PADDLING THE MISSISSIPPI FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Lexington paddler raises money for the National Alliance for Mental Illness

Posted 6/14/20

John Wellens of Lexington cares about those who suffer with mental health.

A Lake Murray resident, he got involved in the  National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)  because his …

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PADDLING THE MISSISSIPPI FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Lexington paddler raises money for the National Alliance for Mental Illness

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John Wellens of Lexington cares about those who suffer with mental health.

A Lake Murray resident, he got involved in the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) because his brother Pete has mental illness.

NAMI is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with mental illness and their families.

"I've had depression since I was a child," his brother said. 

"John has gone to NAMI meetings for the friends and family of those with a mental illness. 

"He also did photography for the NAMI Walks South Carolina."

John is paddling the Mississippi River this summer.

He left June 6 from Minnesota, the Mississippi headwaters, and expects to finish in about 6 weeks at the end of July

John has a website, www.namipaddle.org, which outlines his adventure and provides for live tracking of his progress via satellite. 

John's donation link for donating to NAMI is Physical Challenge . 

The website has a "Donate" button and a "Track Me Live" button for users of the site. 

 
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