Christina Bickelman, front right with bell, and the local staff of National Alliance on Mental Illness.

What: Ben’s Bells promote kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is β€œbelled.”

Last week’s recipient: Christina Bickelman.

Nominated by: Sheila McGinnis.

Why: Bickelman is the local communications and events director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Since joining NAMI, Bickelman has created partnerships with businesses and individuals. She has helped the local chapter grow in the past three years. β€œChristina’s dedication to the people NAMI serves ... make her extraordinary,” McGinnis wrote in her nomination letter.

More info and to nominate someone: Go to bensbells.org/BellingForm to submit a name. Go to bensbells.org or call 622-1379 for more information.


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