Local Nonprofit Brings out Batman and Trucks to Help Abused Children

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Prince George’s County invites transportation enthusiasts and families alike to join together for an afternoon of fun that will benefit abused and neglected children in foster care.

The non-profit’s third annual World of Wheels for CASA: A Touch-A-Truck and Family Festival, presented by Pepco will take place Saturday, September 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at DeMatha Catholic High School (4313 Madison St., Hyattsville, Md. 20781).

This community event will feature cars, trucks of all sizes, motorcycles and other unique vehicles, including: a 1958 refurbished Mac tractor, a Brink’s Security armored vehicle, Metro Police vehicles, a Maryland State Highway Administration flusher truck and a TurboHaul bulk trash truck.

Batman, himself, will appear with the Batmobile from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a unique opportunity you will not want to miss.

Adding to the excitement will be food, music and an assortment of activities for “kids of all ages,” including moon bounces, carnival games, craft tables, face painting, temporary tattoos and cotton candy. Attendees also can learn about volunteer opportunities with CASA to provide a voice to abused and neglected children in Prince George’s County.

“We are excited to hold the World of Wheels Family Festival at DeMatha High School again this year. They’ve been supportive partners and it’s a great location,” said CASA of Prince George’s County Executive Director Ann Marie Binsner. “In addition to being a fundraiser, we hope it will be a ‘friendraiser’ that helps more members of the community become familiar with CASA’s mission, spread the word about our work and, ideally, get inspired to become volunteers.”

All proceeds from the event will directly support CASA/Prince George’s County. General admission is $5/person and a VIP package – which includes a bag with snacks, a drink, freebies from our sponsors and a moon bounce pass – is $10/person. Children age 2 and under can attend for free. Tickets will be sold at the gate on event day.

Pepco, WTOP, the Gazette, Dimensions Healthcare, and Evergreen Technologies are major sponsors. For more information about the event and its exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, visit the event web page at http://www.pgcasa.org/events/world_of_wheels_wow-4-casa or the “World of Wheels for CASA Event Page” on Facebook. Or, contact event organizers, Penny Gerber and Kara Bundy, at 301-209-0491 or wow4CASA@gmail.com.

About CASA/Prince George’s County
Founded in 2001, CASA of Prince George’s County works to ensure every victim of child abuse and neglect the right to grow up in safe and permanent homes. This mission is carried out through the efforts of professionally-trained volunteers, appointed by the court to speak up for the best interests of children who are under the protection of the courts. Currently, 14 CASA programs serve children in 20 of the state’s 24 jurisdictions.

For more information about CASA of Prince George’s County, call (301) 209-0491 or visit www.pgcasa.org.