NAMI NW Walk

Q: Where does the walk take place?
A: The walk begins at the Vera Katz Statue, just under the Hawthorne Bridge, on the Eastbank Esplanade. The street address is SE Water Avenue at SE Main Street. You can register and sign in, listen to music and visit a number of sponsors tables for information on many things. See below for a yahoo map link to the exact location. Tri-Met offers bus service to a nearby bus stop. Go to www.Trimet.org to plan your trip.
MAP of Location for the NAMI Walk

Q: Is there parking available on Sunday, May 17th, at the walk site?
A: limited number of off-street parking spots are available. These are paid spots and drivers will be ticketed if they do not hae a valid parking sticker in their vehicle.

Q: Does NAMI add donors’ names to mailing lists?
A: No – we do not keep donors’ addresses or e-mails, or add them to mailing lists or use their information for any other purpose.

Q: How do people already registered sign in on NAMI walk day?
A: Team captains are able to sign in their whole team on walk day. Have your team captain come to the Registration desk to sign in all your walkers.

Q: Do people who want to volunteer the day of the walk have to join a team?
A: No.

Q: How does someone sign up to volunteer?
A: Get their name and number, pass it on to Michelle Madison at NAMI Oregon, and she will get them in touch with the volunteer coordinator.

Q: Can people who want to walk register on the day of the walk?
A: Yes.

Q: Do they have to register for a specific team?
A: No.

Q: If they would like to register for a specific team, can they?
A: Yes

Q: Are donations accepted the day of the walk?
A: Yes

Q: What if I want to donate a check?
A: We prefer that the checks are sent in before the walk to: NAMI Oregon, Attn: Michelle Madison, 3550 SE Woodward St. Portland, OR 97202. Please note which team you are donating to.

Q: What happens to unspecified funds donated?
A: They will be credited to the county the person lives in if we are unable to track down the team or donor.

Q: How long can donations be taken?
A: Donations will be accepted for the 2009 walk for up to two months after the walk – July 17, 2009.

Q: What if someone donates after July 17th?
A: The donation will go into next year’s walk account by team/county

Q: Will lunch be provided at the walk?
A: No, but snacks and water will be available.

Q: How will you or your team members be able to get a NAMI shirt for the year?
A: Team members must raise at least $100 to get a t-shirt for the walk, however volunteers will be given a shirt to wear on walk day.

Q: Are there other options for shirts?
A: You can make your own team t-shirts.

Q: Can we submit stories about why we walk without using last names, or submit them anonymously?
A: Yes. Send any item you’d like to share to Michelle Madison at NAMI Oregon with your request for anonymity.

Q: Can I bring my dog to the walk?
A: Of course! Be sure to clean up after your animal and make sure your dog is on a leash and under control at all times.

Q: What do I do if someone wants a tax receipt for a donation?
A: Anyone who donates online automatically gets an e-mail with a tax receipt. NAMI Oregon also sends tax receipts to anyone who donates $250 or more, as required by law. If you would like an additional tax receipt for a donor who has given you a check or cash, please contact the NAMI Oregon office.