Seeds of Hope Gala

Innovation Awardee
Roni Frank
Co-Founder of Talkspace

Roni Frank headshot

Founded with the mission to make therapy available for all, Talkspace’s innovative use of technology in their HIPAA-compliant online therapy platform, has opened access to mental health services for many people who would otherwise not be able to seek help. We are pleased to honor Talkspace for their commitment to eliminating stigma and opening access to therapy for all who need and want it.

Ending the Silence Awardee
Paul Dalio

Paul Dalio, Awardee

Paul Dalio is an artist and filmmaker whose 2016 film Touched with Fire, starring Katie Holmes and Luke Kirby, was inspired by Paul’s journey struggling to turn his bipolar from a curse into a gift. A New York Times Critics’ Pick, the film was hailed as “an extraordinarily sensitive and non-judgmental exploration of bipolar disorder and creativity.” He served as NAMIWalks NYC 2018 Ambassador and ran the 2018 TCS NYC Marathon in support of NAMI-NYC. We are pleased to honor him with this year’s Ending the Silence Award.

Hosted By
Stacey Griffith
Senior Master Instructor, SoulCycle
Best-Selling Author, “Two Turns From Zero”

Stacey Griffith’s motivation and energy have earned her a devoted following both in and out of SoulCycle’s studio. She teaches over 900 classes a year, and is the author of Two Turns From Zero, documenting her journey through addiction to sobriety and becoming a successful SoulCycle senior master instructor. She advocates for becoming your best self—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Celebrate with the NAMI-NYC family
on Monday, October 7, from 6 to 10 pm, at Capitale

Tables start at $7,500. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sarah Sheahan at ssheahan@naminyc.org or 212-684-3365 x207.

Current Sponsors

Board of Directors: President Nathan Romano | Vice President David Shapiro | Treasurer Andrew Monshaw | Secretary Michele Allison

Executive Director: Matt Kudish

Watch this video and hear Edythe and John share their stories.

Building Better Lives

1 in 5 adults are impacted by mental illness every year. Edythe and John talk about their families' struggles and triumphs, and how NAMI-NYC made hope possible.

Board of Directors

Nathan Romano, President | David Shapiro, Vice President | Andrew Monshaw, Treasurer | Michele Allison, Secretary

Seeds of Hope Gala

Join us as we celebrate NAMI-NYC and those who are helping us Build Better Lives on Monday, October 7 at Capitale, 6 to 10 pm

Innovation Awardee Roni Frank Co-Founder of Talkspace

Ending the Silence Awardee Paul Dalio

Hosted By Stacey Griffith Senior Master Instructor, SoulCycle Best-Selling Author, “Two Turns From Zero”

Celebrate with the NAMI-NYC family on Monday, October 7, from 6 to 10 pm, at Capitale