Event Information
Walk4Friendship
Sunday, August 27th
10:30 am Registration begins
The Meer Family Friendship Center
6892 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Walk4Friendship is an annual community walk that raises crucial funds and awareness for Friendship Circle - a nonprofit organization for individuals with special needs.
Walk4Friendship begins with an inspirational opening ceremony followed by a one-and-a-half-mile family walk. Upon reaching the finish line, walkers will enjoy a post-walk celebration with entertainment, activities, food and much more!
Sunday, September 1st
Schedule
10:30am
Registration opens & t-shirt pickup begins.
11:30am
Opening ceremony at Farber Center.
11:45am
Walk begins.
12:00-3:00pm
Walkers arrive at the Meer Center for fun, food, and entertainment.
Walk4Friendship 2020 Highlights
Nissim Black
Balloon Animals
Wax Hands
Face Paint
Petting Zoo
High Energy Performer
Zip Line
Bungee
Bounce Houses
Walk Route
The route starts at Friendship Circle's Farber Center and ends at Friendship Circle's Meer Center. The walk is about 1.7 miles. For those who prefer not to walk, a shuttle will be available 15 minutes after the walk starts to transport you to Meer Center.
Parking will be at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. We strongly suggest you arrive at the Temple Israel parking lot by 10:30 am to ensure you don’t miss the opening ceremony.
The police will be closing off Drake Rd. and Walnut Lake Rd. from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm. In order to access Temple Israel parking, you must be in the Temple Israel Parking lot by 11:15 am. The police will not make any exceptions.
Wheelchair accessible parking: Wheelchair accessible parking is available at Temple Israel. There is a wheelchair equipped shuttle to opening ceremonies. Please let a staff member know that you need a wheelchair accessible bus.
CONVENIENT SHUTTLES AVAILABLE
To the opening ceremony: There will not be shuttles to Farber Center. It is only a 5 minute walk from Temple Israel to Farber Center for opening ceremony. Wheelchair accessible shuttles will be available upon request.
From the opening ceremonies to the Meer Center: Fifteen minutes after the walk begins, supporters who prefer not to walk can take a shuttle directly to the Meer Center, where they can cheer on family and friends!
From the carnival to Temple Israel: There are convenient shuttles available from Meer Center to your vehicles at Temple Israel. Shuttles will be located down the dirt path on the North side of campus, next to Friendship House. This path leads you to Golden Lane subdivision where shuttles will be parked. Shuttles will be available to return supporters to Temple Israel until 3:00 pm. Wheelchair accessible shuttles will be available upon request.
The police will be closing off Walnut Lake road from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm. In order to access Temple Israel Parking, you must be in the Temple Israel Parking lot by 11:15 am. The police will not make any exceptions.
To the opening ceremony: Shuttles will transport participants who need assistance from Temple Israel to the Farber Center starting at 9:30 am and will run regularly until 11:15 am.
From the opening ceremonies to the Meer Center: Fifteen minutes after the walk begins, supporters who prefer not to walk can take a shuttle directly to the Meer Center, where they can cheer on family and friends!
NOTE: As there will be no Temple Israel shuttle service after 11:15, those arriving later will need to walk to the Farber Center from the parking lot. Likewise, those leaving the event will need walk from the Farber Center to Temple Israel. Luckily it's only a 5 minute walk. Of course, and as mentioned above, there will be wheelchair accessible accommodations for those who need them.
