Focus On Fundraising By Lauri Meyers
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he popularity of ‘Rescues’ is growing. Horse, Donkey, Cat, Dog, Llama, Reptile; it seems that no species is excluded. Where there is growth, there is need. No Rescue wants to turn away someone or something in need, but with more and more animals being in the care of Rescues, money starts to rear its ugly head. Food, veterinary care, medication and housing, just to name a few, all cost money; even with all the volunteers, donations and discounts, the bills pile up. Since the Hub is at its capacity and stretched a bit further, at 17 horses; the BC Interior Horse Rescue Society has had to concentrate our focus on fundraising. Several ideas have manifested into just that. We have regular garage sales, bottle drives, Rice Hull sales, occasional contests, Ride for Rescue, BCIHRS memberships, resident adoptions and donations, of which all proceeds go directly to the BCIHRS. Another fundraising effort is our Hoofs ‘N Hearts Dinner and Dance. This event, featuring Tammy Jackson this year, is scheduled for September 15, 2012. Several locations, in
the Vernon area, are being considered, as well as additional entertainment, food and prizes. We have found that Lauri Meyers, Joey Tompkins and our Hoofs ‘N Hearts Tammy Price (director). dance is very popular and everyone has a great time. Tickets for this event are available from our website www.bcihrs.ca and are only $25 each. Whether you decide to support the BCIHRS, or another type of Rescue, you are a very necessary part of the Rescue of your choice. Without your support, the Rescues could not exist and supply a necessary service to society. You are helping make a difference.
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