| 06/02/2008... | Stratham, NH – The 16th Annual Paws Walk to raise funds for the animals of the New Hampshire SPCA was held Sunday, June 1st at Stratham Hill Park. The event raised more than $90,000 for the care of homeless animals and attracted an estimated 1,500 people and their dogs. Thanks to the efforts of walkers, teams, sponsors, volunteers, vendors and exhibitors, the event exceeded all expectations.
For the first time in years, the weather cooperated and the sun shown brightly. Opening ceremonies included a welcome by Executive Director, Lisa Dennison and the singing of our National Anthem by Elena Maltese. Board President Erik Wheeler followed with the reading of a Commendation from Governor Lynch celebrating the 135th Anniversary of the founding of the NHSPCA. A blessing of the animals was then given by Reverend Andy Gilman of Stratham. Event hosts Ralphie Marino and Suzanne Lewis of WERZ then introduced the top fundraising team Paws for Energy Savings, representing Lamprey Brothers, who led the walk off accompanied by a rather loud rendition of Who Let the Dogs Out!
"We were so proud as a company and a team to be out supporting the New Hampshire SPCA," says Joanne Lamprey, President of Lamprey Brothers. "This is a wonderful event, that supports a cause I am extremely passionate about, and we were thrilled with the success of the event."
Activities abounded throughout the day including K9 Ultimate Challenge games, agility demonstrations provided by New England Agility Team, demonstrations by the Maine Coast Runners Flyball Team and more than 25 vendors and exhibitors. Throughout the venue attendees could see the NHSPCA mission in motion as many of the dogs proudly wore ribbons indicating that they were “alumni” of the NHSPCA having been adopted there. “This is a great day for the New Hampshire SPCA,” said Lisa Dennison, Executive Director. “We are so grateful for every dollar raised today. It will go far in helping us care for the 4,000 homeless animals that will come to us this year.”
Prizes were awarded for individual fundraising as well as team fundraising. The Top Fundraising Team was Paws for Energy Savings, from Lamprey Brothers, led by Joanne Lamprey. The top Youth team (16 and under) was team Lot’s O’ Paws, led by Hayley Reddington of Newmarket. Hayley’s team won this category last year as well. The top prizes for individual fundraising went to Theresa Corson in the Adult Category and Olivia Joy Callay in the Youth Category.
About the NHSPCA
The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center that provides animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is open from 11 am – 4pm on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and closed on Wednesday. For more information about the NHSPCA, visit www.nhspca.org.
About Lamprey Brothers
Lamprey Brothers has been keeping the Seacoast comfortable since 1923. Evolving from a wood, ice and coal delivery to oil delivery in 1934, this has led to first class energy efficient heating, cooling and indoor air quality solutions. For the new millennium, Lamprey Brothers now offers alternative energy solutions including solar and geothermal. All of their heating oil is treated with Avalux, a patented detergent, to keep your equipment running cleaner. In 2008 Lamprey Brothers became the first oil company in New England to be deemed an ENERGY STAR Retail Partner. Lamprey Brothers would be delighted to have you visit their farm house, built in 1801, at 63 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH.
For more information about Lamprey Brothers, visit lampreybrothers.com or call 800-333-6703.
Media Contact: Amanda Bacon - (603) 964-6703 - amandab@lampreybrothers.com |