VHS to Retire Annual “Fido Walk & Fun Fest,” Instead to Participate in Walking for Dreams

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For 13 years, the VHS held an annual event in September or July called the “Fido Walk” to raise funds for their programs. This year, an entirely new fundraiser is on the horizon: Walking for Dreams, presented by the Sycamore Foundation and Paul Watzlavik State Farm! Sunday, May 21, 2017 will be a fun-filled day for families and their dogs to benefit the VHS. Registration begins at 1:00 pm at the downtown Evansville riverfront! The event will feature a pet-friendly Walk, plus food vendors and sponsor booths. VHS is one of several nonprofits participating this year.

 

Walking for Dreams registration is FREE and open to the public. However, it is meant to be a fundraiser and the public is reminded that the most effective way to participate is to create a fundraising team or make a donation. Registration is now open and participants are encouraged to visit www.walkingfordreams.org to register online in advance and select “Evansville – Vanderburgh Humane Society” as their charity. A $20 donation will secure an event T-shirt. The VHS has a goal of 15 Team Leaders who will commit to raising at least $100 each. At this time, most of those spots are still open!

 

The VHS has a total goal of 300 walkers, and at this point less than 100 have registered. Get out there and support your community’s largest, most impactful animal welfare agency!

 

No-obligation referral forms from State Farm Insurance are available, which nets the VHS a $25 donation. Pick one up or email a.coburn@vhslifesaver.org for more information!

 

Proceeds from this event help fund the lifesaving programs at the VHS.  Money raised provides homeless animals with vaccines, tests, and treatment for illnesses.

 

For more information, contact Amanda or Kendall at the information above.

 

Walking for Dreams

Benefiting the Vanderburgh Humane Society

 

  • Sunday, May 21, 2017

 

  • Downtown Evansville riverfront

 

  • Registration at 1:00; step-off at 2:00

 

 

  • Pet-friendly walk, approximately 2 miles. Strollers & wheelchairs welcome.

 

  • All proceeds benefit the vital programs offered by the Vanderburgh Humane Society

 

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