It poured down rain on April 17th for our 2010 CASA 5K run, but over 150 people braved the weather to join us and another 300 people signed up as ‘phantom runners’ to show their support. One runner who joined us on Saturday logged on to the website after the race to share,
Child Advocates would like to thank the following
sponsors and individuals for helping to make our 4th
annual CASA 5K run/walk a great success! Despite
the rain, the event on April 17th drew 150 runners
and 300 phantom runners. Overall the event raised
over $25,500 for Child Advocates’ CASA program.
Event Volunteers:
American Medical Response (AMR)
Biker's Against Child Abuse (BACA)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Employees
Elizabeth Felker
ENJJPT Class 10-06 'L' Flight
Gwyn Bevel, KFDX
Kayla Adams, SAFB
Sheri Ward, SAFB
Top Recruiters:
Volunteer: Susan Cook with 14 recruits
Board: Jenny Wells with 7 recruits
Staff: Kari Rehmann with 70+ recruits
Thank you also to the CASA volunteers, Board Members, and Staff Members who all contributed their efforts to making the project a success!
Due to the rain we weren't able to capture any pictures at the 2010 event, but you can click Here to see pictures from the 2009 event
About the CASA 5K Statewide Series:
Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K events across the state raise funds and friends for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate™) volunteers who speak up for abused and neglected children. The Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K Series is proudly presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and is supported by Texas CASA.
Proceeds from the Wichita Falls race, will support local efforts to recruit and train CASA volunteers to give a “voice” to abused and neglected children in court and the foster care system.
Last year in Texas, more than 4,700 trained CASA volunteers strived to find safe, loving and permanent homes for 20,233 abused and neglected children. These CASA volunteers gain a firm understanding of a child’s case and serve as the “eyes and ears” to a judge. Our vision is that every abused child in Texas has a CASA volunteer to speak up for them.
Your participation makes a difference! So, walk, run, or jog-- and give a voice to Texas children.
