$69,680

raised of $1,250,000 goal

5%

Walk4Friendship 2026

Step by step, building a more inclusive community.

Join us on August 30, 2026

Friendship Circle of Michigan’s Walk4Friendship

Join thousands for a 1.7-mile walk and festival in support of the special needs community. Together, we’ll raise more than one million dollars to power Friendship Circle’s programs, giving thousands friendship, community, employment, and opportunity to contribute and thrive.

Friendship Circle is proud to help thousands of children, teens, and adults throughout Michigan every year. See how our organization impacted the community and know that your donation makes a difference!

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Leaderboards

You walk the walk ♥️

See who’s leading the way and making it happen for thousands of kids, teens, and adults who finally have a place to belong. View our top teams, participants, and donations or search all teams and participants to find your place in the story.

Top Donations

Alisa Abelyan

$13,000

27 days ago

Alisa Abelyan

$7,200

27 days ago

Alisa Abelyan

$5,000

27 days ago

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People with special needs deserve more than a world that defines them by what they can’t do. Your support gives friendship, community, and opportunity to thrive.

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Select Your Donation Package

Provide a Week of Art Supplies for a Studio Participant

Provide a Week of Art Supplies for a Studio Participant
$50

Supply Our Kids and Teens w/Fresh Sensory Support

Supply Our Kids and Teens w/Fresh Sensory Support
$150

Send a Teen on Teen Trips for a Semester

Send a Teen on Teen Trips for a Semester
$360

Provide a Scholarship to Overnight Summer Camp

Provide a Scholarship to Overnight Summer Camp
$900

Our Sponsors

A special thank you to all our sponsors

Ideas, strategies, and real stories of what works best

Diverse Outreach Channels
The Lovy Method

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The Gazman Method

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A Personal Touch for Individual Fundraising Success
The Pearlman Method

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Inspiring Support Through Belief and Strategic Engagement
The Menuck Fundraising Method

Fundraising is an art, and the Menuck Method takes a…

A Community-Engaging, Creative Fundraising Experience
The Rosenzweig Method

The Rosenzweig Method is a creative and community-focused fundraising strategy.

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The day we all show up

Walk with us on August 30th 2026! Registration is free for the whole family and gives you access to the post-walk festivities, including insert entertainment. Your walk tells every individual with special needs in our community that you see and celebrate their abilities.