Walk for Mental Health @ NAMIWalks

As many of you know, I started Rainbow Fit Club as a way to trick myself into getting out of the house, moving my body, and connecting with others in an effort to support my mental health. Supporting National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) is therefore a natural fit!

NAMIWalks St. Louis brings the community together to raise awareness around mental health, reduce stigma, and support resources for people navigating mental health challenges. Mental health is an important part of overall wellness, and creating spaces where we can move, connect, and support one another is a big part of what Rainbow Fit Club is about.

To register for the walk and join the Rainbow Fit Club walking team, click here. (Registration with NAMIWalks is required to participate, whether you do it in advance online or at the walk)

You’re welcome to join our walking team whether or not you fundraise. Donations to support NAMI are always appreciated, but they are not required to participate. The most important thing is showing up and walking together.

We’ll gather as a group and walk together, and I’ll put together something fun for our team to wear (details TBD - I'll contact anyone registered with our team on the NAMIWalks site!). Folks are also encouraged to come in rainbow-inspired outfits if you’d like to lean into the spirit of Rainbow Fit Club.

Event details:

• Registration opens at 8:00 AM (skip the line by registering online in advance)
• Opening ceremony at 9:00 AM
• Walk begins at 9:30 AM
• Route options: 1 mile or 2 miles

The walk is family-friendly and accessible — strollers, wagons, and dogs on leash are welcome.

Rainbow Fit Club will also have a booth in the Community/Resource Village, so even if you’re not walking, you can stop by, say hello, and learn more about our group.