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The thought of hope is the seed to healing. It is in that spirit that we invite you to join us for the NAMI CCNS Spring Gala! This year, we are "Racing for Hope" with a Kentucky Derby–themed evening filled with southern charm, festive flair, and meaningful impact.
Mental health challenges affect our entire community—1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year, and over 8.4 million people provide care to a loved one in need. At NAMI CCNS, we are running the distance alongside them. This past year alone, we engaged over 3,000 members in support groups, welcomed 55 families into our Family-to-Family program, and reached over 4,000 students through suicide awareness initiatives.
Every dollar raised during this event stays right here in our community to fund our free support, education, and advocacy programs.
Break out your boldest hat or fascinator and get ready to toast the evening with a classic mint julep. We can’t wait to celebrate in Derby style!
4:45 PM | Registration: Check in and grab your program.
5:00 PM | Cocktails: Enjoy southern hospitality and festive drinks.
5:57 PM | The 152nd Kentucky Derby: Join us as we watch the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" live!
6:00 PM | Program & Dinner: A seated dinner featuring stories of hope and community impact.
If you or your company are interested in sponsoring our event or donating to our silent auction, please contact Marcy Larson at mlarson@namiccns.org. Your support helps ensure that no one in the North Suburbs has to race toward recovery alone.