AshCreek 5K Run 2009 Families Helping Families

Net Proceeds to Benefit Hanover Arc & American Internet Safety Association

American Internet Safety Association:
Its is the mission of the American Internet Safety Association to empower parents and kids with the tolls and education necessary to protect children online. In addition, AISA commits to working with law enforcement, online service providers parents on collaborative and effective best practices to protect against the ever present threat of online predators.


What is the Hanover Arc?
The Hanover Arc, Inc. is an organization serving those with or at risk of intellectual disabilities and their families living in Hanover County, Virginia. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with disabilities and their families. Members of the Hanover Arc include 200 families, self-advocates, professionals and concerned citizens.

ASHCREEK 5K SLIDE SHOW

Also in May, I volunteered to be the official photographer for the Ashcreek 5K charity run. Please take a few moments to view the slideshow of the event. It was a great way for us to give back to our community, as two great charities benefitted from the money raised. We also donated two gift certificates for photographer services, as prizes for the winners.

Woofstock 2009 Richmond Animal League

Woofstock 2009 Slide Show - Save A Life

Woofstock was action packed the whole day with great music, 5 food vendors, 35 business vendors, 16 animal rescue groups and plenty of entertainment for the kids and dogs. After it was all said and done, the Richmond community helped us raise almost $50,000 to further our mission: Saving Lives – providing hope, help and homes for animals in need. On behalf of the over 800 animals we rescue and care for each year, thank you for your support. See you at Woofstock 2010!

Bluto RIP

I wanted to let you all know about some of our charitable work.  Lois and I volunteer with Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond (LRGR), a non-profit organization that rescues homeless Labrador Retriever dogs and finds them their "forever home".  Lois and I are "foster" parents.  A rescued lab is placed with us, and we take care of them and if necessary, work on basic training, until they are adopted.  We are often asked "why do you do this".  Well, the first answer is that WE CAN.  We are fortunate to have what we have.  The second reason is a bit longer.  When our beloved lab Bluto passed away 3 years ago, we toyed with the idea of getting another dog.  But in her drive to explore all possible options, Lois looked into fostering with a rescue group.  What we landed upon was, if we adopt a new dog, we are helping just that dog.  If we fostered, we realized we could help many dogs.  So............NINETEEN foster dogs later, we are still going strong. 

We also donate photography services for prizes for LRGR fundraisers as well as photograph events in which LRGR participates.  If you would like more information on LRGR, visit the website at www.labrescue-richmond.org