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Friendship Runs in the Family!Join us at Godwin Park for our Day of Awareness, a celebration of friendship, inclusion, and joy! Whether you run the 5K or walk the 1 Mile, every step supports children and young adults with special needs and spreads awareness about the important work of Friendship Circle of Houston. And you can join the Hey Houston team! Every dollar we raise will advance Friendship Circle's great cause!

ntroducing your 2026 ReelPeople speakers!ReelPeople: features presentations from remarkable experts that will intimately and urgently reveal the world of disabilities. Join us for an extraordinary evening with extraordinary stories with: ‍Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, became an Olympic gold medalist and Major League Baseball pitcher, playing ten seasons and throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees. Since retiring, he has dedicated his life to advocating for the limb-difference community, demonstrating that determination can overcome any obstacle.‍Ali Stroker, a Tony Award-winning actress, made history as the first performer in a wheelchair on Broadway and has starred in acclaimed productions such as Oklahoma! and Spring Awakening, as well as TV series including Ozark and Only Murders in the Building. She is also an author and advocate, inspiring others through her motto: “Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities.”

Through visual testimony and the context of art history, Nothing To Do But To Try is a first-of-its-kind exhibition about Boris Lurie, an acclaimed artist, writer, and Holocaust survivor. Centered around Lurie’s earliest work, the so-called “War Series,” as well as never-before-exhibited objects and ephemera from his personal collection, Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try presents a portrait of an artist reckoning with devastating trauma, haunting memories, and a lifelong quest for freedom. Learn about Boris Lurie’s life before the Holocaust, his experiences during the war, and his journey to find himself again through creative outlets. Sara Softness, Director of Cultural Affairs, Museum of Jewish Heritage, NYC, will join us as our special guest speaker.