From the moment Winston entered the Dragons’ home, he has been their loving, loyal friend. The Dragons adopted their dog, Winston, from the AWA years ago, helping nurse him back to health after he came to the AWA severely underweight and also fighting pneumonia. Without a doubt the remaining funds will be raised in 2019.” “These are the kind of magnanimous gifts that generate excitement, as well as participation from other equally loyal friends. “Al and Barbara’s gift will inspire other AWA friends and animal lovers to join the ‘Building a Place Where Happiness Begins’ campaign,” AWA board member and Capital Campaign co-chair Lynn Fryckberg said in a release about the donation. In recognition of the Dragons’ generosity, the lobby of the new shelter will be named the “Al and Barbara Dragon Lobby.” The campaign’s goal is to construct a new 15,000 square-foot shelter and adoption center at the Voorhees site, thus completely changing the landscape of the nonprofit’s ability to take care of animals and work with the community.ĪWA donors Albert and Barbara Dragon pledged $250,000 to the AWA’s capital campaign earlier this year toward funding a modern animal adoption center. AWA is South Jersey’s leader in progressive companion animal care.In an effort to continue its goal of providing care for incoming animals, the Animal Welfare Association’s board of directors announced in November the launch of a $2.5 million capital campaign. Through a variety of programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, and humane education. AWA is dedicated to eliminating animal suffering, promoting the importance of the human-animal bond, and improving the role of animals in the wellbeing of people. įor more information about Pleasant Valley Miniature Golf Club please visit Īnimal Welfare Association, a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, serves the people and animals of southern New Jersey. Various AWA themed fun will also be available at the event!įor more information about Animal Welfare Association, please visit. Golfers can choose from one of three afternoon or evening time-slots: 2:00 – 4:00 4:00 – 6:00 or 6:00 – 9:00. Tickets are $10 and will include one round of miniature golf, one medium water-ice, goody bag, photo ops, and more. Tickets are available for purchase online or in person the day of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. “The past year and a half has been incredibly challenging, with the AWA having to dramatically adjust their daily operations, not only because of the pandemic and following local and state guidelines, but also because the current AWA shelter starting its construction.”ĪWA’s Putt for Pets is sponsored by Hale Trailer, with several other AWA Partners. “This is our first, of hopefully many, golf-themed fundraisers, and the pioneer for getting back to in-person off-site events! We are hoping to host many new and recurring events in 2022, not only off-site, but at our new 15,000 square-foot shelter, opening at the end of 2021!” says Jeana Hoffman, AWA’s Event Planner. The event will be held at Pleasant Valley Mini-Golf Course in Voorhees, NJ which has been a family-owned and family favorite spot for South Jersey locals for almost 50 years! With Covid-19 restrictions lifting throughout the state, AWA is confident this outdoor event will be an excellent way for the shelter to ease back into hosting in-person events. Voorhees, NJ – The Animal Welfare Association will host its first miniature golfing fundraising event “Putt for Pets”. AWA to Host First Miniature Golf Fundraising Event
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