ABOUT THE EVENT
Entering its 11th year, the Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk Picnic is typically a day where we join together for some fun and fitness for the whole family. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 event will be held virtually.
The event is an opportunity to raise awareness and support for an organization providing essential needs and workforce development training to women and children experiencing poverty throughout Southeast Michigan..
This year, run or walk a 10K or 5K yourself or a shorter distance with your kids and share your finish on social media. Or snap a photo of you and your household members enjoying a picnic at home and be sure to tag Zaman.
We'll be sharing your runs, walks, and picnics all Run Walk Picnic weekend long, September 25, 26, and 27! Please remember to observe social distancing during all your activities.
The event is an opportunity to raise awareness and support for an organization providing essential needs and workforce development training to women and children experiencing poverty throughout Southeast Michigan..
This year, run or walk a 10K or 5K yourself or a shorter distance with your kids and share your finish on social media. Or snap a photo of you and your household members enjoying a picnic at home and be sure to tag Zaman.
We'll be sharing your runs, walks, and picnics all Run Walk Picnic weekend long, September 25, 26, and 27! Please remember to observe social distancing during all your activities.
Join us virtually for a run, walk and a picnic!
Event Committee
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Najah Bazzy, R.N.
Zaman Founding Chair, President, Trustee Najah Bazzy is a Transcultural Clinical Nurse Specialist and Diversity Specialist. She also is the Executive Director and Founder of Zaman International. She is CEO of Diversity Specialists and Transcultural Health Care Solutions. Bazzy has an extensive background in critical care nursing with special expertise in Cross Cultural health care, beliefs and practices. She is a global leader in Medical Ethics, Philanthropy, Nursing and Interfaith Dialogue and brings an ambassador style of diplomacy to her projects and life work. |
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David Turfe, Judge, 20th District Court of Michigan
Run Walk Picnic Event Chair, Zaman Advisory Board Member David Turfe is the chief judge for the 20th District Court in Wayne County, Michigan. He was first elected to the court in November 2006 and was re-elected in November 2012 for another six-year term. The Run Walk Picnic began with David's vision of a community picnic in 2010 and has grown to include a 5K walk and 5K, 10K and kids runs. David serves at the event chair. |
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Ali K. Bazzi
Run Walk Picnic Event Director Ali Bazzi is a small business consultant and avid runner. Ali first served as a 5K run committee member for the 2015 Zaman Walk 4 Humanity and now serves as the Run Walk Picnic Event Director. Ali is also team captain for the Zaman Run Team and is in the process of becoming a certified RRCA Race Director. |