In order for West Bergen to provide quality, affordable mental health services to the community, we must continually fundraise throughout the year, making events an important part of those efforts. Large-scale annual events, for example, provide a way for us not only to bring our supporters together to celebrate our efforts, but to also raise awareness about the ongoing issues and how mental health issues face us all. Raising awareness of mental illness is so important to us, as it helps the greater community gain a deeper understanding of the work that we are doing.