By definition, a Super Hero is a fictional character with superhuman powers. Recently a seven-year-old girl from San Gabriel, Calif., defied that definition during runDisney’s Avengers Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort.
Far from fictional, Carissa Leung is a beautiful young girl full of energy, excitement and dreams. Joining her mom, Elene Wong, sister, Katelyn, and brother, Ryan, she participated in the Captain America 5K, a 3.1-mile journey through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. What unfolded during the race is inspirational, motivational and unforgettable.
Carissa proves super heroes are not just fictional. They come in all shapes, sizes and ages. They motivate and inspire us everyday, we just need to take time to see it. I hope you will take time now to experience Carissa’s 3.1-mile superhuman journey, witness the amazing things that happened along the way and learn from her super powers.
Congratulations Carissa – you are a super hero!
For more information on Avengers Half Marathon Weekend and other runDisney event weekends at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, visit www.runDisney.com.
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This little girl is such an inspiration!! Way to go Carissa!
This is absolutely amazing. I hadn’t even gotten to the video and I was already choked up about it. She is definitely an inspiration to me and I’ll be thinking of her when I run my first Disney 5K this weekend.
I was fortunate enough to be a runDisney Volunteer that morning at the Finish Line/Medals area to see her complete this race. She was such an inspiration to everyone at the finish to see her happy face as she was awarded her medal. The entire group of volunteers were cheering her on!
We met Carissa around radiator springs. She is an inspiration and one of the most adorable runners I have ever seen.
What an awesome video, thanks for sharing this story.
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