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Heart & Sole Walk for Animals Brings Community Together
The Potter League for Animals announced its top fundraisers in the annual Heart & Sole Walk for the Animals, which took place in Glen Park in Portsmouth earlier this month.
The Potter League for Animals announced its top fundraisers in the annual Heart & Sole Walk for the Animals, which took place in Glen Park in Portsmouth earlier this month and brought together the community in "a true testament to the human-animal bond."
They sent along the following:
The Heart & Sole Walk for the Animals is the best place to see the Potter League’s mission in action! In a true testament to the human-animal bond, more than 500 people, 225 dogs, 100 volunteers, sponsors and pet professionals gathered on June 1 at Glen Park in Portsmouth to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Heart & Sole Walk. It was a day of barkingly good fun and many wonderful and touching moments.
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Animals play such a pivotal role in our lives and at the Walk you see those relationships at their finest. The King and Queen of the Walk stole the show, as always, because they represented the good lives that Potter League animals are able to have – many of them as a second chance – due to the support of those who helped us raise nearly $90,000 this year. Events like the walk raise not just money, but also raise awareness of the need to help homeless animals. THANK YOU for supporting the vital community programs and services of the Potter League.
With the valuable support coming from this event, more can be accomplished: more animals will be rescued from abusive or poor circumstances; saving lives and providing unconditional love and support to new families that will cherish them. More children will experience our summer camps and education programs to learn about animals, helping to contribute to a more caring and compassionate society. More people in need of financial assistance can get the help they deserve to care for their pets.
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In the past 25 years the lives of over 50,000 animals have been saved through the funds raised at the Heart & Sole Walk for Animals. The Potter League is grateful to each and every walker, both two legged and four legged, for making the Walk a tremendous success. Fundraising for the Walk continues through August 31 as we strive to raise $125,000. Donations can be made at Potter League.org or call the Development Office to discuss a unique major gift opportunity.
Long-time supporter Emlen Drayton emceed the event and was proud to offer congratulations and prizes to our top fundraisers. Thank you to everyone who celebrates the love they share with their companion animal by helping those at the Potter League who are not quite so lucky. YOU enable us to change and enrich lives.
Top Adult Fundraisers
Lisa Martland-Neitzey - $3,415
Christie Smith - $3,250
Roe O’Brien - $3,075
Howie Naugle - $2,389
Judith Enstone - $1,860
Lisa Perrault - $1,325
Carol Chabot - $1,300
Honorable Mention: Pem Attaway, Christine Tellefsen, Laura Murray, Margo Waite, LuAnn Levasseur, Harry Violet
Top Youth Fundraisers
Annie Marshall - $555
Nikki Merrill - $367
Kristie Lee - $340
Honorable mention: Jenna Carruba
Top Adult Teams
Volunteers Impact Pets - $8,270
Potter Trotters Staff Team - $5,845
Portsmouth Veterinary Clinic - $3,449
Honorable Mention: People’s Credit Union, All Starr, Team Emmit, Bellas Buddies, Wag Nation, Harbor Hounds, Team Tiny Trouble
Top Youth Team
Flip 4 Animals - $640
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