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Past Superhero 5K

2022

2022

$47,000 Raised!

Superheroes streamed through Turley Park in Carbondale on Saturday, October 8, for the 12th Annual For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K. This annual fundraiser brings people together from all over Southern Illinois for a healthy, fun, family-friendly event.​ 269 registrants signed up to complete the race either virtually or in-person this year. Their registrations, 43 business sponsors, and individual fundraisers all helped raise $47,000 for orphans and students in Bangladesh. 

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Thank You 2022 Sponsors!

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2021

2021

The 11th Annual For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K culminated in a celebratory race on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9am.
265 registrants signed up to complete the race either virtually or in-person this year. Their registrations, 45 business sponsors and 40 individual fundraisers all helped raise $45,000 for kids in Bangladesh!

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Taking Off
Shema and the Mayor
Hilary T-Shirt Table
MJ on the Route
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Shema and Ryan MC
Finish Line
Ryan MC
Award Ceremony
Fastest Team
Dancing
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2020

The For Kids' Sake Superhero 5K in Carbondale, IL is our largest annual fundraiser. For 2020, we went virtual! Instead of gathering at the starting line on one date, registrants ran their 5K between Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2020. These superheroes helped raise over $50,000 for the kids in Bangladesh!

2020
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2019

2019

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2019 Starting Line copy
2019 Zero to Hero
2019 Heather Route
2019 Winning Superdog
2019 Vendor Wide Shot
2019 Finish Line 1
2019 Top Females
2019 Terrier Soccer Win
2019 Terrier Soccer Team
2019 Sajida 2
2019 Super Bookworm
2019 Oscar the Superdog
2019 Shema Thermometer
2019 Leap of Courage 2
2019 CCHS Costume Win
2019 Finish Line 2
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For Kids' Sake in the News

FKS in the News

Click the images below to see the For Kids' Sake Superhero 5K in the news!

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