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£22,000 since they started fundraising for us Our Memory Tree turns five HIGHLIGHTS:
in 2020. The money raised is supporting the 2023 was a special year for the ACT as we
RVC’s IMHA research in memory of a beloved celebrated five years since our Memory Tree
dog, Phoebe, who sadly passed away from this was unveiled. Each leaf on our Memory Tree
disease. It’s an incredible achievement and we pays a heartfelt tribute to a pet who is gone
are so grateful for their support. but not forgotten, with every penny raised £75,000
Paws & Shoes launches supporting the RVC Small Animal Referrals raised by our Memory Tree as we
In January 2022 we launched our very first Hospital. We are delighted to announce that celebrate its fifth anniversary
Paws & Shoes fundraising challenge. From by our tree’s fifth anniversary over £75,000
Hampshire to Derbyshire supporters from has been raised. This year the funds will help
across the country put on their hiking shoes us purchase a portable echocardiography
and headed outdoors with their pooches, (ECG) machine to support our Cardiology
aiming to walk for as many minutes as possible Team and Cardiothoracic Service. For the first £11,181
in four weeks to raise money for us. The first time, cardiac ultrasounds will be able to be
challenge was such a success that we ran it performed in clinic and in an operating theatre raised through our
again in the summer months, and we were simultaneously – helping us to care for even Tailwaggers membership
overwhelmed by the response. Raising in total more critically ill pets.
over £5,000 in its first year, and with over 65 London Marathon runner goes the
dogs and their owners taking part, we are so extra mile
grateful to everyone for joining our challenge Each year, we have dedicated supporters
and supporting our work. who run the London Marathon and London Over £20,000
Trusts and Foundations Landmarks Half Marathon for us. Our 2023 raised through our Christmas
We would like to say a huge thank you to the teams achieved something truly epic, raising
incredible trusts and foundations that have over £12,000. One supporter, Barbara Morgan appeal and Autumn Raffle
supported us. Their support has enabled us took the challenge to a whole new level
to support students through scholarships, running both races just three weeks apart. As
purchase equipment for our hospitals and fund if that wasn’t enough, she asked her wedding
life-changing research. guests to donate instead of giving a present, Over £10,000
and she held a bake sale at her place of work.
So far, Barbara has raised over £5,000 in raised through our
memory of her dog Cherry who was treated at
the RVC. Our heartfelt thanks to Barbara and Spring Raffle
all our runners for their hard work and support.
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