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The “Ultimutt” Date Night Hand in Paw to Host Takeout Fundraiser in Place of Canceled Gala
Before the pandemic, Hand in Paw was preparing for its annual Picasso Pets fundraiser. This year’s theme was to be Diamonds are Furever. While the event has been canceled, a socially distant alternative has been created to take its place. On Aug. 14, the organization will host Tail-Waggin’ Takeout in the Hand in Paw parking lot from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dubbed the “ultimutt” date night, couples are invited to drive by with their dogs and get carryout treats and sweets. Each takeout order will come with an appetizer, a bottle of wine, gourmet cookies for both humans and dogs and a cocktail kit from Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Premium ticket holders also will receive a chance to win an exclusive glass sculpture by Sherri Van Pelt, a special select wine and a gift from Hand in Paw. In addition, the organization will
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Dubbed the “ultimutt” date night, couples are invited to drive by with their dogs and get carryout treats and sweets.
be including some surprise entertainment for couples to enjoy while they eat. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 3 and funds raised will benefit Hand
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Smile-A-Mile Reschedules Annual Ride of Love, Funky Monkey
A typical spring at Smile-A-Mile is filled with programming and two of its signature fundraisers. The Smile-A-Mile junior board’s signature fundraiser, Funky Monkey originally was to be held June 19 but has now been postponed. The new date has yet to be announced. The event will feature silent and live auctions, a beer and wine raffle, music from The Toddfather and a crowd favorite, the silent disco.
In addition, the organization’s annual Ride of Love has been moved to Aug. 29, taking place in conjunction with a Smile-A-Mile reunion event for former participants. The ride will start and end at Smile-A-Mile Place, where finishers will be greeted by a large group of Smile-A-Mile families, volunteers and board members. For more information on both events, visit smileamile.com. ❖
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Funky Monkey, the Smile-A-Mile junior board’s signature fundraiser, originally was to be held June 19 but has now been postponed. The new date has yet to be announced. Smile-A-Mile CEO Bruce Hooper and his wife Beth, above, at last year’s event.
in Paw’s virtual care and connection to those they serve. Tickets are $100 per couple, or $200 for premium. For more information, visit handinpaw.org. ❖
ACA Mother’s Day Campaign Raises $80,000
For Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama, the annual Garden Art Party is a vital fundraiser that generates much needed funds for its mission to serve Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers and professionals in Central Alabama. If organizers had just postponed the event, the organization would have lost funding. So, they came up with a socially distant way to make up for their losses. In the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day, the organization held a Mother’s Day Matching Campaign with a goal of $40,000. That amount was then matched by board President Pam Arenberg and her family, Anne and Mike Warren and two anonymous donors. In a Facebook post celebrating the success of the campaign, Executive Director Miller Piggot noted that Bob Straka, who has served as a Garden Art Party auctioneer for many years, gave the final donation that pushed the organization to its goal. ❖