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New Pet Project Fundraiser
The Pet Project has a new fundraiser and it’s bringing a little friendly competition to Pub On the Drive. The organization is holding its first Toss Fur Paws, a cornhole tournament designed to put ‘fun’ in the term fundraiser.
Cornhole is a sport that’s accessible to just about anyone, and Pet Project Executive Director Sue Martino says that's the point. “The toss is for everyone,” she told OutClique. “Not everyone can do push ups. I am even doing this one.”
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The idea is the brainchild of board member Robert Russotto and Martino says the response from the community has been strong.
This is the first time Pub On the Drive has hosted an event with Pet Project. “Toss Fur Paws will be loads of fun,” manager Tim Barton told OutClique. “Hopefully supporters will create teams of up to four friends to compete. However, individuals participating will be incorporated into this afternoon of fun competition too!”
The competition on Saturday, April, 22, 2023 at 2pm, will be held in their back parking lot, with food and drink specials served up on the patio and inside.
Pub On the Drive has hosted afterparties with Pet Project, and Barton says they are a great community partner. “We believe in this hometown nonprofit’s mission which has for over two decades been dedicated to keeping pets with people, no matter the circumstances.”
Toss Fur Paws is an addition to Pet Project’s calendar. They will still hold their annual Bowl-A-Thon on July 15, and Push Ups for Pets on October 14. Martino says it’s all about connecting with the community in fun ways. “We rely on our fundraisers for one third of our overall expenses. We have been looking for a third or fourth huge fundraiser.”
The Pet Project’s mission is to help keep people with their pets despite difficult circumstances. Originally created to keep HIV/AIDS patients with their companions, they’ve expanded to include the elderly, disabled, and terminally ill. Funds raised are directed to providing food, veterinarian services, fostering, and finding homes for pets suffering from the loss of their human companion.
