What a Great NAMI Walks for the Mind of America!!
With almost 300 walkers and $18,000 in sponsorships, funds raised from the walk came to $34,000.00. AMAZING, THANKS TO ALL of YOU!
We hope you can join us for our Second Annual Awards Dinner Thrsday Nov. 2 where Awards will be given to the Top Fundraising Team the Team with the most walkers.
2008 WALK Statistics
Walkers Registered Online 182 Donations Online = $6,990.00
Top Twelve Fundraising Teams with Team Leaders
1. Speak Easy Team (Wayne Mays)……………………$2,519.00
2. Butler Behavioral Health Team (Suzanne Beckmeyer).1,782.00
3. TCT (Rhonda/Erin Benson)…...………………………1,400.00
4. TLC (all team leaders together)…………………………763.44
5. The Fiehrer Factor (Sally Fiehrer)………...………….....745.00
6. Lew’s Crew (Lew Kruger)……………………..………. 565.00
7. Spiritual Connections (Theresa Pace)…………………...480.00
8. Miami University Nursing (Paige Walters)………....…..460.00
9. Team Awesome (Kimberly Clark)………………….…...433.00
10. Butler County Mental Health Board (Ellen Harvey)…..380.00
11. GE Walkers (John DaValle)…………………………....350.00
12. Forensic/MH Services and St. Joe/s (Cindee Weber)…..344.00
Monday, November 10, 2008
YWCA Honors Sally Fiehrer
Sally Fiehrer was named one of the YWCA's Outstanding Women of Achievement at an awards ceremony Nov. 5. The following is an excerpt from the Hamilton Journal-News.YWCA will salute five women
The organization recognizes those who make a difference in the community through service.
By Tiffany Y. Latta
HAMILTON — Sally Fiehrer didn't set out to become an advocate for people with mental illness.
But when a family member was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder 20 years ago, she was compelled to learn more and help others.
"Years ago these things were not at all understood. People blamed the person and some accused them of demon possession," said Fiehrer of Hamilton.
"I wanted to help people better understand and hopefully have people with mental illness get the same compassion as anyone with a serious illness."
Since then, Fiehrer has helped pass a mental health levy and founded the Butler County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, where she now serves as volunteer director.
Fiehrer's dedicated service to others is why she will be one of the five women honored by the YWCA Wednesday, Nov. 5, during the 23rd annual salute to Outstanding Women of Achievement.
The award recognizes women who have made a difference in the community through service.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Life Planning Seminars Nov. 18 and 19
Putting the Pieces Together –Another Life Planning Seminar
Many families when faced with a loved one’s diagnosis of mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness, or traumatic brain injury don’t know where to turn for services for their loved one or for financial help. A consortium of service providers, governmental agencies and advocacy groups has come together to help families “put the pieces of the puzzle together.”
On November 18 and November 19, Ms. Kathy Morris and Mr. Richard Neidhard will give four seminars on “What Can I do Today to Plan for the Future of my Loved One who has a Disability.” Ms. Morris is extremely knowledgeable in the area of trusts and life planning. She is the Associate Director of the Community Fund Management Foundation and has been in this field for 34 years. Mr. Neidhard is a founding member of P.L.A.N. of Southwest Ohio, (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network) and is currently a board member of P.L.A.N. He is the parent of a special needs adult child. Both are well known throughout the region. Their presentations are easily understood by families and staff.
The sessions will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM, Sharonville Public Library, 10980 Thornview Dr., Sharonville
- Tuesday, November 18, 6:39-8:30 PM, Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 123 N. East St. Lebanon
- Wednesday, November 19, 9:30-11:30AM, Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Rd., Clermont County (Eastgate)
- Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-8:30 PM, Butler County Mental Health Board, 5963 Boymel Ave., Fairfield.
The same presentation will be given at each session. The sessions are free, but a donation is requested so that more presentations can be planned for the future.
Registration deadline is November 14. For registration information please contact:
- Kathy Morris at 513-559-6701 or 967-5612 or cfmfsouthohio@yahoo.com to register for the Sharonville Session
- Rosalyn Dadas at 513-695-3650 or 937-425-3650 or info@nami-wc.org for the Lebanon session.
- Teresa Brand at 867-5700, Ext 19 or teresab@butlermrdd.org for the Fairfield session
- Christine Darling at 732-4846 or cdarling@ccmrdd.org for the Union Township session.
This program has been planned by a collaborative group consisting of volunteers and staff of the Hamilton County Board of MRDD, the Butler County Board of MRDD, the Clermont County Board of MRDD, the Warren County Board of MRDD, NAMI Hamilton County, NAMI Warren County, NAMI Butler County, NAMI Clermont County, PLAN of Southwest Ohio, ARC of Southwest Ohio, the Community Fund Management Foundation, and the Brain Injury Support Association of Ohio.
Many families when faced with a loved one’s diagnosis of mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness, or traumatic brain injury don’t know where to turn for services for their loved one or for financial help. A consortium of service providers, governmental agencies and advocacy groups has come together to help families “put the pieces of the puzzle together.”
On November 18 and November 19, Ms. Kathy Morris and Mr. Richard Neidhard will give four seminars on “What Can I do Today to Plan for the Future of my Loved One who has a Disability.” Ms. Morris is extremely knowledgeable in the area of trusts and life planning. She is the Associate Director of the Community Fund Management Foundation and has been in this field for 34 years. Mr. Neidhard is a founding member of P.L.A.N. of Southwest Ohio, (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network) and is currently a board member of P.L.A.N. He is the parent of a special needs adult child. Both are well known throughout the region. Their presentations are easily understood by families and staff.
The sessions will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, November 18, 1:00-3:00 PM, Sharonville Public Library, 10980 Thornview Dr., Sharonville
- Tuesday, November 18, 6:39-8:30 PM, Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 123 N. East St. Lebanon
- Wednesday, November 19, 9:30-11:30AM, Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Rd., Clermont County (Eastgate)
- Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-8:30 PM, Butler County Mental Health Board, 5963 Boymel Ave., Fairfield.
The same presentation will be given at each session. The sessions are free, but a donation is requested so that more presentations can be planned for the future.
Registration deadline is November 14. For registration information please contact:
- Kathy Morris at 513-559-6701 or 967-5612 or cfmfsouthohio@yahoo.com to register for the Sharonville Session
- Rosalyn Dadas at 513-695-3650 or 937-425-3650 or info@nami-wc.org for the Lebanon session.
- Teresa Brand at 867-5700, Ext 19 or teresab@butlermrdd.org for the Fairfield session
- Christine Darling at 732-4846 or cdarling@ccmrdd.org for the Union Township session.
This program has been planned by a collaborative group consisting of volunteers and staff of the Hamilton County Board of MRDD, the Butler County Board of MRDD, the Clermont County Board of MRDD, the Warren County Board of MRDD, NAMI Hamilton County, NAMI Warren County, NAMI Butler County, NAMI Clermont County, PLAN of Southwest Ohio, ARC of Southwest Ohio, the Community Fund Management Foundation, and the Brain Injury Support Association of Ohio.
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