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On Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., AWLA invites you to Walk for the Animals and celebrate our 75th anniversary of improving the lives of animals in our community. This event will be a Homecoming jubilee, so adopters and alumni come party at your alma mater! You’ll be in great company with hundreds of fellow animal lovers and their canine companions.
Expect an evening to remember with live music by 90s cover band Uncle Jesse, dog agility course and training demonstrations, food trucks, exhibitors, a beer garden, and more! And don't worry, we have activities for the families too with a magician on the big stage to start off the evening, a balloon maker, and a scavenger hunt for the kids!
The event takes place at AWLA, so we can show you what we do, where we do it, and most importantly, the animals we care for and support. Bring a friend, take a tour, and meet our adorable, adoptable animals.
Since its beginning more than 20 years ago, the Walk for the Animals has raised life-saving funds to provide critical medical care, food, shelter, training, and adoption services for tens of thousands of animals. The Walk is the League’s biggest fundraiser and this year our goal is to raise $100,000 for animals in need. Will you help us? We can’t do it without you.
Register. Invite your friends. If they can’t participate, see if they’ll make a donation. Spread the word!
Registration:
NEW! Get your 75th Anniversary VIP Registration for an exclusive commemorative Beer Mug with Drink Tickets
This year, we are offering Walk attendees the opportunity to drink a pint with their pups! Reserve your commemorative mug/glass today for only $20 with a VIP Registration. The mug is yours to take home and includes two (2) drink tickets.
Increase your IMPACT - prizes! Families and their pets are fundraising to benefit AWLA shelter animals and support the services and programs that the League provides to the community. As an added bonus, there will be prizes for the top fundraisers!
Top individual fundraiser wins a one-hour private photo session for you and/or your animals with Bright Eyes Photographer and AWLA supporter Julie Gould.
Top team fundraisers win one 2-hour private party and tour at the shelter (including cuddle time with animals - possibly puppies or kittens, if available)!
Register today!
Register today to walk the Walk. Then talk the talk by fundraising for AWLA. Empower your pet to be a Fundraising Superstar! Snap a photo and create their fundraising page with a few easy steps.
For those who are strong, independent, and take responsibility for yourself.
Help us raise lifesaving funds...even if you can't be there in-person.
If you don't have time to fundraise, you can still come and join in the fun!
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Walk for the Animals Schedule of Events
5:00 p.m.
Check-in & On-site Registration
Scavenger Hunt for the Kids Begins!
Food Trucks, Donuts and Beer Garden
Exhibitor Alley Open
5:00 - 5:10 p.m.
Yorktown Spirit Program perform on the Main Stage
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Magic Show on the Main Stage
6:00 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Homecoming Coronation
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Artist at Kid Zone Tent
6:15 - 6:30 p.m.
WALK BEGINS!
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Live music by 90s cover band Uncle Jesse
9:00 p.m.
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Event Location
Animal Welfare League of Arlington*
2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
*Please note: Ample parking will be available close by at the Harris Teeter Shirlington parking garage.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Want to see your name here?
Become a sponsor today!
E-mail Anna at awaigand@awla.org for more information.
Want to be an exhibitor to hundreds of pet lovers?
Come out to the Walk to engage with over 500 registrants!
E-mail Anna at awaigand@awla.org to sign up. DEADLINE to confirm is May 7th!
Please see below for confirmation and more information regarding the event and fundraising.
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What your money goes to?
Walk for the Animals Schedule of Events
5:00 p.m.
Check-in & On-site Registration
Scavenger Hunt for the Kids Begins!
Food Trucks, Donuts and Beer Garden
Exhibitor Alley Open
5:00 - 5:10 p.m.
Yorktown Spirit Program perform on the Main Stage
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Magic Show on the Main Stage
6:00 p.m.
Welcome Remarks
Homecoming Coronation
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Balloon Artist at Kid Zone Tent
6:15 - 6:30 p.m.
WALK BEGINS!
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Live music by 90s cover band Uncle Jesse
9:00 p.m.
The End