I AM WALKING THE MARATHON TO SAVE THE ABANDONED, FORGOTTEN CATS OF LA

WHY I CHOSE TO WALK THE MARATHON THIS YEAR

As most of you already know, I love Kitten Rescue, an organization that saves all lost and abandoned cats---tiny kittens, adults, seniors, medical cases, disabled cats, and yes, even---dogs!  (We have an 18 year old poodle in our kitten nursery to prove the latter point)!  More on all these in later posts....

I'm WALKING THE MARATHON this year particularly to honor the spirit and memory of another Marathon Walker--Kathy Eschenko. I never met Kathy, but due to her passing early this year from cancer--I learned a lot about her and her lifetime of advocacy for animals and for Kitten Rescue.  I learned that Kathy was whole heartedly dedicated to animal welfare throughout her life, one which was also filled with hardships and medical issues.  

A couple months ago following Kathy's death, Sandra posted this memorial video, along with a story that caught my attention; it actually hit me like a lightning bolt. Sandra explained that one year, Kathy, (a "non-athlete") walked the full marathon for Kitten Rescue. With little fan fare or training but much determination, she finished with the last of the pack. As Kathy said in the video below about the 2012 Marathon--when she was asked to participate she said that was the "least little thing she could do" to raise money for cats and to demonstrate her commitment.  And Sandra poignantly stated---If Kathy can do it, I CAN DO IT! And at that moment I knew that's what I was going to do.  PLEASE HELP ME HONOR KATHY'S MEMORY AND SAVE MORE CATS FOR KITTEN RESCUE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMS1-cWiR10

Why sponsor Team Kitten Rescue? Because you will be helping save the lives of cats and dogs who would otherwise not have a chance. Kitten Rescue relies on donations from the public to save the animals and pay for their veterinary care. The more money we raise, the more lives we can save! So please sponsor Team Kitten Rescue today. If you know one of our team members, you can donate directly on his/her individual fundraisng page, and the amount will reflect on this page as well. Since we are a 501c3, donations made to Kitten Rescue are tax-deductible.

EVERY DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

$5.00 will microchip a kitty
$15.00 will pay for a series of vaccines, worming and flea meds for a kitten
$20.00 will provide antibiotics for a sick kitty
$25.00 will pay for a health certificate for a transport kitty
$40.00 will pay for an FeLV/FIV combo test
$50.00 will spay or neuter a kitty
$150.00 will SAVE A KITTY 

 

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My Supporters

  • Lindsay Reeves You are amazing and inspire me to try harder! xxxx March 2020 $50.00
  • Anonymous March 2020 $50.00
  • Anonymous Have fun and stay safe!! March 2020
  • CIGNA March 2020 $25.00
  • Kenneth & Lorrie Edwards March 2020 $25.00
  • Tony Kerr Tazzzz, you inspire me. Let’s make this a little more and show everyone how to get this done. Go, Team Kitten Rescue!!!! Wonder twin powers, activate!!! January 2020 $250.00
  • T-Accounting Solutions In memory of our dear Buster, thank you for all that you do for these gentle souls, Pat Tazzara! December 2019 $200.00
  • Jennifer Scher March 2020 $100.00
  • Jan Sheehan For all the kitties who are lucky enough to benefit from your strong commitment to KR and also to the serendipity that eventually led us both there and has impacted our lives (and my kids') for the best! February 2020 $100.00
  • Joan Murrin January 2020 $100.00