Braveheart CAC 2nd Annual Superhero 5K Run/ Walk

5k Run/Walk & Local Exhibitors!
April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To help raise awareness on the subjects of child abuse and sexual assault within the community, Braveheart CAC is hosting the 2nd Annual Superhero 5k run/walk on Saturday, April 27th! The morning kicks off at 10:00am with the 5k run/walk and it is followed by the kid's superhero fun run. The kid's run is complimentary. Participants in the kids run will receive a goodie bag. Awards will be provided to the following male & female categories; 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. There will be family activities including face painting by The Painted Cupcake . Local exhibitors will be set up during the run to share their resources with our community. There will be several booths with minute to win it games! Past participants include; the Kewanee Police Department, the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Abilities Plus, Kewanee Public Library, Freedom House, Sol's Legal Ministries, Birth to Five Illinois, and many more! If you would like to be an exhibitor please contact rosa@braveheartcac.org. 
2024 Local Exhibitors 
Birth to Five Illinois Region 28 Bridgeway IncFirst Christian Church of KewaneeKewanee YMCAKewanee WelcomesSols Legal Ministries
Braveheart CAC is a not for profit organization that provides services to child abuse victims. Our mission is to strengthen our community’s response to child abuse through prevention, intervention and advocacy. We help connect children and families to needed resources, pay for specialized therapy and medical services for kids, and offer community education presentations on child abuse and prevention. We provide all of our services free of charge to children and their families. Each day at Braveheart abused and neglected children find hope and healing. We work to provide a therapeutic environment that allows children to work through their trauma while feeling safe. We stand together with law enforcement, states attorney offices, department of family resources, medical and mental health partners. Furthermore, we serve Henry, Bureau, Stark, Marshall, and Putnam County.
Braveheart is a name that represents the courage it takes for children to tell their stories, the dedication of our team, the innocence at the heart of every child and the community who speak up in partnership with us. 
Braveheart CAC is a proud member of the Kewanee Area United Way, Bureau County United Way and the Geneseo Community Chest.