COMMUNITY
ANIMAL
RESCUE EFFORT
P.O. Box 1964
Evanston, Illinois 60204
C.A.R.E. Voicemail
(847) 705-2653
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Strut
for Strays
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Phunny Photos and other photos from the event are online at shutterfly.com. Prints, mugs, mousepads and more are available with your image!
Watch the video footage of Strut for Strays at youtube.com.
Congratulations to our top fundraisers:Angi McGrath, Stephanie Pierce, Elaine Purnell, Barbara Rooks, Karey Uhler & Ben Schueler, Tina Seastrom, Vicky Pasenko, Sheri Cisco-Moore, Izumi Yamada, Martin Maxwell, Patricia Skaja, Adele Rapport, Marty Goldblatt, Dinah Lipman, Cheri Beederman, Peter Doan, Larry Larsen and Eamon O'Sullivan.Top fundraisers will receive prizes from local busineses including: Lettuce Entertain You, Dengeos, Walgreens, Dr Julia Weertman DDS, Corner Bakery, Jewel-Osco, MotoPhoto Green Bay Road and Potbelly's Davis St.
Special thanks to our business sponsors:
Prairie Shore Properties, Mary Summerville
Chicagoland Tails Magazine
Julia Weertman, DDS
Farmers Insurance, Andrew Gallimore, 847.362.4244
Clancy's Cookies - Home-Baked Dog Treats, 224.381.6369
Abt Electronics
Charter One Bank
Chicago Jewish News
Corner Bakery Café
Cupman Promotions
Dengeo’s of Skokie
Devon Bank
Dog Obedience Group
Fit & Frisky
Glenview Public Library
Hair Cuttery (Fashion Sq, Skokie)
Happy Husky Bakery
Iams Eukanuba Company
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Jewel Food Store (Green Bay Rd)
Northshore Automotive—Wilmette
Office Depot Evanston (Green Bay Rd)
Pawschoice.com
Pick A Cup Coffee Club
Poochie’s –Home of the Cheddar Burger
Henry Shulruff, Attorney’s Title
Walgreens CorporationW
Download an entry form here or register online and create your online pledge drive.
Print out a Strut for Strays poster to help us get the word out!
STRUT FOR STRAYS
On May 9th, dogs and their guardians will make their way to the Ladd Arboretum for the Community Animal Rescue Effort's Strut for Strays. Hundreds of paws and feet will hit the ground walking (or running) for the 3-mile event. Help us raise money to care for the hundreds of animals that C.A.R.E. finds homes for each year.
WHO IS INVITED
Fun-loving people, with or without a four-footed canine companion. Although cats and other pets are not allowed, you can run or walk in honor of a favorite animal friend.
WHERE IS THE WALK?
The walk starts at the Ladd Arboretum in Evanston, near the corner of McCormick Blvd & Bridge Street. Park in the lot (or on side streets if the lot is full) and walk through the Rotary Friendship Garden to the Arboretum. Look for the white tents. The walk follows the path along the North Shore Channel south almost to Dempster Street where there will be a water station and a turn-around point. However, you may turn around at any point if your dog is tired or your feet are barkin'! Come back to the start point for refreshments and the Doggie Carnival!
EVENT ACTIVITIES
After you complete the course, catch the fun at the finish line including:
• Free Refreshments
• Doggie Carnival
• Phunny Photos and more!
THE DATE
Saturday, May 9th (rain or shine)
THE LOCATION
Ladd Arboretum
past the Rotary Friendship Garden
2024 McCormick Boulevard (across from Ecology Ctr)
between Emerson/Golf Rd. and Greenbay Rd.
Parking at the Arboretum Parking Lot and on side streets (please do not park at the Ecology Center)
Click for directions
THE TIME
Event Day Registration: 8:45 - 9:15 a.m.
Walk Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Doggie Carnival: 8:45-11 a.m.
THE COURSE
Walk or jog 3-miles along the scenic nature trail along the North Shore Channel to near Dempster Street, then turn around and head back to the start/finish line.
REGISTRATION
Register by mail or visit www.firstgiving.com/CAREevanston to register
online and set up a personal pledge page.
PLEDGE PROGRAM
$25 pledge minimum for advance registration or
$35 on event day per person, with or without a dog qualifies for entry to event and a Strut for Strays Goodie Bag
$50 or more qualifies for entry to event and Strut for Strays T-shirt and Goodie Bag. Please pre-register by 5/1/09 to guarantee a T-shirt and Goodie Bag.
STRUTTIN' SPONSOR
If you'd like to support C.A.R.E., but cannot participate in Strut for Strays, you can submit a donation as a Struttin’ Sponsor. Fill out the top portion of the entry form and send in the donation of your choice or donate online at
http://www.firstgiving.com/carestruttinsponsors
PRIZES for MONEY RAISED
Prizes will be awarded for the most money raised by an individual. Prizes include gift certificates to local businesses. Winners will be determined based upon pledges received by 5/16/09.
C.A.R.E.'s heartfelt thanks goes out to our very generous sponsors:
EVENT SPONSORS
Prairie Shore Properties, Mary Summerville
Chicagoland Tails Magazine
Julia Weertman, DDS
Farmers Insurance, Andrew Gallimore, 847.362.4244
Clancy's Cookies - Home-Baked Dog Treats, 224.381.6369
INFORMATION
For more information about C.A.R.E. or the Strut for Strays, call our hotline: 847-705-2653.
