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Description
Pre-registration has closed! Day of registration begins in person on Saturday, June 15 at 7:00AM.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) is excited to host our annual Champions for Children 5K with a new 10K option this year! Join us on June 15, 2024, at our Hoffman Estates location for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and superhero-themed fun! Dress as your favorite superhero and be a Champion for Children as we race to raise funds to empower children and inspire hope!
CAC's mission is to serve as the leading community resource to empower and heal children and families who have experienced abuse and to prevent violence against children. From the Forensic Interview to the last therapy session, CAC provides comprehensive services to ensure children build resiliency and live healthier lives. Last year, CAC provided services to over 1,798 children and families in Chicago's north and northwest suburbs.
Your participation and support help to ensure we can continue providing these services free of charge. Be a Champion for Children and register today as an individual or team, or simply donate to the cause!
For our youngest superheroes, we are offering a kid-friendly 50-yard dash, ensuring children of all ages can participate in the day's activities! The start time for the 50-yard dash is 7:30 am.
Reserved Team Areas are available for $100! Team areas include tables, chairs, snacks, water, and Gatorades set up for you and your group ahead of time! You can add your Team Area set up as an add-on at the end of registration!
Special notes:
- Strollers are welcome but will start near the back.
- Due to our police department partners bringing their therapy dogs, please keep your personal pets at home. Thank you for understanding.
5K and 10K registration includes an event t-shirt and custom finisher medal. Register by May 23rd to guarantee a shirt, size, and medal!
Sponsorship Levels Start at $250
For more information and sponsorships, contact development@cachelps.org.
Race Packet Pick-Up
Early Pick Up
Date: Friday, June 14
Time: 8:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Children's Advocacy Center, 640 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Day of Pick Up
Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: Begins at 7:00AM
Location: Children's Advocacy Center, 640 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
About the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC)
The Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (CAC) serves as the leading resource to empower and heal children who have been impacted by abuse and prevent violence against children. Founded in 1989, CAC offers expert child-focused, trauma-informed forensic interviewing, advocacy services and mental health counseling. CAC also provides community and corporate trainings on abuse and/or violence prevention. All services are provided at no cost to families and are available in English and Spanish.
Last year, CAC provided free, confidential services for over 1,798 clients in 38 communities. Learn more at CACHelps.org.
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