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How a Wake Forest commissioner’s story inspired the town’s Mental Wellness Fair — Photo by Justin Luoto on Pexels

Can A Commissioner’s Wellness Story Outshine A Fair?

Can A Commissioner’s Wellness Story Outshine A Fair? In 2023, the Wake Forest commissioner's personal mental-health disclosure rallied 2,300 volunteers, proving a story can outshine a fair by catalyzing trust, funding and lasting community action. The ripple effect transformed a single announcement into a multi-year festival