Children as young as eight to as old as seniors pounded the pavement for the KidsAbility “superhero run” on Sunday morning at Exhibition Park, raising money to provide services and supports for kids with special needsin the community.
The goal for the event was set at $80,000 and $50,000 was raised ahead of Sunday. One such individual impacted by the run is “Action” Jackson, who, according to a KidsAbility press release, runs every year.
Since a stroke at a young age, Jackson has benefited from physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and more through the organization.
Superheroes from the community were on hand, with Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Deadpool, Spider-Man, Storm mascot Spyke, Guelph Police and more in attendance.
Participants took off in several different race lengths from Exhibition Park during the early morning event.
Father’s Day is launched in Guelph by superhero families supporting @KidsAbility. Thanks to the amazing staff and stupendous volunteers that are able to leap the tallest buildings and run faster than a speeding locomotive. #superherorunKidsAbility pic.twitter.com/0buMK3zHji
— Lloyd Longfield (@LloydLongfield) June 16, 2019
Our 1km racers are off! Look at them go! Talk about total superheroes! pic.twitter.com/k6euv8hFip
— KidsAbility (@KidsAbility) June 16, 2019
All the superheroes are here!! #superherorunKidsAbility @GNighthawks @ChiefCobey @MikeSchreiner @LisaOnAir @LloydLongfield @Storm_City @stacyjcooper pic.twitter.com/aAeSIHQ4iX
— Indu Arora (@beingindu18) June 16, 2019
Our volunteers are working hard, thank you so much for all you do for @KidsAbility #superherorunKidsAbility #Guelph pic.twitter.com/7DNhi5rUgF
— Indu Arora (@beingindu18) June 16, 2019
See you soon @KidsAbility Superhero Run! #NachoLibre #Guelph pic.twitter.com/XYkphBFoWc
— Mayor Cam Guthrie (@CamGuthrie) June 16, 2019
