Event Recap
More Than a Walk: Families Finding Hope Together Julie Cadman President & CEO Healing Complex Kids FOR MORE THAN 21 YEARs, Healing Complex Kids® has walked beside families raising children and young adults with special needs and learning challenges, helping connect them to support, resources, advocacy, and encouragement so they can move from surviving to thriving. That mission was at the heart of this year’s Pathway to HOPE Wellness Walk at Innovation Hills in Rochester Hills. The event welcomed more than 110 committed walkers for an afternoon focused on raising awareness, connecting families to resources, meeting people who care, and reminding families they are not walking alone. Families enjoyed the beautiful walking paths at Innovation Hills, sensory-friendly activities, community resources, healthy snacks, and opportunities to connect with organizations and professionals who 20
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want to help children and families thrive. The event also featured Hoyt Running Chairs provided through The Agape Project, helping create a more inclusive experience for participants of all abilities. Despite the chilly Michigan temperatures, the rain stayed away and the warmth of the community showed up in a big way throughout the afternoon. Also attending the event were Representative Mark Tisdel and Senator Michael Webber, who were both recognized for their work in the community, their efforts helping make Innovation Hills a reality, and their continued support of the special needs community. Healing Complex Kids® was also honored to receive a proclamation certificate recognizing April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month.
Warrior Moms
One of the highlights of the event was sharing complimentary copies of the international bestselling Pathway to HOPE Resource Guide for Special Needs with families attending the walk. This guide was created to help families better understand educational, medical, behavioral, and emotional challenges while offering practical tools and encouragement for the journey ahead. Healing Complex Kids® is deeply grateful to the sponsors, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this year’s event possible. Presenting Sponsor
• Credit Acceptance Corporation