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Coming Together at Walk with a Friend

On a beautifully warm morning at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park, Friends of Kids with Cancer welcomed over 1,000 guests to celebrate and support loved ones affected by pediatric cancer at the 24th annual Walk with a Friend.

Many longstanding familiar teams attended alongside some new teams, each walking or running in honor of someone special.

One new patient family team, Team Sar Bear, celebrated Sarah’s 14th birthday at the event. Sarah spoke at the 2023 Fashion Show & Boutique and played a song she wrote about her experience in treatment.

Families and caregivers, their doctors and nurses, and many kind people who help support Friends of Kids with Cancer could be seen enjoying the many activities offered.

Popcorn and snow cones were offered by Santa Needs Help. Friends provided bounce houses, inflatable archery, and basketball, as well as lawn games like soccer, jumbo pong, and croquet with toy prizes. Spread Ari’s Light provided kids with a little bit of glam with Ari’s Tattoos.

After the run and walk, guests enjoyed visits by favorite super heroes from Dreamtime Princess Events and local mascot favorites like St. Louis Blues’ Louie. Local vendors like Juan Tacos, MoRado Cones, Dogtopia Four Seasons - Chesterfield, Telemundo St. Louis allowed guests to eat lunch, get a massage, or shop in the Vendor Village. Friends from Hart of the City Photo booth donated beautiful photos for all to remember.

Many sponsor teams were seen in groups large and small, some who have been participating throughout the years like Midwest Elevator and Image Label Corporation.

Free breakfast items like coffee, fruit, breakfast pastries, and more were available, thanks to Russo’s Gourmet Catering, Nourish Food Solutions, Walnut Grill, and other kind donors.

By the end of the morning, families searched for more playtime in the park to continue the sunshine.

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