Community Walk for Mental Health Returns to Bonita Lakes for Fourth Year

MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The City of Meridian and surrounding communities are invited to come together later this month for the 4th Annual Walk for Mental Health, an event focused on awareness, healing and community support.

The walk, presented by Zach B., is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, at Bonita Lakes Playground. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. with guest speakers and voices from across the community, followed by a moment of silence honoring individuals who lost their lives to mental health struggles.

An organized exercise walk will begin at 4 p.m., encouraging participants to take part in both physical activity and open conversation surrounding mental health.

Scheduled guest speakers include Brittany Parker, Darius Ewing, Jamie Humphrey, Erica Carter, Charmin Charmoin, Marquita Nichols, Pastor Draius Thames, and Andriene Collins. The event will be hosted by Mistress of Ceremony Kashae Miller, with music provided by DJ Toby in the Mix and entertainment by Ashley Clark. Photography will be provided by Mil’s Memories.

Organizers are calling on the City of Meridian, surrounding areas, local businesses, organizations and churches to participate and support the cause.

For more information about the event, contact Zachary Ball Sr. at 601-880-6842.

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