Animals
An Interview with Charity Fitness Advocate, AthlEAT
I’ve been reading the blog AthlEAT for several months now and the author, Lauren, is an inspiring athlete who participates in many charity fitness events. I was able to talk with Lauren and she told me a bit about the events she has done, why they are important to her and offers some advice for [...]
Humane Society and Walk for Animals
Animals, especially dogs, hold a special place in my heart. Not only do I believe in the positive influence they have on our health and wellbeing from experience, but research supports my personal findings as well. Aside from the mental benefits pets provide, dog owners have been found to get more physical activity due to [...]
5K Run/Walk to Benefit Best Friends Animal Society
Remember when Michael Vick’s house of dog horrors was discovered? Many national animal organizations felt that the pit bulls and other abused dogs were beyond hope and should be euthanized. Luckily, one animal organization that gave them a chance was granted permission to receive 22 of those dogs: Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS). These Vicktory Dogs, [...]
Dog Walk for Charity…in Brazil!
I am a true dog lover. I view animals as a blessing in our lives, but there is a special place in my heart for dogs.
Living abroad in a place like Brazil is difficult for the dog lover. Homeless pups roam the streets on a daily basis. Some represent survival of the fittest and [...]
What’s In a Name?
Planning an event is a lot of hard work, but sometimes you get to let your creative juices flow and have little fun while you are at it. This is why one of my favorite parts of the planning process has to be choosing the race name.
Now, if you are organizing an event for a [...]
San Diego Zoo (CA) Holds ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ Walk Through Zoo Saturday November 17th
The San Diego Zoo expects more than 3,500 participants to attend their Walk on the Wild Side event. The walk allows participants to visit the zoo before it opens to the public. Participants are given an event T-shirt, goodie bag, refreshments and enjoy live entertainment and an expo after the walk.
The walk benefits the Zoological [...]
78 Mile Walk a Thon
In March of this year 14 year old Cara Wells began an amazing journey. She and her grandmother spent a week during her school break walking along the Fife Coastal Path. The hiking trail along the Scottish coastline winds along rugged cliffs, long sandy beaches, and near interesting sites such as historic [...]
Walk & Wag Charity Event Raises Funds for Local Animal Rescue Group
More than 200 people and their pets participated in the Walk and Wag charity event held Saturday June 30th. The event was held at Eagle Island Park in Eagle, Idaho. It came as no surprise that many of the pets were dressed in adorable costumes, such as princesses or western wear. The event included competitions [...]
