We are so incredibly lucky that the community continues to support and sustain our cause at the Richmond SPCA. Through direct gifts, donations, and attending our many special events, it's clear many share our conviction that every life is precious.
We take pride in the fact that we are able to host two of the most popular dog-friendly events in Richmond each year – The Fur Ball in October and the Dog Jog and 5K Run in March. These two events are huge fundraisers for the shelter, collectively bringing in well over $500,000! Not only do these events allow us to meet the many dedicated pet-owners in our community, but they also help to support and sustain our mission.
YOU are the key ingredient to our success, so in this post, we are highlighting our Ninth Annual Dog Jog and 5K Run set for Saturday, March 19, 2011 here at the Robins-Starr Humane Center. Where else can you run a fast 5K race on a flat course, take a leisurely 1 mile walk, AND include your furry friend in the festivities as well?! We make it all possible at this fun, family event!
There are many ways to participate:
- You can run, jog or walk the 5K.
- You can walk with your dog in the 1-mile Dog Jog.
- You can join a team and help fundraise from near or afar.
- You can attend the Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Vendor Fair.
- You can participate in a raffle for a one-week stay at Cypress Pointe Resort in Orlando, Florida!
All of these activities help support the thousands of animals cared for each year by the Richmond SPCA!
And, if you know of a business or group that would like to sponsor the event, please send direct them to Jenni Booker, Manager of Community Development at [email protected] or 521-1318. We are always looking for new ways to partner with our community!
To learn more and sign up online for the event, visit www.richmondspca.org/race, and take a moment to like the Dog Jog page on Facebook too. We’ll be posting regular updates, and you can share photos, training tips and fundraising ideas.
We can’t wait to see you in March!
Jenni Booker is the manager of community development and events. To read the biographies of our regular bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.
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