Kaukauna HS, NAMI Fox Valley partner to host mental health awareness basketball game
February 14, 2026 - 09:33
In a first-of-its-kind event for Wisconsin, Kaukauna High School transformed a recent basketball game into a vibrant platform for mental health advocacy. Partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Fox Valley, the school hosted a "Go Lime Green" themed game to spark conversation and reduce stigma.
The gymnasium was awash in lime green, the official color of mental health awareness, as students, athletes, and community members showed their support. The event aimed to promote understanding and remind those struggling that they are not alone. Organizers emphasized the importance of open dialogue about mental well-being, especially among young people.
Beyond the excitement of the game itself, the night served as a powerful community-wide statement. It highlighted the critical role schools and sports can play in fostering supportive environments. By integrating this message into a popular school event, Kaukauna provided a visible reminder that mental health is as important as physical health, encouraging students to seek help and support one another without fear of judgment.
MORE NEWS
May 15, 2026 - 19:29
State senators keep wraparound mental health initiative aliveA push to expand mental health coverage in New Hampshire is still breathing, thanks to a last-minute move by state senators. The effort, which would require private insurance companies to pay for...
May 15, 2026 - 07:36
Southeast Utah Health Dept. asks those with foodborne illness symptoms to report onlineThe Southeast Utah Health Department has launched an investigation into a possible foodborne illness outbreak concentrated in Carbon County. Officials are asking anyone experiencing symptoms such...
May 14, 2026 - 21:13
Opinion | No One Is Leading Our Health Agencies.The top leadership of America`s public health agencies sits largely empty. There is no permanent director at the Food and Drug Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
May 14, 2026 - 11:35
CEPHR: Advancing Patient Care Through Environmental Health ResearchA research center is working to bridge the gap between what happens in a doctor`s office and what happens in a patient`s neighborhood. The Center for Environment, Place and Health Research, known...