Annual Superintendent’s Fun Run raises $80,000 for CFEF

CFISD staff, students, community members and business partners gathered at the Berry Center and Cy-Fair FCU Stadium for the 11th Superintendent’s Fun Run on March 29. The fundraiser concluded with CFISD and Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital representatives presenting a check worth $80,000 to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF).

The event featured a 5K run and 1-mile family-friendly walk/run. The 5K course featured a route through Towne Lake and Lone Star College—CyFair. The 1-mile family walk path wound through the walkways of Cy-Fair FCU Stadium and featured high school inflatable tunnels on the field, spirit teams and groups cheering on participants.

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Sponsor and vendor booths, food trucks, a children’s play area and student performances entertained participants and guests throughout the duration of the event.

“Saturday’s Fun Run was an amazing event,” said Dr. Douglas Killian, CFISD superintendent of schools. “Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, donors and kids, we were able to raise $80,000 towards scholarships for our students. I am so thankful to be involved in such an awesome community event with such great support for our kids.”

The event drew nearly 6,500 total race participants. In addition, more than 3,000 registered for the sleep-in pass that served as a donation to support the CFEF without participating in one of the races.

Approximately 778 students volunteered during the event, while the following student performances entertained fun run patrons:

•          Watkins Theatre Group
•          Hoover Heroes Choir
•          Reed Elementary Roadsingers
•          Hemmenway Elementary Choir
•          Hemmenway Elementary Tiger Cheer Team
•          Duryea Blue Bows
•          McGown Owlette Dance Team
•          Cypress Springs Panteras Dance Team
•          Order My Steps
•          Rennell Dance REDS
•          Rennell Dance Redhawks
•          Cypress Falls Sky Dancers
•          Woodard Pom Squad and Dance Team
•          Wells Mini Belles
•          Jowell Elementary Jazzy Jags
•          Warner Wolf Pack Dance Teams
•          Wilson Step Team
•          M. Robinson Lionettes
•          Dance Central

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The event was underwritten by Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital.

“Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital is proud to be the title sponsor of the CFISD Superintendent’s Fun Run, an event that brings our community together in support of health, wellness and education,” said Jerry Ashworth, Memorial Hermann Cypress CEO. “Seeing thousands of participants come together for a great cause is truly inspiring. The success of this event reflects the strength and unity of our community, and we are honored to continue our partnership with CFISD to make a lasting impact on students, teachers and families. At Memorial Hermann, we remain committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting initiatives that enrich the lives of those we serve.”

The following additional sponsors helped make the event possible: 

Businesses interested in participating next year or at other CFISD events can contact Dawn Tryon at 281-894-3950 or dawn.tryon@cfisd.net.

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Source: CFISD

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