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"MAKIN' STRIDES FOR STRAYS '10
A.D.O.P.T.'s 17th Annual "Makin' Strides for Strays" Walkathon has come and gone-what a great way it was to support a great cause!!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO SUPPORT THIS EVENT, OR WHO CONTRIBUTED TO IT!!
Photos
Click on the thumbnail to view some of the photos taken by our volunteers.
Video
Results Summary
| Total number of human walkers: |
~600 |
| Total number of canine participants: |
~300 |
| Total dollars raised: |
$52,108.52 |
Some Trivia:
- The first "Makin' Strides for Strays" walk was held in 1991. An estimated 155 people participated and about $21,000 was raised.
- Over the course of the last 17 walks, a cumulative total of $758,861.52 was raised.
We would like to thank all those who helped with sponsorship of this year's Walk:
| US Bank, Naperville |
| Gerald Subaru & Kia |
Pet Supplies Plus |
| Belgio's Catering |
Nestle Waters |
Casey's Foods |
Invisible Fence |
Thanks to the many vendors who participated:
- Bow (WOW!) Tique - Handmade Dog Items
- Invisible Fence Pet Containment Systems
- Milonas Chiropractic
- Poop 911 - Pet Waste Clean-Up Service
- U.S.Bones - Rawhide Treats & More
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- Fly Dogs - Obedience & Performance Training
- Lovin' Tails - Dog Treats, Leashes & Collars, & More
- Planet Health
- Tix4Cause - Donate Tickets/Buy Tickets for "Hot" Events
- Waggin' Wheels Mobile Groomer
|
And finally, special thanks to:
- Mayor George Pradel
- Pet Chef Express
- K9Design
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- Pastor Randy Schoof
- Music Mania
- Poop 911
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- Fifth Avenue Station
- Dean's Clothing, Naperville
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WALKATHON 2010 TOP PLEDGEGETTERS
A huge "THANK YOU" to all participants and those of you who have sponsored them!!! Without you, our walk could not possibly have been the successful and enjoyable event that it was!!
While every dollar collected is significant to the operations of our shelter and care of our animals, we would like to acknowledge the top pledgegetters who went "the extra mile."
Below are listed THE TOP PLEDGEGETTERS for 2010:
Team Competition:
- First Place Team: EOLA Point Animal Hospital
- Second Place: NNHS The Dawg Pound
- Third Place: Team Samantha
Individual Pledge-Getters:
This year's Top PledgeGetter ($2,500+):
Sully Birchall (canine)
Walking in Memory of Canine Friends, Wilbur & Boris |
$1,500 +
Pam Siddon
& Jena Bartel |
$1,200+
Kat Malkowski |
$1,000+
Janet Pasteris-Abell |
$900+
Marion Gryzik
Dena Osterberg
Laura Agin |
$700+
Alice Meyers
Laura Vivas
Linda Ruhe-Marsh
Carol Marusarz
Bill Povalla |
$600+
Cynthia Wiertel
Margie Woodford
Suzan Valenzano
Kelly Wronski
Alex & Quinn Sheehy
Scott Feyen
Kathy Gardner
Kim & Rick Kerley |
$500+
Sue De Pasqual
Dino De Pasqual
Sandy Boston
Donna Crown
Kathy Lies
Suzanne Nagel |
*We apologize for any misspellings of names or errors in bookkeeping.