If you go
What: NAMIWalks
When: Check-in begins at 7 a.m. Saturday; program begins at 8 a.m.; Walk begins at 9 a.m.
Where: The fiesta area at John F. Kennedy Park, 3359 S. La Cholla Blvd. on the northwest corner of West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Blvd.
Cost: Free; donations by cash, credit card, check or online are encouraged
Register or sign a waiver online in advance at namiwalksaz.org/ and walk-ups are welcome.
Festivities at the family-oriented event include 5K, 3K and 1K walks; music, a selfie booth and other entertainment; a Zumba warm-up prior to the race; a Kid’s Area featuring face painting, balloon animals and other activities; and a Resource Area featuring at least 25 exhibitors who with information on mental health programs and services. All proceeds benefit NAMI programs. To register, or for more information, visit namiwalksaz.org/ or call 622-5582.
If you can’t make the walk but would like to support the organization, consider making an online donation at www.namisa.org/donatein-many-ways.html on Arizona Gives Day on April 5.
What: Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis
When: Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 17; walk begins at 9 a.m.
Where: University of Arizona Mall
Cost: Free; donations by cash, credit card, check or online are encouraged at fightcf.cff.org, click on "Great Strides" banner and then on the "find walk/team" Walk-ups are welcome.
Festivities at the family-oriented 5K walk; entertainment featuring a magician, a bubble machine, a DJ and special guests such as the UA football team, UA mascots Wilbur and Wilma and more. To register, or for more information, visit fightcf.cff.org, click on the "Great Strides" banner, then click on "find walk/team" or call 690-4500.
If you can’t make it to the walk, consider attending “Fill Your Lungs with Laughter and Love” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway. Tickets for the evening featuring comedy and delicious food are $85 per person; 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Seating is limited; tickets are available online at www.payit2.com/event/79786 or by calling 690-4500.
What: Walk the Loop for Lupus
When: Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, April 23
Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Ramada 22 at Reid Park.
Cost: $25 per person for advance registration; $30 on the day of the walk; free for children under age 12.
Festivities at the event include a family fun day featuring Zumba; face painting, balloon animals and other activities for kids; a balloon launch to honor someone with Lupus; and a silent auction. To register or make a donation online, visit the website at www.lupus-az.org or call 622-9006.