Tucson Beading Divas to the Rescue 2014 in Review 2014/12/31
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one-of-a-kind
2014 was a very good year.
This year we INC’d ourselves in Arizona. We are a non-for-profit corporation. We are not a 501c3.
In April we crossed over the $100,000 threshold in bracelet fundraising.
5th anniversary celebration
In May, the Arizona Daily Star wrote a great article about our accomplishments and promoted our Applause for a Cause event at La Cocina in downtown Tucson as did The Morning Blend.
More than 100 people enjoyed the festivities that night. We had live music and giveaways. Hermitage Cat Shelter won the evening’s net proceeds provided by La Cocina and ChiLuvBug Small Dog Rescue won the honor to be the following month’s Beading Divas recipient.
A good time was had by all. The original 7 Beading Divas all wearing tiaras are: Angy Shearer, Michelle Caillet, Loren Dawn, Cynthia David, Lizzie Mead, Glenda Taylor, and Karyn Zoldan. Please follow us on Facebook.
In 2014, we fund-raised for:
–2 cat charities
–1 wildlife charity
–1 farm sanctuary
–1 organization advocating no kill
–1 service dog organization
–4 dog rescues
–1 greyhound rescue
–1 month vacay
For a complete list of fundraising recipients, click here.
What’s happening in 2015?
Got beads?
Bead Drive 2015 – Stay tuned!
Tucson Greyhounds Fundraising: Chili My Soul 2014/12/26
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I’m ready for my forever home.
Chili is a happy, outgoing 2 year old who had 7 fractures in his rear leg (a racing related injury). Dr. Goodman thought they would have to amputate, but instead was able to put “Humpty Dumpty” back together again.
He has had many bumps on the road to recovery, but has come out on the upside. He also developed MSRA at one point. Chili had multiple surgeries to get him to this point.
His bill has been very expensive…more than $6,000.
Hell yes!
This happy boy Chili behaves just like any 2 year old greyhound now and walks perfectly on his rebuilt leg. Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption believes that every greyhound should be in a forever home and that is why Beading Divas to the Rescue chose this charity for the month of December.
Just like the dog or dogs lying on your couch or your lap — Chili deserves his forever home.
During the month of December, all bracelet fundraising benefits broken leg greyhounds.
If you don’t want to buy a bracelet or three, consider making a direct donation.
Adopt me!
The following local venues sell bracelets:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–Coyote Wore Sideburns Hair Salon, 2855 E. Grant Road, 623-7341
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Beading Divas Bracelets Help Tucson Injured Greyhounds 2014/12/01
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Downey required shoulder surgery
For the month of December, Beading Divas to the Rescue is jazzed to be raising funds for Jackie’s Fund for injured greyhounds under Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption.
Bracelet sales will specifically help pay for broken legs and other extraordinary veterinary costs as dogs transition from track to forever homes.
Jackie’s Fund Recipient
Downey had a dislocated shoulder and the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson popped it back into place. Wanda, proprietor of the Lazy Grey Ranch, took him to recover when the shoulder popped out again. So Downey had major shoulder surgery to hold the shoulder in place until scar tissue can build up and the shoulder can stay in place on its own.
Downey is a very tall and lanky boy. He is a true love who listens well, gets along with everyone and enjoys being in a home. He goes for his first post surgery check up next week. (Paws crossed)
The seven founding Beading Divas have deep roots to the greyhound rescue community with retired race dogs in their past, their present, their couch, and their future. Like most everyone under the SA Greys umbrella, we believe that retired racers deserve to live out their lives as beloved pets and want to provide these dogs with that opportunity.
Follow SA Greys on Facebook.
Christmas and Chanukah are on the horizon. These one-of-a-kind bracelets make great gifts for your stylish friends and family. And really, is there such a thing as too much bling?
Bracelets helping hounds
Bracelets are made with an assortment of donated beads. One size fits most and all bracelets come with a paw charm which signifies our mission to help 501 c3 animal charities. Bracelets cost $20 and the charity receives the entire amount.
Online Matching
When you buy bracelets online (add S&H), the first 50 bracelets ($1,000) will be matched by Karyn Zoldan, A Tucson Tail, on or before Dec. 26.
The following local venues sell bracelets:
–-Silver Sea Jewelry & Gifts, 330 N. 4th Avenue, 624-9954
–-Clues Unlimited Mystery Book Store, 3146 E. Fort. Lowell Road (SE corner Country Club), 326-8533 (closed Sun/Mon)
–-A K Jensen Apparel, (St. Philips Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 72, 529-2775
–Coyote Wore Sideburns Hair Salon, 2855 E. Grant Road, 623-7341
–-Sissy’s Pet Salon, 7350 N La Cholla Blvd (by Albertsons), 229-9898 (limited selection)
Bracelets will also be for sale at:
Oro Valley Festival of Arts – Dec. 6 and 7 (look for Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption banner
Fourth Avenue Street Fair – Dec. 12-14 (look for booth across from Silver Sea, 330 N. 4th Avenue)
If bling is not your thing, please consider making a donation directly to Jackie’s Fund or sponsor one of the 3 or 4 extraordinary needs hounds recuperating at the Lazy Grey Ranch. To sponsor a hound, contact president@sagreyhoundadoption.org
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