Victoria, BC – Sutton Group – Westcan Realty will be supporting the animals in the
Victoria, BC area for the Paws for a Cause…Walk for the Animals campaign on September 9, 2007. Assistant Melissa Ellis, front administrator Tina Bursdzius and REALTORS® Brian Niles, David Ractliffe and Julie Demelo will participate in the walk. This campaign takes place in 37 communities across BC and funds are raised through June 1 to September 9, 2007 to help animals in need at the BC SPCA.
The Paws for a Cause campaign is the largest one that supports animals in BC. There are over 10,000 participants province-wide and over 200 volunteers. This campaign helps the BC SPCA provide immediate care to thousands of animals each year. Funds raised through Paws for a Cause will go towards each local community BC SPCA. Along with contributing to this yearly event, Melissa Ellis volunteers at the BC SPCA two hours a week. “This campaign is a great way to give back, especially if you are an animal lover”, said Melissa. The event in the
Victoria community will take place at Clover Point on Dallas Road. It will begin at 8:30am with a pancake breakfast and the walk will commence at 10am. The walk is 2.5km in length and participants are encouraged to bring their animals. Last year, over 750 participants raised a record of $50,000 and Sutton Group – Westcan Realty was the top fundraising team in
Victoria . Presently, the office has raised over $500 through REALTOR® donations and they are hoping to reach their goal of $750. Sutton Group – Westcan Realty contributes and gives their time to several organizations and charities. Julie Demelo has made phone calls for the Children Charity Network. Also, every year, the office purchases a pin for Jeans Day with the purchase going towards the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The office values giving to the community. When asked how she feels about giving back Melissa said, “I love it. It makes me feel like I am a part of the community.”
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