FETCH a Cure will host the first annual Bow Tie Open Golf Tournament in partnership with the Car Pool Cares foundation on June 2nd, 2011 and the fourth annual Pets on Parade Benefit & Live Auction on June 3rd, 2011.
The Bow Tie Open golf tournament will be held at The Federal Club starting with 11:30am registration and 1:00pm shotgun start. The tournament is presented by Car Pool Cares, BB&T and Haley Buick GMC. Proceeds to benefit FETCH a Cure’s Companions in Crisis program.
The fourth annual Pets on Parade benefit will be held at The Science Museum of Virginia’s Thalhimer Pavilion from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Tickets are $75 per person and $25 per pet. The event is sponsored by Car Pool, Haley Buick GMC, Village Bank and The Science Museum of Virginia. Tickets can be purchased prior to the event by visiting www.fetchacure.comor calling (804) 525-2193. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
Pets on Parade is FETCH a Cure’s most visible fundraising event and features the steel “pups” that have been on display around town in the months leading up to the event, currently on display at various merchant locations in Carytown. This year, thirteen pup sculptures have been groomed and transformed into works of art by local artists that are sponsored by businesses and individuals. Three of the designed “pups” will be up for auction at the event along with other silent and live auction packages. Bidders can also take home a raw steel pup for their very own custom design. A preview of the “pups” is available on FETCH a Cure’s website.
Proceeds from the tournament and benefit go to support Companions in Crisis, FETCH a Cure’s program that provides financial assistance to families that cannot afford the life-saving treatments and medication for their pets that have been diagnosed with cancer. Last year’s Pets on Parade event, which drew about 300 two-legged and 50 four-legged attendees, raised more $100,000. Event guests will have the chance to meet some very special animals that are currently battling cancer - Companions in Crisis recipients Chloe, Twizzler, Aida, Shaler, and Kasey.
The evening’s agenda will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction. Greg McQuade of CBS 6 will welcome the crowd followed by presentation of 2011 FETCH a Cure Awards for ‘Inspiration’ and ‘Awareness’ and live auction of the “pups” and packages. Pet Care will be available throughout the evening for your four-legged companion.
For more information about the event, please call 804-525-2193 or visit www.fetchacure.com
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About FETCH a Cure:
FETCH a Cure is a from-the-heart, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization determined to improve the quality of life for pets. FETCH focuses on issues of pet health, most specifically cancer and aging and provides owners with the resources to recognize symptoms of early cancer detection and the issues regarding senior pet care. Through our mission of Prevention, Awareness and Treatment, FETCH is helping pet owners make better, fully informed decisions about caring for their aging canine companions.
