Walk4Friendship Fundraiser to Feature Fun Walk and Community Carnival on April 7

Event supports The Friendship Circle, creating a more inclusive community for people with disabilities

The Friendship Circle Las Vegas a nonprofit organization for individuals with special needs, will hold its annual Walk4Friendship Las Vegas community fundraiser on Sunday, April 7 at the Las Vegas Sports Park to raise awareness and resources to create a more inclusive community in Southern Nevada for individuals with disabilities.

In addition to the 1-mile walk starting at 11 a.m., the event will feature a free community carnival at noon with fun for the whole family, including a zip line, trackless train, video game truck, mechanical bull, rock climbing wall, air jumpers, petting zoo, pirate ship, kiddie bucket swings, and pony rides.

The walk and carnival are free and open to the public, although donations are encouraged. Walk participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and can enjoy giveaways, lunch, and guest celebrity appearances at the carnival.

WHAT:    Walk4Friendship Las Vegas 6^th annual fundraiser walk and community carnival

WHEN:   Sunday, April 7; check-in at 10 a.m., welcome ceremony and walk at 11 a.m., community carnival at noon

WHERE: Las Vegas Sports Park, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, Nev., 89128

WHY:      Support The Friendship Circle’s efforts to provide social and recreational opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities

The Friendship Circle pairs teenage and young adult volunteers with physically and intellectually challenged children, teens, and young adults who may suffer from loneliness in addition to their handicap.

Through shared experiences and activities, new friendships are created and a spirit of inclusion and acceptance of everyone is fostered.

To meet their fundraising goal, event organizers are seeking corporate sponsorships at various levels. Many businesses and organizations have already joined the event, including Diamond level sponsors: LEV Group, M Resort Spa Casino, and Jewish Nevada; Gold level sponsors: NV Energy Foundation, Smith’s, the Venetian Resort, Nevada State Bank, Red Star Fence Company, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Raiders Foundation.

Registration to participate for free in Walk4Friendship is now open at: www.walk4friendshiplv.com. Sponsorship information is at: https://www.walk4friendshiplv.com/Static/sponsors. 

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