The Friendship Circle Las Vegas is a nonprofit organization for people with special needs. Their annual Walk4Friendship Las Vegas community fundraiser aims to raise awareness and resources to create a more inclusive community in Southern Nevada for those people.

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. (You can form a team to raise money.) Walk participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and can enjoy giveaways, lunch, and guest celebrity appearances at the carnival.

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.

Corporate sponsors welcome.