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ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) – Hundreds of people roamed through the Detroit Zoo on Sunday morning for the 11th annual American Lung Association Lung Force Walk.

“We try to build community and support for the patients and families and caregivers that are affected by lung cancer and lung disease,” said Dr. Christina Glenn, a board member of the American Lung Association.

Over 900 people walked 1.5 miles through the zoo, which began with a ribbon-cutting and loud cheers from the crowd.

“We have various activities,” said Erica Murray, development manager with A.L.A. “We have field activities. We have yoga going on. We have vendors. We have our merch store.

This year’s goal was to raise $125,000, Murray said. It goes to local and national research and various programs including screening events, vape awareness, and educations events where community members go into schools and teach students about asthma care.

“It helps with our mission,” Murray said. “It helps with …