We’re proud to have been the Raising HOPE sponsor for NAMI New Orleans’ benefit on Saturday, May 20th for their inaugural spring event: Raising Hope – honoring the late Anne Ford Heard and The Honorable Calvin Johnson.
Over 130 guests celebrated the impact of both the late Anne Ford Heard and Judge Calvin Johnson. Upon accepting his gift, Judge Johnson emphasized the importance of “understanding and learning that mental illness is not a choice,” a profound statement that perfectly reflects the NAMI mission.
Listen to their full speech below:
