Johnson County

SuperHero run/walk raises funds for CASA

BY ANNE MARIE HUNTER

Special to The Star
Before the start of Sunday’s CASA SuperHero 5K Heather Physioc, of Overland Park, puts the finishing touches on her dogs’ superhero costumes. Otto, 10 (right) makes his appearance as Batman, while Ford, 12, ran as Captain America. Physioc noted that the SuperHero race has been on Fred’s bucket list.
Before the start of Sunday’s CASA SuperHero 5K Heather Physioc, of Overland Park, puts the finishing touches on her dogs’ superhero costumes. Otto, 10 (right) makes his appearance as Batman, while Ford, 12, ran as Captain America. Physioc noted that the SuperHero race has been on Fred’s bucket list. Anne Marie Hunter Special to The Star

Nearly 1,000 SuperHeroes (and Super Dogs) ran in the Fourth Annual CASA SuperHero 5K Run/Walk held at Corporate Woods in Overland Park.

Children who took part in the fun run received bright red capes emblazoned with the CASA SuperHero logo. This was the first year that well-behaved dogs were invited to trot along in the race.

To date, CASA has raised more than $50,000, which will help the organization recruit and train more volunteers for the organization’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program

CASA volunteers, with the support of the agency’s staff, work to provide critical information to judges, helping them make the best possible decisions regarding where the children should live and what medical, therapeutic, and educational services they need. CASA’s goal this year is to serve a record 1,730 greater Kansas City children.

For more information about volunteering, visit www.casakc.org.

This story was originally published June 28, 2017 at 2:09 PM with the headline "SuperHero run/walk raises funds for CASA."

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