Media Contact: Cara MacVane
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West Palm Beach, FL- (January XX, 2018) Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is excited to announce that their 17th Annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at CityPlace (NEW walk location) located 700 S Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, Florida.
This pet-friendly walk begins at 9:00am with check-in and registration, live entertainment and a free breakfast. At 10:15 am after opening ceremonies, participants will enjoy a scenic one-mile walk that will begin and end near the Cheesecake Factory. The walk will be led by a special adopted alumni dog that has a very special story.
As participants complete the route, they’ll enjoy pet costume contests with amazing prize baskets at center stage. Categories include Best Dressed, Most Creative, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like and Best In Show. There will also be live entertainment, local vendors, and a fabulous silent auction and raffle area with great prizes. The event is emceed by Jennifer Ross of Sunny 107.9. The event concludes at noon.
Participants are encouraged to pre-register to walk and form teams. Each registrant who raises at least $35 will receive a free t-shirt and a special gift for their pet and there are many fundraising opportunities to earn amazing incentives. Awards will be given out that day for the top team fundraiser and runner up.
“Our Walk for the Animals has grown tremendously over the years and we are very excited to have CityPlace host this year’s Walk.” said Rich Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League . “As a nonprofit that receives no city, state or federal government funding, the League relies on community support to help us provide services to more than 45,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens every year, we are extremely grateful to all of those who get involved in this event.”
All proceeds benefit Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The Walk is presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Other sponsors include: Sunny 107.9, Nozzle Nolen Pest Control, Scenthound, Grizzard and Very Important Paws. To learn more about the 17th Annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals and/or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.WalkWithPeggy.org or call 561-530-6057.
Please note that for safety purpose, all dogs must be leashed and no retractable leashes please.
About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Incorporated is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals. For more information, visit PeggyAdams.org.
The League is an independent nonprofit animal rescue organization operating continuously since 1925.
About CityPlace
Located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach, CityPlace is the premier destination for memorable food & beverage, retail, arts & culture, education and community experiences. A historic cultural arts theater, private residences, commercial office space, a spectacular show fountain and open-air plaza add to the atmosphere enjoyed by visitors and locals year-round. For more information about CityPlace, please visit cityplace.com or call (561) 366-1000.
