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More than 1,500 people are expected to join in the fourth annual Walk4Friends on Sunday, April 29th, 2012. The event is sponsored by the Friendship Circle of Central Jersey, a non-profit organization which provides programming for children with special needs and their families.

Walk4friends is an annual vehicle for volunteers, families and friends of Friendship Circle to show their appreciation and support through an exciting fundraising opportunity. This fun-filled event is attended by a broad cross-section of people who come together to demonstrate their solidarity and support.

The event begins at 1:00 PM with the opening ceremony and pep rally, followed by a 1 Mile walk at Vonage Campus: 23 Main St, Holmdel, New Jersey. A variety of family oriented activities, refreshments and entertainment will be available until 4:00PM.

This year's feature entertainment is a thrilling and humorous show by “Wacky Chad”. His show is unique and explosive entertainment that appeal to audiences of all ages. Other entertainment includes rides, blow-ups, side shows, and an Open Air Market. Our Open Air Market consists of local vendors selling tangible products, as well as a variety of resources available to families who have children with special needs.

Registration for the walk is free, and all walkers registered by April 17th, will receive a free Walk4Friends T-shirt. Registration opens at 12:00 PM at Vonage Campus. Online Registration is encouraged.

Last year's Walk4Friends drew more than 1,200 participants and raised over $135,000. This year's goal is $150,000, which will be used to expand the services and activities that the Friendship Circle offers to more than 100 families throughout Central Jersey.

The Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that has a refreshing approach to helping families of children with special needs. More than 100 teenage volunteers bring the spirit of true friendship and unconditional acceptance to the hundreds of children who participate in over a dozen weekly recreational, social and educational programs, as well as summer and winter camps.

For information about the walk, visit www.walk4friends.com
To learn more about The Friendship Circle, visit www.friendsnj.com.

Media Contact:
Chana'le Wolosow
chanale@friendsnj.com
732-536-2319