Every Child Needs a Hero, but Abused Children Need Superheroes!
Put on your cape and join us for the Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ) CASA Superhero Run on Saturday, September 21, 2024! This exciting event, starting at 8:00 a.m., will take place at A.C. Steere Park, located at 4009 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or fun run/walk and help support a vital cause in our community.
Event Highlights:
- Cash Prizes: The overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K races will each receive a $200 cash prize!
- Medals for Age Groups: Medals will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age group for both the 5K and 10K races. Age groups include: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
- Registration Fees: $30 until September 20, 2024, until 5:00 p.m.; $35 on race day.
- T-Shirts: All pre-registered participants will receive a “VYJ CASA Superhero Run” t-shirt.
- Post-Race Celebration: Enjoy snacks, drinks, and vendors after the race.
Packet Pick-Up Information:
- Location: Sportspectrum
- Dates & Times:
- Thursday, September 19, 2024: Noon – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, September 20, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Race Day at the Race Site: 7:00 a.m.
Your participation in the CASA Superhero Run not only promotes wellness and community spirit but also supports Volunteers for Youth Justice’s CASA program, which advocates for children in the foster care system across seven parishes in northwest Louisiana.
For more information or to register, visit vyjla.org or contact Erin ‘Bristol’ Woods, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, at (318) 425-4413 x107 or via email at erin.woods@vyjla.org.
About Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ):
Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ) is committed to advocating for youth in the foster care system through programs like CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). VYJ ensures that every child has the support and resources they need to thrive and provide a community caring for children, youth, and families in crisis. The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, together with its state and local member programs like ours, supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every abused or neglected child in the United States can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.
