Community races For Kids’ Sake
![Joe Gomez, age 55, carries the American flag as he sprints toward the finish line of the Superhero 5K Sept. 25, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill. Gomez finished the race in 33 minutes and 46 seconds as part of team Red, White and Blue. "[The team is] an organization started to create positive vibes through physical activity," Gomez said.](https://dailyegyptian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SuperHero_5k-12-900x600.jpg)
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Joe Gomez, age 55, carries the American flag as he sprints toward the finish line of the Superhero 5K Sept. 25, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill. Gomez finished the race in 33 minutes and 46 seconds as part of team Red, White and Blue. “[The team is] an organization started to create positive vibes through physical activity,” Gomez said.
For Kids’ Sake hosted their annual Superhero 5K this Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill.
This year, racers were also given the option to run virtually. They had from Sept. 17-25 to turn in their race times.
The director of the program, Shema Ruperto, said she enjoys the program because of its outreach to children.
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“Being able to have such a big impact on those who have little to no resources is really special,” Ruperto said.
The organization said the registration fee of twenty-five dollars is enough to feed over thirty children in need.
According to For Kids’ Sake, all of the proceeds from the race go to benefit orphans and students in Bangladesh.
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Anna • Sep 30, 2021 at 4:46 pm
Agree with the other comment, know of a few survivors that have come out of the cult that runs this operation, as a former Saluki, I cannot believe SIU is still supporting this.
Melissa • Sep 30, 2021 at 10:19 am
Please stop supporting an organization that is not only a cult, but abuses their employees. They are not required to provide proof of these funds going to where they say they are.
They received $3000 in pandemic assistance. Did the women’s center? The warming center?
If you want to help look to your local neighborhood. We have people in need here.