What an incredible day at the Maryland Zoo! A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who joined us, both virtually and in-person, for the 15th Annual Casey Cares 5K Run/1-Mile Walk. With an impressive turnout of 656 participants – over 100 more than last year – it was truly inspiring to see our community come out in support of the critically ill kids in our programs! It was fun seeing familiar faces and lots of new ones too!
We were thrilled to welcome back recently retired WJZ Sports Director (and our board member!) Mark Viviano, who emceed the event. One of the highlights was hearing from the Hicks family, who joined Casey Cares earlier this year. They shared how we have made a positive impact on their son Clyde, diagnosed with two forms of cancer, and their family through tickets to Orioles games, Annapolis Blues Soccer matches, Movie & Pizza Night packages, and more.
This event would not have been possible without our sponsors and corporate teams. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our mission!
Gold Sponsors: Armada Hoffler, IntelliBridge, The Local Fry, and The Wawa Foundation
Silver Sponsors: APGFCU, Kelly & Associates, Len the Plumber, Nathanson Dental, Weber Shandwick, and Womble Bond Dickinson
Bronze Sponsors: Crab & Anchor Apparel, F&D Packaging, Infinite Legacy, Raising Cane's, Tree Trekkers, and Virginia Lusby
Corporate Teams: Constellation and SC&H
In-Kind Sponsors: Zespri, Aldi, Coastal Sunbelt Produce, Electric Events DC, Food Lion, Giant Food, Laural Hargadon, Superhero Support, THB, The Baltimore Coffee & Tea Co., Persona Triangle Sign Services, Utz, Wegmans, and Weis Markets
Media Sponsors: Annapolis Moms Media, Anne Arundel Moms, Clear Channel Outdoor, The Daily Record Maryland, DowntownDiane.net, Focus On Women Magazine, WJZ, and WZFT 104.3
With the critical funds raised through registration fees and fundraisers, we can continue to fulfill our mission of providing little moments and lasting memories for families in need. From tickets to sporting events, live shows, birthday gifts, and visits to aquarium or zoo, and more, your contributions will make all the difference. We cannot wait to see you again next year!
- Largest Team: Run Like the Winded (Kevin Ebert)
- Top Fundraising Team: Team Hammy (Gina Truesdale)
- Top Fundraiser: Lynda Buck
- 1st Place - Top Male: Easy Weissman
- 2nd Place - Male: John Ford
- 3rd Place - Male: Sam Kindig
- 1st Place -Top Female: Sarah Biron
- 2nd Place - Female: Ava Zimmerman
- 3rd Place - Female: Ava Burgunder
For a complete list of race results, click here. For our 5K photos, click to view Part 1 and Part 2!
