Zaman International's Run Walk Picnic returns in Dearborn

The Detroit News
A 100 meter fun run for kids ages 2-4 gets underway at the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn.
 The event raises awareness about Zaman’s work to eradicate poverty, and proceeds benefit programming that supports women and children facing extreme poverty. 
This is the first full in-person Run Walk Picnic since fall of 2019 due to the pandemic.
A 100 meter fun run for kids ages 2-4 gets underway at the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn. The event raises awareness about Zaman’s work to eradicate poverty, and proceeds benefit programming that supports women and children facing extreme poverty. This is the first full in-person Run Walk Picnic since fall of 2019 due to the pandemic.
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Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi addresses the crowd during the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi addresses the crowd during the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Volunteer Tarik Turfe helps grill hamburgers at the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Volunteer Tarik Turfe helps grill hamburgers at the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Walkers, some carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain, take part in a 5K Walk during the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Walkers, some carrying umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain, take part in a 5K Walk during the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Sandy Charara of Canton, right, is congratulated by well wishers as she crosses the finish line of a 5K run hosted by Zaman International at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Sandy Charara of Canton, right, is congratulated by well wishers as she crosses the finish line of a 5K run hosted by Zaman International at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Local elected officials and digniaries help with the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially kick off the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Local elected officials and digniaries help with the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially kick off the Zaman International 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Maria Saad sings the national anthem during the 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Maria Saad sings the national anthem during the 13th annual Run Walk Picnic at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Pariticipant medals were handed out to all runners taking part in the Zaman International 13th annual Run/Walk at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich.
Pariticipant medals were handed out to all runners taking part in the Zaman International 13th annual Run/Walk at Ford Field Park, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dearborn, Mich.
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