Thank You for Walking With Us!
On September 26, FFSN friends, families, volunteers, students, and community members came together at Irvine City Hall for a joyful day of friendship, inclusion, and connection.
We walked together, played together, shared our voices, and celebrated a community where everyone belongs.
Every step mattered because we took it together.
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At Walk for Friendship, we created three Community Message Walls where participants, families, volunteers, and community members shared their hopes and ideas for a more inclusive community.
IUSD Message Wall — Walk for Friendship 2026

City of Irvine Message Wall — Walk for Friendship 2026

Community Message Wall — Walk for Friendship 2026

We were grateful to welcome community leaders who joined our families, participants, and volunteers in celebrating inclusion and friendship.
Our guests included Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, City Councilmember Melinda Liu, IUSD Board of Education President Dr. Jeff Kim, and IUSD Board Member Katie McEwen.
Their presence helped make the day even more meaningful for our FFSN community.
Every step mattered because we took it together.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, J&A Love Foundation and Crane Charitable Funds, whose support helped make Walk for Friendship 2026 possible.
We also thank our Walkathon Planning Committee, student leaders, volunteers, families, and community partners who contributed their time, energy, and care to bring this day to life.
2026 Walkathon Planning Committee
Jimin Ha• Taeui Kang • Aiden Lee • Woosup CHung • Benjamin Jung • Chloe Jang • Jayden Bae • Isabel Kim • Irene Bae
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