Make It OK Walk
Thursday May 14, 2026
Mason City Downtown Plaza
Jenna Schaefer
By coming together as a community we can help stop the stigmas associated with mental illness by sharing education, debunking assumptions and misconceptions, and raising awareness about the healthcare resources that are available for mental health in North Iowa.
TIMELINE:
• 11:30 AM
Food vendors, resource tables, & the marked walking path open to the public.
• 12:00 PM
Gather at Principal Pavilion for a short oration by Turning Leaf Counseling Executive Director Cody Williams, group photo, & a few laps around the walking path as a large group.
• Until 12:30 PM
Food vendors, resource tables, & the marked walking path remain open.
- WEAR GREEN: “National Wear Green Day” for mental health awareness is recognized on 05.14.26, the day of our walk. You can wear green, but you do not have to. There is no dress code for this event; please come as you are!
- KNOW WHERE TO GO: Cerro Gordo county mental health resource providers will be listed on your card. It’s important to know where to go for mental healthcare and support for yourself, those you love, and your neighbors in the community. Stop by their tables to learn more.
- WIN: Participate in an optional bingo activity by visiting each resource table where you will get a stamp. Visit all of the tables to enter a drawing for a chance to win a self-care prize! Full details can be found on the card.
- WALK: The marked walking path follows a section of the walking tour which will feature several freshly installed sculptures. A map can be found on your resource card.
- LUNCH: Dine-in at one of the many great restaurants located in the pavilion & around downtown Mason City. Additional picnic tables will be set up throughout Central Park.
- MORE INFO: Businesses, organizations, and groups can obtain further information about group attendance, providing resources, and getting involved by emailing Jenna Schaefer at jschaefer@chcmasoncity.com.
- RAIN OR SHINE: In the event of inclement weather, we will gather at the indoor pavilion and walk in Southbridge Mall.Date and Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
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