On Saturday, October 5th the Stumpy Squad will be participating in the 2024 Race for Rescues. This race allows rescues from all over California to come together to raise money and support each other. We will be participating in the the 5k walk/run with doggos, but you are welcome to sign up for the 1k walk, the 10k walk/run or even as a “couch potato” that is a virtual part of our team (which means you can fundraise to support us from almost anywhere!). We will also have an informational booth set up to chat with other rescues, supporters and just generally educate the public that we exist and are ready to help whoever needs us!
The more people that sign up for our team and help us fundraise, the more likely it is that we will meet our fundraising goals! This year we are still working to fund a van that can help transport all dogs at the ranch in case of an emergency. Our facility is located in Acton, CA and we’ve already had quite a few close calls just this fire season. Additionally, the ranch property itself needs some love! We need a retaining wall, new fencing, new gates, additional turfed yards, and an additional barn/shed for our volunteers and training workshops.
Once you sign up to be part of the Stumpy Squad team, you can link your Race for the Rescues fundraising page directly to your Facebook account to set up a FB fundraiser that will sync monetary info. It’s a helpful way to passively solicit for donations to reach more people than word of mouth alone and gives you a more public forum to thank donors and keep your fundraiser at the forefront of people’s Facebook feeds. Additionally, you are able to customize your fundraising page to tell your own story about why this fundraiser means so much to you. We encourage you to be open, honest, and include pictures to get your story across. If you need help customizing your page, let us know and we can help!
If you are not able to join the team, but are able to donate, please be certain to check with your company to see if they offer donation matching! It’s a great way to make your donation go even further.
Additionally, if you own a business or know of other businesses that might be willing to become a corporate sponsor for the Stumpy Squad team, shoot us an email at info@qbdr.org to discuss. The lowest level sponsorship is only $500!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We hope to see you at the Rose Bowl with us! Happy fundraising.
JOIN OR DONATE TO OUR TEAM HERE:
https://www.racefortherescues.org/team/QBSDR
NOTE: Due to safety concerns, Race for the Rescues does not allow extendable leashes or children in strollers to participate in the race. If your child wishes to participate, they will need to be carried or walk/run themselves.