NAMI Walk and 5k for Wellness

NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties announced its 18th annual Walk and 5k for Wellness will be Saturday, May 3 from 8-11 a.m. at the Ohio State Wooster campus at Secrest Welcome and Education Center, 2122 Williams Road.

There will be walking routes and a 5K route, with timing provided by Mid Ohio Race Management. Cash prizes will be offered for the fastest finish times in the 5k. Other contests will be continued such as the Largest Team, Most Decorated Team and more. The volunteer committee is planning ways for participants to be part of raising awareness for mental health services. All funds raised stay local and support people affected by a mental health condition or suicide loss.

NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties is thankful for the support of this year’s honorary chairs, Mike and Diane Jarrett. They share a passion for Wooster and Wayne and Holmes counties. Having raised two children in Orrville and being involved in the community, they are happy to be named the honorary chairs for the Walk and 5k for Wellness.

Mike and Diane Jarrett graduated from Norwayne High School, raised their two daughters in Orrville, and continue to work and live in Orrville. As business owners they encourage their employees to embark on a holistic lifestyle with a balanced approach to emotional fitness, physical fitness, spiritual fitness and social fitness. As volunteers in the community, both have served and continue to serve on nonprofit boards and openly advocate for the mental health needs of students, adults and the elderly.