Archive: Around Town

Jim Bouderau, executive director states: “I couldn't be more pleased to report that, as of today, the 2011 March for the Animals raised over $81,208! Sponsors, marchers, supporters, and volunteers made this the biggest fundraiser in our history. On top of this, the $20,000 Match Challenge, made by a local family foundation, was also met in October!”

The top individual fundraiser for the March was event co-chair Amy Dickinson, with a total of over $2,100. Many people formed teams with names like the Friends of Fur Persons, Diverse Dogs, Wacky Woofers and Fur-bulous Duo. Deb Roe, a member of Friends of Fur Persons, raised over $2,100 of her team’s $4,700 contribution. The top youth fundraising team was the Purple Catz, a group of 6 young girls who raised over $1,000.


Deb Roe and teammate Cindy Pataki (both SPCA volunteers) brought their cats, Obie and Arnie to the March, joining the more than 75 dogs and 150 people who attended the event on October 1.

Coffee donated by Starbucks, and bagels donated by Ithaca Bakery, helped take the chill off the damp morning, and, with the help of 11 volunteers from Best Buy and the participation of 26 individuals from the Franziska Racker Centers, the event was filled with people having a great time.

The March committee, a group of volunteers who helped organize the event, was chaired by Tina Lacey and included Jennifer Benson, Mary Catt, Kelli Cartmill, Debi Hoover, Sarah Johnson, Billy Kemper, Rob LaHood, Kelly Makosch, Ayana Richardson, and SPCA board members Amanda Steinhardt and Joe Zappala. The March was also made possible with the support of many local businesses, including Cayuga Radio Group, Colonial Veterinary Hospital, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, the Hilton Garden Inn, Tompkins Trust Company, Audrey Edelman Realty USA, The Frame Shop, Rachel Philipson Photography and Design, Best Buy, and Wait.Connect, TC3, HSBC, Life’s So Sweet Chocolates, Purity Ice Cream, Felicia’s Atomic Lounge, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more.

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