Nearly 400 people gathered at Luther Burbank Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, for the Third Annual Walk With Friendship. This community event features a 5k or 1k family walk, food and entertainment. It raises awareness and funds for the special needs community. Notable community sponsors including Seattle Children’s and Naked Juice were in attendance. The Mariner Moose stopped by for photo ops.

All funds raised go directly to The Friendship Circle of Washington, a non-profit organization based on the Island, which partners teenage volunteers with special needs youth, cultivating friendship, promoting inclusion, providing families with respite, and teaching teens the value in befriending individuals of all abilities. For more, visit www.friendshipcirclewa.org or call 206-FRIENDS.