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Friends of Foster Kids 5K Run/Walk & Free Community Event

Cadette Scouts from Shelby Township have been organizing a FREE community awareness event with Friends of Foster Kids on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am-1pm to raise awareness for children placed in foster care in Macomb County.  There are currently about 800 children in foster care in Macomb County alone!

There will be a 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8am (registration at 7am).   RUNNERS & WALKERS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT!  There is a nominal registration fee.   You may register on-line at (by Monday, April 21st):
:   http://www.active.com/shelby-township-mi/running/races/friends-of-foster-kids-5k-angel-run-2014?int OR

www.suelytle3.wix.com/ffar

The FREE community event will take place from 10am - 1pm and will include a magic show at noon, face painting, finger printing by the Shelby Police Department, carnival games, clowns, balloon art and more!

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NEW clothing donations (boy/girl pajamas, socks, underwear, clothing) of all sizes (infant to 3XL) will be accepted for the children, as well as pillows, blankets and twin sheets.

Please come out to support this cause!

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