MINDA Malaysia, a non-governmental body representing Mental Health Family Support groups in various states in the country, is holding a nation-wide Big walk in conjunction with World Mental Health Day in October 2010. This walk will be held simultaneously in all MINDA Malaysia member states and organized jointly with the respective member state Mental Health Associations.The objectives of this nation-wide Big Walk are primarily to:
- Create better public awareness on mental health and mental disorders,
- Destigmatise ‘MENTAL ILLNESS’ by fostering positive and supportive public attitudes towards mental health and the mentally ill,
- Fund raising
In conjunction with this, we have the pleasure to invite you, the public to be a part of the MINDA Malaysia / MMHA Big Walk for Selangor/FT Kuala Lumpur. Come join us! Walk with us, whether be you as a participant or a volunteer!
Date: 10 Oct 2010
Time: 7am
Venue: Dataran PJ, Petaling Jaya (opposite Amcorp Mall)
Distance: 5km
Registration Fees: RM20 (T-shirts and goodie bags)
Closing date: 9 Oct 2010
Contact: Tel: 03 7782 5499 or Email: mmha@streamyx.com
Online registration here
