NAMIWalks HAWAII
NAMIWalks is a nationwide day of mental health awareness, fundraising, and celebrating our community.
NAMI Affiliates across all 50 states celebrate our United Day fo Hope on the first or second Saturday of October each year. NAMI Hawaii began our in 2007, and have since participated annually (except 2010) in Oahu, expanding our reach and mental health awareness to all the islands of Hawaii (Kauai, Maui, Lanai, Big Island; and in 2025, Molokai).
If you would like to learn more or participate, please reach out to us!
[email protected]
Oahu
NAMIWalks 2026 will be at the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park on Oct 10th, from 9am-1pm.
Join us for a day of awareness, wellness activites, and connecting with our NAMI ohana!
Questions can be directed to our walk manager, Kelsey [email protected]
Other islands:
Outer island walk pages / registration TBA, contact your local walk manager for more info!
Kauai
NAMIWalks Kauai
Contact: [email protected]
Maui
NAMIWalks Maui
Contact: [email protected]
Lanai
NAMIWalks Lanai
Contact: [email protected]
Molokai
NAMIWalks Molokai
Contact: [email protected]
Big Island
NAMIWalks Big Island
Contact: [email protected]
- Where will the walk be located? The Honolulu walk will be at a new location this year: Kaka’ako Waterfront Park (102 Ohe St. Honolulu, HI)
- What if I don’t live on Oahu? We have Walks available on Kauai, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Big Island as well! Email your local walk manager listed above to find out more!
- Are dogs allowed on Walk Day? Yes! You are welcome to bring your dogs to the walk, just be sure to bring a leash and have plastic bags and clean up after your dog.
- Make sure to bring your team spirit! Posters, customized t-shirts or costumes, banners, and anything else that will make your team stand out is encouraged
- Does it cost anything? No. IT IS FREE. There is no registration fee, but we encourage everyone to raise at least $100 for a NAMIWalks t-shirt. There are other incentives for fundraising until 30 days after the walk.
- How do I get my event t-shirt? If you have raised $100, you are eligible for an event t-shirt. You can pick this up at the registration tent after checking in.
- What will there be to do? Our main purpose is to raise awareness by walking together with our community, but there will also be free wellness advice, coping skills stations, entertainment, keiki games and activities, free gift bags (while supplies last), a photo station, and more!
- Can I turn in donations after the event? Yes, you may send donations after the event to: NAMI Hawaii, 770 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 613, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or via the donation button on the DonorDrive page
Brochures and Resources:
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
‘Ohana Health Plan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. Since 2008, ‘Ohana Health Plan has provided government-sponsored managed care services to families—from keiki to kupuna—and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through QUEST (Medicaid), Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans across the state.