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alk4Friendship is an annual
event that attracts volun-
teers, families and friends
of Friendship Circle, an organization in
West Bloomfield that aids children with
special needs and their families.
More than 5,000 people represent-
ing a broad cross-section of the com-
munity came out for Walk4Friendship
2010 on Sept. 5 to help raise money
and community awareness for the vital
programs of Friendship Circle.
The spirit of the day was electric.
Participants of the walks — a 1-mile
and a 5k — stretched for blocks on
Maple, Drake, Walnut Lake and Halsted
roads in West Bloomfield. Inspired by
the children and teens of Friendship
Circle, the walkers demonstrated sup-
port for the organization and enjoyed
music, shows, a petting zoo, rides, arts
and crafts, great food and more.
Walk4Friendship is the organiza-
tion's major fundraiser. This year's
event raised more than $440,000,
which will be used to expand the
services and activities Friendship
Circle offers to more than 800 families
throughout Metro Detroit. ❑

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Above: Students from Frankel

Jewish Academy in West
Bloomfield on the 1-mile walk.

Right: Dr. Marty Levinson,

center, and his son, Josh, seated,
of Royal Oak join with Team Josh

Levinson teammates.

Far right: Detroit Red Wing
Kris Draper, with his daughter,

Kennedy, address the crowd.

Far left: Two teenage
boys battle on the
inflatable joust, one

of many activities

provided at the
post-walk carnival.

Left: Members of
the Chicago Boyz

Acrobatic Team
kept things lively

as the featured
entertainment at the

post-walk carnival.

September 16 • 2010

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