2008 Run & Walk for the Animals
The 2008 Run & Walk for the Animals was a huge success! We had a record turn out of both people and dogs. Thanks to everyone who supported the Run & Walk for the Animals!
Check out lots of photos from the event on our Volunteer Blog!
And we have more photos by Wet Nose Photography here.
Congratulations to our top Fundraisers!
Top Pack: Doggy Daycare and Spa
Top Youth Pack: CHAT Pack
Top Individual Fundraiser: Kristie Dickinson
2nd Place Fundraiser: Linda Stober
3rd Place Fundraiser: Dianne Mulnix
Event News:
- Due to popular demand, the Run & Walk image from the posters has been made into 13x19" prints. They are currently for sale in the lobby of the Capital Area Humane Society for $20! We also have a pack of 4 cards for sale for $5. Hurry in and get yours today!
Pack Benefits
- RWFTA t-Shirt for each member of the pack
- Professional Pack Photo taken at the event for you to take home.
- Pack Sign to identify your pack on the route
- Chance to win the coveted "Top Pack" prizes!
Incentive Levels for All Participants
All walkers and runners take home the following incentives based on their own total of pledges raised: ($25 registration fee waived with pledges exceeding this fee).
Turn in your pledges at Early Bird Registration, held Thursday, September 25, from 4pm to 7pm at Playmakers in Okemos and you will recieve a special 2008 RWFTA Dog Tag and be able to skip the registration line on event day!
| Incentive Levels | |
| $25 Registration fee | Bandana |
| $75 | Run & Walk for the Animals t-Shirt |
| $150 | Hand-Crank Flashlight |
| $250 | Weekender Duffel Bag |
| $500 | Logo Fleece Jacket (full-zip) for those brisk fall walks |
| $1000 | Digital Picture Frame for all of those cute poses of Fido or Fluffy (PLUS be entered to win a fall weekend in a Grand Traverse Resort Shores Condo, along with gift certificates for area restaurants and attractions!) |
| $2500 | Flat Screen Television |
Awards for Top Fundraisers (subject to change)
Prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers based on total pledges:
Awards for Top Fundraisers (Subject to Change) | |
| Top Pack: | Soldan's Cup, VIP Tent at 2009 RWFTA, trip to Soaring Eagle on a Dean Luxury Motorcoach, dinner at an area restaurant, recognition on our website, in the PawPrints newsletter and in area publications such as the Lansing State Journal! |
| Top Youth Pack: | Gift card to Celebration Cinema, pack party at a local restaurant |
| Top Individual Fundraiser: | Two round-trip airline tickets from Lansing to Tampa Bay, FL on Allegiant Air. |
| 2nd place Individual Fundraiser: | TBD |
| 3rd place Individual Fundraiser: | TBD |
Event Schedule (Events are subject to change) | |
8:30am | Registration Opens, Pack Photos Begin |
8:30am | Vendor Expo Opens, Food & Beverage Tent Opens |
9:00am | Agility Demonstration, Police Dog Competition, Children's Activities Begin |
9:55am | Registration Wrap Up |
10:00am | The 5K Run & Walk Begins! |
| 11:30am | Lunch is Served; Massage Stations Open, Disc Dog Competition |
| 12:30pm | Awards Ceremony for top fundraisers, other contest winners. |