Staff and Volunteers Gather for a Memorial Service

 

On April 7th, JHS staff and volunteers gathered together to share a moment of silence in memory of the 86 animals that perished in the 2007 fire.  On this anniversary, we remember the lives lost on that day, but recognize the importance of moving forward so we can continue to be advocates for our furry friends and improve the welfare of all animals at JHS.  In light of this, a board member, Alyson Lee, was inspired to donate $86 for the 86 lives lost and has challenged each of her fellow board members to make a similar memorial donation to the Mend-A-Friend program. 
 
The Mend-A-Friend program was created to generate funds that go directly toward helping animals who require "extra special care," such as medical treatment for heartworm disease, mange, parvovirus, fractured limbs and other life-threatening injuries.  Some of the costs to treat these precious animals are listed below.
 
$100 - Repair one orthopedic surgery
$250 - Heartworm treatment for one large dog
$500 - Complete care of one animal for an extended stay
 
We invite you to memorialize the 86 lives lost with an $86 donation to the Mend-A-Friend fund.  Please visit www.jaxhumane.org or mail a check to the Jacksonville Humane Society (payable to: Jacksonville Humane Society).
 
This money will help provide life-changing, and in some cases, life-saving treatment to the animals in need of a helping hand.

 

Kerri Elfvin is as dedicated to her passion for running and adventure as she is a supporter of the Jacksonville Humane Society.  On March 27th, she embarked on what is considered the "toughest footrace on earth,"  The Marathon Des Sables is a 150-mile self-supported stage run through the Sahara Desert.  She's running to raise awareness for JHS and has created a fundraising page through Firstgiving.com to raise money on our behalf.  She has personally paid for all of her expenses, so all donations to her page go directly to our beloved furry friends.  

 

Kerri has already raised an amazing $3,706.00 surpassing her original fundraising goal of $3,000.  If you would like to make a pledge to her fundraising page, visit www.firstgiving.com/kerrielfvin.

 

 

 

To learn more about how you can raise money for JHS through Firstgiving.com, please contact Courtney Powers, donor relations manager.