As many of you know, in my former life I was a teacher for disabled students. I will always have a special place in my heart for special needs kids, and these days I am lucky to count many of them, and their families, among my friends. Chabad has developed an unbelievable program called “The Friendship Circle”, which pairs volunteers with disabled kids to spend time together each week, just hanging out or doing something fun. This program is a wonderful opportunity for kids who may not ordinarily have as much opportunity to socialize as their peers, and it is an incredibly rewarding experience for the volunteers (typically middle- and high-school age kids). The Friendship Circle has satellites all over the country, and now we’re trying to start one here in Cherry Hill.

To raise money for the program, the Bochner family will be walking in The Philadelphia Friendship Circle Walk on October 17th. We’re looking to raise $500, so I am asking all of you, my beloved readers, to be as generous as you can. It is truly a worthy cause, and can make a huge difference in the lives of some extraordinary people. To donate, visit The Bochner Family Friendship Circle Walk webpage at:
http://phillyfriendshipwalk.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&eventID=501&participantID=1113 Thanks for your help!