The Walk to Washington is a American wide pep rally to raise awareness of depression by calling for national change in legislation for mental health. This organizational movement is hoping that on August 14, 2010 by peoples actions through petition, walking in their city, donating, sponsoring, partnering or volunteering that a voice of change will be heard in Washington.
Depression is a debilitating disease that affects countless of individuals, and an action/movement such as this hopes to show that unequal treatment for those suffering will not be stood for. This community of movement is meant to show support for those with this disease and to have a million signatures to prove that this cause has merit and needs global, and not only American, attention.