Former Lampasan and Longhorn legend Johnny "Lam" Jones, seen in front of a tribute to his days as a Badger track star inside Bozarth-Fowler gymnasium, will be cutting the ribbon prior to the CASA "Speak Up For Kids" 5K race on Saturday. More than 30 years ago, Johnny "Lam" Jones and Johnny "Ham" Jones stood united in an attempt to bring home a national championship to the legions that sported burnt orange and white inside Texas Memorial Stadium.

Even Longhorns fans have to admit their cause now is much more important.

The pair of Texas football greats will team up once again this Saturday when they serve as official ribbon cutters for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) "Speak Up For Kids" 5K to benefit abused and neglected children in Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties.

The festivities begin at 8 a.m. at Johnson Park in Marble Falls with a kids' 1K race, immediately followed by the 5K race at approximately 8:15 a.m.

Olympic gold medalist and Lampasas native Lam Jones will cut the ribbon prior to the 5K, while former University of Texas team captain Ham Jones does the honors before the kids' race.

After the races are complete, participants are encouraged to stay for Fun Day at the Park, highlighted by a live musical performance by Daniel Conti with Drawing Back from noon to 3 p.m. at the outdoor pavilion.

A silent auction will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Develpment Director and Race Coordinator Leigh Heine at (325) 388-3440 or visit www.casa5k.org.