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Our goal is to honor the memory of a courageous little boy who lost his battle to brain cancer in August, 2011 at the age of six. John truly was a superhero and all proceeds from our event go to the John Shapiro Superheroes Foundation and will benefit local families with children battling cancer.

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Running for Max

May 23, 2016

Dearest Nancy and John Shapiro Superheroes Foundation,

We cannot adequately express the gratitude that we feel for the generous support you all have given to us.

When our son, Max was diagnosed last May with ALL, Nancy immediately reached out to us with the available support that we needed to know existed.  Overwhelmed and surreal was how we felt initially.  Through this foundation, our work and family communities, and many people we didn’t know until now changed that feeling for us to something we will never forget.

Our son was in the hospital for the first 7.5 weeks.  The Third Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes 5K on June 6 was a moment we could leave the hospital and run for a cause that was now very close to home for us.  Although only one of us was able to participate, the three of us were there in spirit fighting for what John and many others have faced.

We thank you for including us in your mission and are touched to no end for the endless support John’s Foundation has given to us and many other families in trying times.

Looking forward to enjoying the morning at the Fourth Annual John Shapiro Superheroes 5K, this year together!

With much love,

Michael, Kristy, and Max Cassano

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Thank you to G Force Engineering and Construction Services for their generous Wonder Woman Sponsorship!  Our friends at G Force have been with us from the beginning and we are so grateful for their continued support💙❤️
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, especially our Nancy!
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, especially our Nancy!
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Only 5 weeks left til the 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes race day!  Don’t miss out on our incredible race day shirt!  Register today! 🔗 in bio.
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Only 5 weeks left til the 14th Annual John Shapiro’s Superheroes race day! Don’t miss out on our incredible race day shirt! Register today! 🔗 in bio.
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Tonight’s the night!  Skip the cooking and meet us at Magerks in Fort Washington for our dine and donate🍔Mention John Shapiro’s Superheroes to your server and 15% will benefit our foundation.  See you there!
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Tonight’s the night! Skip the cooking and meet us at Magerks in Fort Washington for our dine and donate🍔Mention John Shapiro’s Superheroes to your server and 15% will benefit our foundation. See you there!
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Hot off the presses, we present our Year 14 race day shirt! Don’t miss out, the last day to guarantee getting your shirt is May 20!  Register today! 🔗 in biio
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Hot off the presses, we present our Year 14 race day shirt! Don’t miss out, the last day to guarantee getting your shirt is May 20! Register today! 🔗 in biio
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We would like to extend our gratitude to Meadowood for their generous Ironman Sponsorship! Thank you for your support of our race and our foundation over the years.  We could not do what we do without you🙏🏼
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