Erika’s Lighthouse and co-chairs Gayl Monto, Eve Perri and Deedee Brannigan are hosting the 11th Annual Rock & Rally Walkathon set for September 28th from 1-3PM at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka. The two-mile walk is a day for Chicagoland community members to come together and raise awareness of adolescent depression - a disease that impacts nearly 20% of teens before adulthood.

Throughout the event, participants will enjoy the music of local teen musicians and learn facts about this common, serious and treatable illness. The walk route will showcase Winnetka, the birthplace of Erika’s Lighthouse, and lead walkers back to the park for a post-event rally and raffle drawing.

Erika’s Lighthouse Teen Panel and Club members representing high schools ranging from Libertyville, New Trier, Glenbrook South, John Hersey, Maine East, North Shore Country Day, Evanston and many more will be in attendance.

A $20 contribution covers event participation, as well as, a raffle ticket, refreshments and the 11th annual T-shirt. Participants can register at the event, but are urged to pre-register online for eligibility in an exclusive drawing reserved only for pre-registration participants. Event sponsors include the Winnetka Park District, the Winnetka Youth Organization, Lululemon, Kraft, Hinckley Springs, BMO Harris Bank, Chicago 100.3 WILV and the Rotary of Wilmette Harbor.

The walkathon is a perfect event for people of all ages, families, friends and even pets! Join Erika’s Lighthouse in this incredible afternoon to shed light on depression, end stigma and pave a pathway to help and hope for our community’s young people. After all, everyone deserves good mental health.