Run to Save an Animal’s Life!
This Saturday April, 18th is the 6th annual Fast and the Furriest 5k race. My company sponsors this event and this year I will be volunteering and working our booth. I plan on bringing my little helper Ellie. She loves to help her momma and LOVES to see all her furry friends. If you don't have anything going on, on Saturday......please come by our HESKA booth and say "hi". Bring your pooches!! You don't have to actually run the race to come out and enjoy the festivities. We are giving out some cool balls this year. I haven't seen the colors yet, but what dog doesn't love to a chase a ball. Mine sure do!
Race day features a fantastic doggie/runner expo, a fast new course, live music, lots of race day give-aways, doggie demo's, and the best raffle in town!
Each and every runner that participates in the Fast and the Furriest 5K/1K race helps raise money for the Companion Care Fund. The Companion Care Fund offers financial assistance to clients of Colorado State University’s Veterinary Medical Center who have an animal in need of emergency or immediate life-saving care. The fund is entirely need-based and is reserved solely for members of the community. Additionally, the fund may be applied to any animal presented to the hospital, including companion animals, exotic species, large animals, and small ruminants. Without the financial assistance provided by the fund, many clients would be faced with the difficult choice of declining care for their animal or relinquishing ownership.
The Companion Care Fund provides hope for both owners and their animals in need. The Fast and the Furriest raised $10,000 for the Companion Care Fund in 2007, and with your support we can raise even more!
To donate directly to the Companion Care Fund online please visit: https://advancing.colostate.edu/CVMBS/COMPANIONCARE
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2009
7:30 am: Packet pick-up and race day registration
7:30 am: Packet pick-up and race day registration
9:00 am: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 am: 1K Kid's Fun Run
10:30 am: Awards and Raffle Drawing
8:00 am-12:00 pm: Runner/doggie Expo!
Where: Colorado State University.~Due to ongoing construction at the Veterinary Medical Center, we have moved the course this year to main campus. The race will start on Isotope Dr., just off of the south end of the oval. The oval is located on the northeast corner of campus off of Laurel St, west of Shields. Parking is available in any of the surrounding lots on campus.
Entry Fees:
Prior to April 17: $22 for adults, $20 with student ID, $10 for kids 12 and under, kids under 6 are free!
Race Day: $25 per participant
3 comments:
Do most participants bring their pet to run/walk with? I might want to do the walk! We'll see... If nothing else, I'd love to stop by and say "hi!"
Wish I was going to be in town this weekend, I'd love to stop by. Unfortunately I'll be visiting my brother and his family! :)
Have fun, take pictures! :)
Hey Kellie!! I got your package last week. I took some pictures and posted them on my blog:
http://nelliemaeii.blogspot.com/2009/04/sweet-surprises.html
I have your address now so you can expect to get something from me real soon!!
~Nelie
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