RACE FOR THEIR LIVES 2009 JOIN US FOR A MORNING OF FITNESS, FUN, FOOD AND PRIZES AND RAISE FUNDS FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS

Furry Friends Network’s annual Race for Their Lives will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Gifford Pinchot State Park Conewago Day Use Area. This event includes a 5K Trail Run and 2-Mile Fun Walk for individuals and teams and is formatted for the entire family.

Well behaved, physically fit, spayed/neutered, licensed and currently vaccinated canine companions are welcome and will receive some special goodies for their participation.

Registration is $25 per person until September 14, and $30 per person on Race Day.

Register as an individual or form a three member team! No teams of combined runners and walkers allowed. Three member team times are totaled for a team score. All team members are also eligible for individual awards.

Advance Registration Deadline is September 14.

Advance registration is strongly encouraged and will help us ensure adequate amounts of all size race T-shirts are available. By registering in advance and having your pledges totaled and marked in a separate envelope, event day race packet pick up will be significantly expedited.

Register and pay online or download, print and mail your registration form and fee to: Furry Friends Network, PO Box 519, Boiling Springs, PA 17007. Registration payment must accompany your Registration Form. Make checks payable to Furry Friends Network.

Race Day Registration and Race Packet Pickup 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.

Enjoy Breakfast foods and pick out your favorite Door Prizes while you wait for the starter pistol.

Race starts at 9:00 a.m.

A light Lunch will follow the race.

Your Race Packet will include a Race for Their Lives 2009 T-Shirt, goodies from our sponsors and three free Raffle Tickets to win great Door Prizes.

Additional Raffle Tickets will be on sale to increase your chances to win our great Door Prizes: $1.00 Each, 8 Tickets for $5.00 or 20 Tickets for $10. Door Prize winners will be drawn while the staff compiles race results.

Start gathering Pledges today to win one of three Top Fundraiser Grand Prizes. The more pledges you bring in, the more animals we can help, the greater your chances of winning a Top Fundraiser Prize! Pledges will be collected on Race Day. Make checks payable to Furry Friends Network.

How do I raise pledges? It’s easy! Ask 10 friends for $5.00 each, and you will have $50 to cover your registration fee plus $25 more to change a homeless animal’s life. Better yet, ask 25 friends, family members and coworkers for $10 each, and you will absolutely change a life!

Download and print your Race for Their Lives 2009 Pledge Form now to start collecting the most pledges and win the Top Fundraiser Grand Prize. Hang up your Pledge Form in your office and you’ll be surprised how many of your coworkers will join the cause!

In addition to prize awards for the top three fundraisers, Race Prizes will be awarded for: 1st Place Run and Walk Team Winners, 1st Place Run and Walk Canine Winners, and 1st Place Run and Walk Winners, male and female, in 5 age categories, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 and over.

This year, Top Fundraisers and Run and Walk winners will also be awarded a Race for Their Lives 2009 Medallion.

Also new in 2009, we are excited to have Hertz DJ Services lined up to MC the event and entertain you. We know you will love Joe Hertz – and you can reach Joe at 717-919-8827 to meet all your DJ needs.

GO FOR THE GOLD!
HELP HOMELESS ANIMALS AND WIN GREAT PRIZES

This event generates a significant portion of FFN’s annual operating funds and is a great event for anyone interested in a little healthy competition, with or without their canine best friend. Don’t miss out on a morning of competition, fun, food and prizes.

Challenge your office rivals to a race to the finish – The only thing better than winning bragging rights for the year is the satisfaction you will feel helping homeless and unwanted animals.

Help us spread the word by downloading and posting our Race for Their Lives 2009 Poster in your office. Printed posters can be obtained at FFN Adoption Days and other events.

If you have any questions or would like more detailed information, contact furryfriendsnet@aol.com or ffnvolunteers@comcast.net.

PLEASE JOIN US AT RACE FOR THEIR LIVES 2009
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YOUR SUPPORT WILL ABSOLUTELY CHANGE A LIFE!

In these uncertain times, we realize charitable donations require careful consideration. While donated dollars tend to diminish when the economy suffers, the number of stray animals and those surrendered by their families sadly stands at an all time high. 100% of your contribution directly benefits the animals under our care. FFN cares for as many homeless and unwanted cats and dogs as finances and available foster homes enable us to do; and it is only through individual and corporate contributions that we are able to continue this life saving mission.

FFN is also looking for corporate sponsorships for the event. Your sponsorship for Race for Their Lives will help us continue to save homeless and unwanted animals in our community, pay for their medical expenses and daily needs, and fund spay/neuter surgeries to break the cycle of homeless cat colonies in our area. Donations of goods or services of any kind are also needed for the event. By becoming a Race for Their Lives sponsor you will gain recognition on the event T-shirt and through other advertising venues, while also receiving complimentary individual and team entries, depending on your chosen sponsorship level. The Top Dog $1,000 Sponsor will be featured in FFN’s first ever event television advertising campaign. See our sponsorship letter for additional information.

Your support will help us to continue to care for animals like Boots and Utah, two senior dogs who were in foster care for an extended period of time before being adopted by their foster families. While animals entering our program include dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and dispositions, it is the senior animal who is almost always the last to be selected for adoption. During Race for Their Lives 2009, join us in celebrating the senior animal in our sincerest hope of promoting their adoption and finding them companionship throughout their golden years.

EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF ADOPTING A MATURE PET

One of the truly sad circumstances encountered by animal rescue organizations is the number of great senior dogs and cats needing homes. Older animals can get very depressed and are very confused about why they've lost their homes after being with their families for most of their lives. What they now want most is a final loving home to spend their golden years. There are many wonderful “old timers” out there needing a second chance. Please consider adopting a senior dog or cat! They will reward you with the best years of their lives!

AVAILABLE SENIORS

Furry Friends Network is 501(c)3 charitable organization depending of private and corporate contributions to accomplish our mission – to save lives, one animal at a time.