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Updated: 8:14 AM Aug 26, 2008
Celebrities Take the Field!
WTAP News The images of Marilyn Monroe, James Bond, and WVU football coach Bill Stewart took over the field at the Dugout Softball Park in Parkersburg Sunday afternoon.
Posted: 12:13 AM Aug 25, 2008Reporter: Leslie Cebula Email Address: leslie.cebula@wtap.com |
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The images of Marilyn Monroe, James Bond, and WVU football coach Bill Stewart took over the field at the Dugout Softball Park in Parkersburg Sunday afternoon.
People from the community dressed up as these celebrities and more to help raise money for the nonprofit, CASA Foundation.
CASA stands for court appointed special advocates.
Even Mayor Bob Newell got in on the fun as Mountaineer coach Bill Stewart!
"I think it's great. I mean the whole reason for the event is to bring awareness to child advocacy and this organization has been around for awhile and I don't think people know about, and know what the importance of it," said Mayor Bob Newell.
Margaret Burdette, the program director of CASA dressed up as "Karen" from the TV Show Will & Grace, She said the program is a nonprofit organization that advocates for children that have been removed from their homes.
CASA volunteers represent children in court with a court report and recommendations for judges.
Burdette said family reunification is the goal.
The children also have court appointed attorneys.
Burdette said they always need volunteers. So if you're interested, call 304-422-3390
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