CASA of Johnson County would like to thank our
“Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K” walk/run Sponsors & Participates!
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the first annual "Speak Up for Kids CASA 5K"! Thanks to you, the event was a success. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Johnson County hosted over 300 participants!
We especially would like to thank the sponsors of this event: Texas CASA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. A special thanks to Sunrise Circle EE Farms for such generosity, along with Cain & Associates Attorneys at Law, Kay Walls, Law Office of F. Steven McClure, Cleburne Ford, Walmart, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, CareFlite, Rotary Club of Cleburne, Local Life, Hearts of Gold Kings Daughters, Amanda G. White, Swatzell Sales Company, Inc., Wide Open Band, PROforma Design Management, Longoria’s BBQ, Alvarado Veterinary Clinic, Peter Piper Pizza, First Financial Bank, Halliburton, Frank Prochaska & Jason Gowins Farmers Insurance Group in Burleson, Cleburne Lions Club, Awards By Mastercraft in Burleson, Grandview Lions Club, BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc.), Community Bank, Big Country 1460 AM, Cleburne Pediatrics, Stephanie J. Morton, MD, P & P Plumbing Co., Brannon Sewer Service, Inc., United Way, Shepherd’s Valley Cowboy Church, Sagentic Web Design, Herbal Health Stop in Crowley, Wade H. Smith, MD, H-E-B, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, and Signs Delivered.
A big thank you goes to Judge Wayne Bridewell for leading the invocation. We appreciate Bonnie Hubert, Mrs. Texas International 2009, who sang the National Anthem, along with Sterling Bishop, Miss Teen Southeast Texas 2009, who came out to cheer us on. A debt of gratitude to all volunteers who helped recruit participants, as well as volunteered on Saturday during the race! Also, the Cleburne High School Cheerleaders delighted us all by coming out to ring cow bells for our big finish.
We appreciate the Wide Open Band who provided pre- and post-race entertainment for all! We are grateful to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and the Cleburne Police Department who provided officers for our safety along the race course; and CareFlite who donated their time and ambulance to be onsite for emergencies. Thanks to BACA who came out to help us through the route, and for their display of bikes. We would like to acknowledge Cleburne Ford for their generous contributions and for displaying the new 2010 Ford Taurus for us to view.
Mark your calendars now for October 16, 2010 to join us for the 2010 "Speak Up for Kids CASA 5K" as we look forward to another year of bringing awareness to the child abuse epidemic in Johnson County!
For more information, contact CASA Executive Director at 817-558-6995 or gro.ytnuocnosnhojasac@lyrehc.
