Volunteers from the United Neighbors of Fall River Foster Care Support Task Force and other organizations gathered at Heritage State Park on May 10, 2008, for the Stepping Out to Support Foster Care Walk. The event, sponsored by MegaNet Communications, included a two-mile walk along the scenic boardwalk, as well as raffles, child activities, entertainment and refreshments. "This is our first fund-raising walk," stated United Neighbors director Jenny DiBlasi, "and we were very pleased with the turnout of foster moms, children and supporters." Funds raised by the walk go to support activities for foster families in the Greater Fall River area. For more information about United Neighbors and its activities, contact Jenny DiBlasi at 508-324-7900.
 

(Top row, left) Tyler Indyck and Jared Robinson of the J.C. Project, who recently appeared in the Durfee High School production of "Grease" play while Kyle Charron listens. (Top row, middle) Brad Tessier, Brendon St. Martin, Rami Akouri, Stephen Cordeiro and Mark Akouri, seated, assisted with set-up and water distribution along the walking route. (Top row, right) Department of Social Services Area Program Manager Sandy Hart introduces her husband Bill at the registration table. (Middle row, left) With her daughter Lily in the lead, United Neighbors director Jenny DiBlasi and Jodi Wilkins cross the starting line outside the Heritage Park headquarters. (Middle row, center) José and his daughter, Victoria, head out on the two-mile walk along the boardwalk. (Middle row, right) Bill Hart, Sandy Hart and Susan Fauteux enjoy the view along the Taunton River. (Bottom row, left) John Dator walks ahead of Liz Jensen as she pushes her two daughters. (Bottom row, left) Jodi Wilkins, Jenny DiBlasi, and Najwa Akouri reach Bicentennial park at the other end of the walk and begin to walk back to Heritage Park. (Bottom row, right) Susan Fauteux, Department of Social Services Area Director Sandy Fitzsimmons, and Sandy Hart walk toward the Community Boating boathouse near the end point of the two-mile walk.