. 

 

Kick Off NAMIWalks NYS!!!

 

 

Learn how you can Join the Movement and participate in the 2018 NAMIWalk NYS. The event will serve as the official kick-off for the Walk taking place on September 29th. NAMIWalks are designed to raise awareness of mental health, reduce stigma and support NAMI-NYS. 

 

 

 The Event Will Also Feature: 

  • Cupcakes from Treatie Beatie Cake Shop
  • A program which will include people and families detailing  how mental illness has impacted their lives and how they have worked towards recovery and a brighter day.  NAMI-NYS will also explain how we help educate and support those touched by mental illness and guide them towards a brighter day. 
  • Information on how to participate in the NAMI-NYS Ribbon Campaign.
  • 100% of all raffle and bar sales will be donated to NAMI-NYS.
  • Complimentary food.

Schedule for the Evening to be Announced Soon

Thank You to All the Businesses Who Contributed to Our Rafflle

Donors from 2017:

BEST CLEANERS

CAPITAL REPITORY THEATER

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL


EL LOCO MEXICAN CAFE


GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL

GLENPETERS JEWELERS

JACK'S OYSTER HOUSE

LA SERRE

NEW WORLD BISTRO BAR

NISKAYUNA FOOD CO-OP

NISKAYUNA WINE AND LIQUOR

PROCTORS

SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

THE EGG

 NAMI-NYS also extends our deepest gratitude to:

Bob and Evelyn Keplinger for organizing this event, and Glennpeter

Jewelers for hosting the event.   GLENNPETER JEWELERS