Mental Health Awareness Event in Raleigh

On Friday night, January 31st, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted a “Hockey Talks” night at their game against the Vegas Golden Knights in Raleigh.

Several NAMI NC members and staff were featured both on the ice and off. This included NAMI NC Development Manager, Lindsey Taylor starting off the game with the ceremonial dropping of the puck, NAMI Volunteer Melissa Monroe sounding the siren and Diane Krisanda, NAMI South Mountains President riding the Olympia during intermission. NAMI representatives on the concourse also shared information and resources to fans. (Pictured NAMI Volunteers Melissa Monroe, Dani Payden and ‘Cane mascot, Stormy)

NAMI NC Board member Fonda Bryant was also interviewed on FoxSports during the event.

Thanks to the Hurricanes for a great game and focus on Mental Health awareness.