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CASA – SuperHero 5K Run/Walk

The third annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk, “Every Kid Needs a Hero, but Abused Kids Need SuperHeroes,” event was held on June 12th at Corporate Woods. Bryan Busby served as the emcee. Proceeds help CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to train and support more volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in Jackson, Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.

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More than 1,000 SuperHeroes participated in the CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk.
Kids' Caped Fun Run participants received capes, medals and goodie bags_2 MB
It was a perfect day for the CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk.
CASA SuperHero 5K Run-Walk
Kids’ Caped Fun Run participants received capes, medals and goodie bags.

Also featured in the July 23, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography and DigitalPhotoJoe

 

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