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Together We Are NAMIWalks: Join Us!

NAMIWalks 2026

Submitted by Nenette Rogers

Published January 5, 2026

The new season of NAMIWalks is here—and Fairbanks, it’s time to walk with purpose.
Join us for NAMIWalks Fairbanks 2026, where we come together to raise awareness, show support, and fund life-changing mental health programs in our community.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Location: North Pole Welcome Center
Register now: namiwalks.org/fairbanks

This year’s theme says it all:

Together we are NAMIWalks.

Together, we shine a light on mental health.
Together, we break stigma.
Together, we show our neighbors, families, and friends: you are not alone.


Be Part of Something Bigger

Whether you’re walking for yourself, a loved one, your community, or the future—your steps matter. And there’s more than one way to make a difference:

Register to Walk or Run

Anyone can participate! It’s free, fun, and family-friendly.

Volunteer

Help us behind the scenes or on event day. Volunteers are the heart of NAMIWalks!

👉 Join us this Saturday for the Volunteer Interest Meeting:
📆 January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📍 NAMI Fairbanks – 3504 Industrial Ave, Suite 102

If you’re looking for a way to use your time, energy, and talents to make a real difference, this is your moment. Whether you love planning, welcoming others, organizing, cheering, or supporting quietly behind the scenes—there’s a place for you. Your impact will ripple far beyond walk day.

Become a Team Captain

Lead the charge by starting a team. Rally your friends, coworkers, or club to walk together and fundraise for mental health.

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Why We Walk

NAMI Fairbanks provides free mental health education, support groups, school presentations, and a local helpline—thanks to the generosity of people like you. When you walk, volunteer, or fundraise, you help someone in our community find hope, healing, and connection.


Ready to Take the First Step?

Visit namiwalks.org/fairbanks to register, start a team, or sign up to volunteer today.
Together, we are NAMIWalks—and together, we are unstoppable.

Nenette Rogers
Author: Nenette Rogers

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