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iunderstand Love Heals Break the Stigma event shares importance of mental health

Posted at 10:25 AM, Sep 20, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-20 10:25:51-04

iunderstand Love Heals is breaking the stigma surrounding mental/brain health illnesses, recognizing ‘Mental Health is Health' with an upcoming event, Break the Stigma on September 22.

While the event is sold out, a generous donor is giving away four of their tickets. Viewers can send an email to info@iunderstandloveheals.org before Wednesday at 9 a.m. about why they would like to join the event, and four winners will be randomly selected.

The first 10 viewers to send an email will also receive an iunderstand t-shirt and information guide.

Zak Williams will be the 2022 keynote speaker for the event. He is a global mental health advocate, entrepreneur, professional speaker, and son of beloved actor and comedian, Robin Williams. Zak focuses his time expertise and resources on sharing his personal story to support initiatives seeking to remove the stigma and address the challenges and discrimination associated with mental/brain health and related issues.

Doug Meijer and Todd Chance will serve as hosts of this impactful and meaningful event. Doug will share his journey to reduce stigma and share the reason, why he wears pink.

The event will start at 7 p.m. at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Fundraising efforts allow the organization to provide resources and tools at no cost.

Learn more about iunderstand and the services they provide at iunderstandloveheals.org.