February 7, 2019

'Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children'

Scenes from the "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Mary Burton, executive director of the Community Counseling Center Foundation, said proceeds from the event benefit the center's children's services.

David Allstun of Jackson, dressed as Mr. Incredible, listens to speakers during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Mary Burton, executive director of the Community Counseling Center Foundation, said proceeds from the event benefit the center's children's services. Burton said the event, in its second year, raised about $30,000 last year. The organization is hoping to raise $35,000 this year, she said.

Mykal Crisler of Cape Girardeau, 12, (right) and Shawn Moreland of Dexter, 16, dressed as The Flash and Batman respectively, go through the food line during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 

Scott Givens of Cape Girardeau, dressed as Superman, fills his plate during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 

David Allstun of Jackson, dressed as Mr. Incredible, and Shehan Perera of Cape Girardeau fill their plates during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 

Mykal Crisler of Cape Girardeau, 12, dressed as The Flash, adjusts his mask during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 

Darren Burgfeld of Cape Girardeau takes a selfie with David and Andrea Allstun of Jackson, dressed as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 

Tori Dibert of Cape Girardeau, 15, speaks during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch next to her mother Layla Allen of Cape Girardeau on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 

Layla Allen and her daughter Tori Dibert of Cape Girardeau, 15, pose for a photo during a "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

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Scenes from the "Super Heroes Have a Heart for Children" lunch Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. Mary Burton, executive director of the Community Counseling Center Foundation, said proceeds from the event benefit the center's children's services.

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