Good luck, Mindy!
Fairfax CASA
Volunteer Fairfax Awards
6th Annual Run for the Children
April Updates
And, they're off!
Great American Cookie provided an epic cookie!
Bringing in the finishers
Thank you to Sensei Enterprises, Inc, for once again being our water sponsor!
David Hollinger, 21 28:14 Will Gay, 14 32:58 Reid Florence, 15 32:58
Lining up...waiting for the "Ready, set, GO!"
Yuko Whitestone, 44 35:45 Becky Kendall, 49 39:19 Vanessa Sieczkowski, 31 39:44 section 6
Top Men 8k
The medals for our youngest finishers
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Water Sponsor
Top Women 8k Overall
Another great Run
On Saturday, April 30, 2016, hundreds of runners and spectators endured the cold and threatening rain to take part in Fairfax CASA’s 6th Annual Run for The Children. Despite the chilly temps, the runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers enjoyed the course, music and delicious food provided by Hard Times Café (for the 6th year in a row!), Coyote Grille, Rita’s Ice and the Green Turtle. The Great American Cookie Company brought an enormous cookie decorated specifically for the run, providing our youngest runners (in super hero capes this year) with a yummy treat upon finishing the course (several of our older runners enjoyed the cookie, as well).
Top 3k Finishers
FEMALE: Eliana Sherenco, 10, 17:31 Sophia Roberts, 11, 17:44 Anna Lauer, 10, 17:47 MALE Jason Christensen, 41, 14:22 Daren Christensen, 36 , 14:25 Alexander F. Song, 13, 14:37
The race, once again, was a huge financial success for Fairfax CASA. Thank you to all of our sponsors, for their generous support a list of these wonderful organizations and folks can be found here: List of Sponsors Congratulations to all of our finishers and a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers, without whom this race would not go on. We look forward to seeing you next year!
On April 8th, two of Fairfax CASA’s beloved volunteers received honors at the 24th annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
Eileen Foxwell, pictured above with her husband, Harry, joined Fairfax CASA as a volunteer in 2009. Eileen was recognized for a Benchmark award, having volunteered over 500 hours at Fairfax CASA this year. She was also nominated for the Adult Volunteer of the Year, 250 hours and over. Over the last 7 years, Eileen has been assigned to 12 children from six families, passionately advocating for each child, making sure their voice was heard. Congratulations, Eileen!
Al Schuman, Fairfax CASA’s Board President, received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors an individual who, over the course of at least 15 years, has made significant contributions to Fairfax County through volunteer efforts. We cannot think of an individual MORE deserving of this prestigious award than Al, who has given thousands of hours to Fairfax CASA, as both a CASA volunteer and as a member of the Board. His dedication, passion and commitment to Fairfax CASA have strengthened the organization and set us on a path for success. Congratulations, Al!
It is with sadness but also excitement for her, that we announce Mindy Stewart’s departure from Fairfax CASA, effective May 20th. Mindy joined Fairfax CASA, first as a volunteer in 2009, and then as a Supervisor in 2010. Last year, she took over the Volunteer Recruitment position, and worked diligently as the Race Director for this year’s Run for the Children. During her time with Fairfax CASA, she has touched many lives, building lasting relationships with her CASA volunteers and always brightening the office with her laugh and big smile. Mindy has accepted an incredible offer from her former employer that will allow her to travel across the ocean. Mindy will be deeply missed here at Fairfax CASA and we know that she will be an asset in her new position. Good luck, Mindy!
April was Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month and Fairfax CASA took part in multiple awareness events throughout the County, including planting a Pinwheel Garden at the Fairfax County Courthouse and at the City's Old Town Square, the 6th Annual Run for the Children, The Allies in Prevention Awards, a month long event at Altar'd State at Fair Oaks, and numerous speaking events.
April 2016 Statistics: # of children served in April: 237 children from 132 families Total Children Served so far in FY16: 311 children from 181 families # of referrals from Court: 134 children from 81 families # of cases closed during FY16: 54 cases involving 75 children # of children waiting for a CASA Volunteer: 27 children waiting # of CASA Volunteers carrying more than one case: 15 CASAs (we thank you!)
Darcy
April was a busy month at CASA! We put on another successful race, assigned 16 children to CASA volunteers, received referrals for 18 new children from the Court, held two information sessions, an in-service training and attended multiple events for April's Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Thank you, to all of you, for your continued support. We could not do this, without you.
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