NAMI Westside Annual Fundraiser! Pick Your Team or Request your own! Share. Tag. Donate.
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TEAM BENTZEN
When the going gets tough, the tough go SKIING!
If I've given you this link and asked you to chip in, you probably know my story and the struggles I've had raising a son with Schizophrenia. You can make a donation here, BUT I would LOVE it if you add a video of your own or even just a selfie of how you Cope with all the stress that's been going on...
Scroll down or over to the BIG BLUE JOIN THE CHALLENGE BUTTON and add your video (or pic). I've volunteered to 'captain' this team for my favorite people and this non-profit organization that at one time saved my life. If that sounds hyperbolic, it's not. This fundraiser is to raise funds for NAMI, specifically NAMI Westside Los Angeles.
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Westside is kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with their first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever. We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join this team and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). The next steps are easy: SHARE your video or a selfie with us of how YOU cope on a day to day basis, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now! C'mon YOU CAN DO IT!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
TEAM BENTZEN Challenge Leaderboard
Vote for your favorite photo or video by donating!
Recent Donations for the TEAM BENTZEN team
- Dana & Carl Strode donated $100.00.
- Anonymous donated $25.00.
- Duane Bentzen donated $50.00.
- Anonymous donated $25.00.
Team Bentzen strikes again! I hope you all enjoy this great new virtual way of raising funds. Typically NAMI has local Walk-A-Thons to raise money, but with the pandemic, it is all but impossible to have a physical fundraiser. We're hoping this works as well, or possibly even better by creating a competition among our members to see who can do the best at outraising the 'competition'...
UCLA Health - Team HOPE
UCLA Health - Team HOPE- Resnick Staff
Join UCLA HEALTH - Team HOPE Resnick Staff and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). All vibes welcome!
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever.
The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA #UCLAHealth #UCLAHope
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below for the month of May. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
If they donate through our Team page, NAMI WLA will get the donation and you will score points toward winning your Team's Challenge! You will boost your Team’s position on the Fund Duel LeaderBoard and be acknowledged at the NAMI WLA CELEBRATION OF SERVICE EVENT on May 29th.
UCLA Health - Team HOPE Challenge Leaderboard
Vote for your favorite photo or video by donating!
Recent Donations for the UCLA Health - Team HOPE team
- Scott Abcarian donated $25.00.
- laurie casaus donated $200.00.
- Suzanne Ferris donated a private amount.
- Susan C. donated $25.00.
- Glenn Kopelson donated $250.00.
- Jamie Chazen donated $25.00.
- Monica Dela Cruz donated $25.00.
- Sunnie Dishman donated $100.00.
Ralph and Adaline's Excellent Adventure
Ralph and Adaline's Excellent Adventure
Without the love and guidance of NAMI Westside LA I don’t think we would have survived. Feeling alone and devastated by Mental Illness is so isolating and sad. We are now part of a community of people that love and support us. My NAMI Community is everything to us. They have been the light in the darkness.
Ralph Fagen, Co President NAMI Westside LA and Adaline Fagen, Secretary
Donate to Ralph and Adaline's Adventure for NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA). It is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions.
NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend and month long events, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever. We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way!
Join Ralph and Adaline's Adventure and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). And Donate. The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend and month of May events presented by the sponsors indicated below.
Recent Donations for the Ralph and Adaline's Excellent Adventure team
- Russell and Joanie Klein donated $100.00.
- Marc Eve Ray donated $25.00.
- george murphy donated $50.00.
- Michael Gitlin donated $1,000.00.
- Marc Eve Ray donated $25.00.
- Adaline Fagen donated $500.00.
Dorit Haroni
Dorit's Dynamite
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever. We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join this team and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by (insert sponsor information) on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
Recent Donations for the Dorit Haroni team
- Kathy Moray donated $180.00.
- Tim Davis donated $25.00.
- Dorit Haroni donated $400.00.
TEAM CHERYL
Team Cheryl
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions.
NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever. We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join this team and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us - whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, or hanging out with your main man!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
TEAM CHERYL Challenge Leaderboard
Vote for your favorite photo or video by donating!
Recent Donations for the TEAM CHERYL team
- Anonymous donated $100.00.
- Anonymous donated $10.00.
Sharon Dunas's "Heal The Brain" Team
Sharon Dunas's "Heal Your Brain" Team
Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) has been a big part of my life since 2005. I grew up with unstable parents and had a child who after high school was seriously ill with brain issues. NAMI has educated me and helped me not to feel alone and isolated. NAMI is a community we can count on where our family has a mental health crisis!!
Sharon Dunas, LMFT. Co President NAMI Westside LA
Join Sharon Dunas's "Heal Your Brain" Team and donate to raise fund for NAMI Los Angeles (NAMI WLA). It is a local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions.
NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend and a month of events, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever.
We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join Sharon Dunas's "Heal Your Brain" Team and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). All vibes welcome!
The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021 and a month of events. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
Sharon Dunas's "Heal The Brain" Team Challenge Leaderboard
Vote for your favorite photo or video by donating!
Recent Donations for the Sharon Dunas's "Heal The Brain" Team team
- Jeanine Jagodowicz donated $150.00.
- Tim Davis donated $30.00.
- Tim Davis donated $25.00.
- Sharon Dunas donated $500.00.
Erin Raftery Ryan
ERIN RAFTERY RYAN
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever.
We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join Team Erin and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). All vibes welcome!
The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
Erin Raftery Ryan Challenge Leaderboard
Vote for your favorite photo or video by donating!
Recent Donations for the Erin Raftery Ryan team
- Tim Davis donated $25.00.
- Gigi de Pourtales donated $10.00.
Team 12th Street
Go Team 12th Street
Join my Team to raise money for NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) which has helped our family and so many others in so many ways! The Support Groups helped us with ending the stigma and finding resources and continues to unite us through kindness, understanding, and advocacy.
NAMI WLA is our local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Westside is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever.
We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join Team 12th Street and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). All vibes welcome!
The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
Team 12th Street Challenge Leaderboard
Vote for your favorite photo or video by donating!
Recent Donations for the Team 12th Street team
- Tim Davis donated $42.00.
- Tess Davis donated a private amount.
- Samuel Morris donated $20.00.
- Margot Amzallag donated a private amount.
- carolyn friend donated $75.00.
- Lee Mankiewicz donated $100.00.
- Esme Hecht donated $25.00.
- Gigi de Pourtales donated $10.00.
- Gigi de Pourtales donated $10.00.
Patty's Team in Honor of the memory of Toby
Patty's Team in Honor of the Memory of Toby
For many years. Toby and I did the Walk to support our local NAMI Affiliate. Because of Covid restrictions and knowing that our community needs direct support, this year NAMI Westside LA is pivoting from the Walk and created a website to “Show Your Positive Coping Skills”. It is a friendly challenge to raise funds to support NAMI WLA in providing resources to raise awareness, fight the stigma around mental illness and to provide support groups and classes. The Patty’s Team to Honor the Memory of Toby photo is of him last year having won first prize for the second year for “Best Doggie Attire” at the NAMIWALK.
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is our local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions. NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever.
We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join my team and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again). All vibes welcome!
The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
Recent Donations for the Patty's Team in Honor of the memory of Toby team
- Patricia Mann donated $150.00.
- Janet Howard donated $25.00.
- Janet Howard donated $100.00.
- Patricia Mann donated $1,000.00.
NAMI westside GENERAL DONATIONS & Sponsors
NAMI WESTSIDE LOS ANGELES FUND
This 'team' is for general donations and those who just can't decide who's the team to support. Don't want to pick sides in our competition? This team is for you. Thanks for choosing NAMI WLA!
NAMI Westside Los Angeles (NAMI WLA) is the local non-profit affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health conditions.
NAMI Westside is thrilled to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month in May with our first annual Westside Wellness Weekend and month of events, a fundraiser that will allow us to continue offering our community the many FREE resources we all need now more than ever. We’re also hoping to have some fun along the way! Join this team and record yourself enjoying the positive coping strategy that’s helped you get through the pandemic (and could also be helping you deal with any #FONO (Fear of Normal) you might be experiencing as the world slowly opens up again).
The next steps are easy: SHARE your video with us, TAG five friends, and DONATE. Come join the fun(d) now!
This campaign is sponsored by

SHOW US YOUR POSITIVE COPING SKILLS!
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share. Tag. Donate.
Share your favorite positive coping skill with us— whether it be dancing, singing, cooking, meditation, long walks, or any activity that helps you cope!
How to join the challenge:
1. Upload a 15-30 second selfie video (or pic) of your best positive coping strategy.
2. Select the BLUE BUTTON to make your donation to the team of your preference.
3. Share your Best Positive Coping Strategy link on social media and nominate a minimum of 5 friends to join the challenge and donate. Tag @namiwla and use campaign hashtags #positivecopingstragies #letscopetogether #NAMIWLA
4. Invite your friends and followers to join the NAMI WLA Wellness Weekend presented by sponsors indicated below on May 1-2, 2021. Click the link to visit our Wellness Weekend page for more information.
Recent Donations for the NAMI westside GENERAL DONATIONS & Sponsors team
- SM Human Relations Council donated $500.00.
- Marlene Bronson donated $1,000.00.
- Life Adjustment Team donated $500.00.