BELTON, Mo., (May, 5, 2025) – Cass Community Health Foundation’s 31st Annual 5K for Health raised nearly $104,000 for their safety net dental clinic, Cass County Dental Clinic. Sandy Kessinger of Country Club Bank chaired the 5K and Teresa Deaton of American Family Insurance co-chaired. The 5K was on Saturday, May 3 at Southwick Stadium in Belton, Missouri. Cass County Dental Clinic provides access to quality dental care for families who otherwise couldn’t afford it at its locations in Belton and Harrisonville, Missouri.
Top fundraising teams included the Belton School District’s combined 10 teams with $3,607, Concorde Career College with $3,247, LifeGoals Strategies Group with $2,720, CCB Assets in Motion (Country Club Bank) with $1,774, and Community Bank Pacers with $1,521. The top individual fundraiser was Kevin Wood with $1,090 winning the vívoactive® 5 Watch compliments of Garmin.
Before the race, Cass Community Health Foundation announced its opening of the brand-new Cass County Dental Clinic at 1000 E. Markey Parkway in Belton, Missouri. The new location signifies an important milestone for continued access to quality dental care in Cass County. The project allows Cass Community Health Foundation and Cass County Dental Clinic to expand capacity and continue to serve as a dental home for thousands.
“This year’s record-breaking 5K for Health is a true testament to the generosity and spirit of our community,” Cynthia Randazzo, Cass Community Health Foundation president said. "From our dedicated sponsors and fundraising teams to the incredible volunteers who made the day so special, every single person played a part in expanding access to dental care for families in need. We’re especially proud to celebrate this achievement alongside the opening of our brand-new clinic in Belton."
The Belton High School marching band provided entertainment before the 5K while the Grandview High School cheer team encouraged walkers and runners at the starting line. The Archie Whirlwinds marching band and cheerleaders cheered on participants as they crossed the finish line. Members of the Belton High School football team helped set up for the event and volunteered as course monitors. Members of the American Legion and the Belton High School cheer team volunteered at rest stops along the course. Following the 5K, all attendees were invited to enjoy the 5K Health Fair which included music, raffle prizes, vendors with freebies, and all-you-can-eat Chris Cakes sponsored by St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church. Participants could also register their dogs and receive a free dog bandana and pup cups provided by Scooter’s Coffee. More than 50 dogs registered to attend and were also given treats compliments of Hollywood Feed and freebies compliments of PetSmart.
The 5K course began at Southwick Stadium and circled around both Belton High School and Cleveland Lake. Kelly Farrell was awarded first place, McKenzie Kitchell was awarded second, and Keara Sherman was awarded third in the women’s race. Seth Hunziker was awarded first place, Justin Kohmetscher was awarded second, and Beckett Mallory was awarded third in the men’s race.
Belton Regional Medical Center, Cosentino’s Price Chopper, and Auben Realty served as presenting sponsors of the 5K. Lytle Construction Inc., Belton Regional Medical Center Medical Staff, Belton School District #124, Feist Charitable Foundation, Pearce Construction Management, Raymore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Cass Regional Medical Center, Country Club Bank, Electrical Corporation of America, Inc., Raymore-Peculiar School District, Kenny and Suzette Southwick, and UMB Financial Corporation served as top sponsors of the event.
Community members can still donate to the event at casscommunityhealth.org/5k. Call 816-276-4218 for more information.
