Walk. Run. Thrive.

Finisher Badges

Download one of two finisher badges and post it to your social media channels with a brief message about why you support CASA/GAL programs. In your post, you can share why you are a volunteer, encourage others to learn about being a volunteer, or ask others to learn about National CASA/GAL or the CASA or GAL program in your community. Use the hashtag #WalkRunThrive and don’t forget to tag @NationalCASAGAL or provide a link to our website: nationalcasagal.org.

Walk or run to help children and youth thrive

On May 1-2, 2021, CASA/GAL supporters across the nation took part in Walk. Run. Thrive. to help raise awareness for the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children and its nationwide network of programs.

Not your everyday 5K

Walk. Run. Thrive. is a virtual event. Rather than traveling to one central location on a specific race day and time, you can participate by walking or running wherever you are. You get to choose your own day, time and pace.

As part of your registration, you will receive a signature Walk. Run. Thrive. t-shirt. Wear this shirt on your own personal race day to help raise awareness of our vital mission. Ask others to register and join you in participating in this event. You can complete the event in a variety of fun ways while safely adhering to social distancing regulations. Please follow the COVID-19 safety protocols for your community.

However you choose to participate, you will become part of something bigger. Whether you walk alone or with a small group, you will be part of a nationwide effort to support children and families. You will be a visible part of our movement of individuals who are making a difference in the lives of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Join us as we walk (or run) to help children thrive.

Ready to do more?

Learn more about the life-changing work of court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers, and when you’re ready, contact a program near you.

Become a Volunteer

Our work with children is one-on-one, but we do not work alone. Each volunteer is trained and supported by highly qualified staff members all across the country.

Find a Program

Get Involved

If you would like to learn more about our work, we encourage you to learn more about the ways you can advocate for children.

Advocate for Children

Support Our Mission

We are truly grateful to those who support our mission. If you would like to make a donation or start a peer-to-peer campaign, please visit our event fundraising page.

peer-to-peer campaign

Each registered participant will receive a signature Walk. Run. Thrive. t-shirt.

On May 1-2, step out into your community, with your event t-shirt, and walk or run to show your support for our mission.

T-shirt size chart

Spread the word

Share a selfie or video of your own activity on your social media channels to help raise awareness for the work of National CASA/GAL and its nationwide network of programs. Use the hashtags #WalkRunThrive or #ChangeAChildsStory. Follow our social channels (Facebook | Instagram | Twitter) all weekend to hear from event participants and read stories about the children and families that have been positively impacted by CASA and GAL volunteers.