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Click here for the Walkathon Pledgesheet
It’s time to put on your walking shoes, gather your friends and family - human and canine alike - and join A.D.O.P.T. for our 13th Annual “Makin’ Strides for Strays” walkathon on Sunday May 7th. All funds raised from the biggest human and canine social - and fundraising - event of the year will be used toward the veterinary and special needs of our animals, as well as the overall operation of our Animal Shelter and to enhance ongoing programs.
WHO’S INVITED?
Everyone who wants to have a great time, loves animals, and wants to “make strides for A.D.O.P.T.’s strays”! You may participate with or without a canine companion.
“THE STARTING LINE”
Registration begins at 7:30 AM. The walk commences with a “Blessing of the Animals” at 8:30 AM.
“THE STARTING LINE” THROUGH THE “FINISH LINE”
The walk begins and ends at 5th Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Avenue, Naperville. The five-mile route progresses through downtown Naperville and along the scenic Riverwalk. Rest stops, offering water and snacks, are provided along the way. Pick-up vans will circle the route to pick up those unable to complete the five miles.
[Please note that there are plenty of short-cuts along the route allowing the distance to be shortened significantly!!!]
Music, refreshments, vendor and information tables, and the chance to “shop A.D.O.P.T.” as well as plenty of FUN and the opportunity to share “animal stories” with other animal lovers, will be provided at the end of the walk.
THE PLEDGE PROGRAM
While there is no registration fee, participants are asked to obtain pledges-per-mile or a set donation. Set a goal and ask friends, family, co-workers to help you achieve it! Check into employee matching gift programs with your employer.
All pledge-getters turning in $100 or more will receive this year’s specially designed, “Makin’ Strides for Strays” T-shirt.
Participants turning in $200+ in pledges are eligible to enter an exclusive “chinese” raffle (choose what you want to win)! With each additional $100 in pledges collected, an additional raffle ticket is received. The more pledges you turn in, the greater your chances to win. IN ADDITION, Pledge-Getters turning in $300+ will have their choice of an A.D.O.P.T. Cookbook or PawPrint Mug. Those turning in $500+ will receive an A.D.O.P.T. ball cap in addition to all of the above.
The TOP pledge-getter will be honored with his/her/their name added to the “Makin’ Strides for Strays” Plaque mounted in the lobby of A.D.O.P.T.’s Animal Shelter.
FOUR NEW CANINE-FRIENDLY COMPETITIONS
Four contests will be held for our four-legged participants:
1) Most “Memorable” Voice (aka, Bark)
2) The “Winning Smile.”
3) Dog……………..or Teddy Bear?
4) Best Dog-Owner Look-Alikes
For details & rules, visit click here
HONOR THE MEMORY OF A BELOVED PET
With a donation of $50, a poster with the name & photo (optional; to be provided by donor) of your pet will be placed along the route. [Memorial gifts are not credited toward pledge totals.] Memorials must be received by April 15th. Click here for further information.
CAN’T MAKE STRIDES WITH US?
If you are unable to walk, but still wish to support A.D.O.P.T.’s largest fundraising event of the year, you may sponsor an “A.D.O.P.T.” animal to walk for you! Several of A.D.O.P.T.’s current residents will be walking and are seeking sponsors! Simply complete the pledge sheet, send it along with your donation to:
A.D.O.P.T. at 420 Industrial Drive Naperville Illinois 60563
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WALK?
Please contact 847-458-6366 or email sandyhollyboston@yahoo.com
To adopt an animal, contact 630-355-2299 or visit our website at www.adoptpetshelter.org
Click here for the Walkathon Pledgesheet
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