More than 1,400 participants gathered at Ford Field Park in Dearborn on Saturday for the 16th annual Zaman Run/Walk Picnic, but this year's event featured something special for young girls in the community.

The family-friendly event introduced the Let's Move! Girls Running Program, an eight-week initiative designed to build confidence and self-esteem among girls ages 8 to 11.

Sisters Gabriella and Selena Fadlallah were among the first participants in the program. For Gabriella, having her friends alongside made all the difference.

"I was like nervous at first, but then since I had two of my best friends running with me, I wasn't that nervous anymore," Gabriella said.

The program paired the sisters together, creating a supportive environment where they could encourage each other through

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