Fort Myers Florida Weekly

Children’s center nets $10,615 with Rescue Runway event


Barnaby, a Bernese mountain dog, left,was named Rescue Royalty King. Micky, right, was named the Best Pet Costume winner.

Barnaby, a Bernese mountain dog, left,was named Rescue Royalty King. Micky, right, was named the Best Pet Costume winner.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida recently held its second annual Rescue Runway, raising $10,615 with the online fundraiser benefiting children in need.

A Rescue Royalty Queen and King were crowned. After weeks of fundraising, the winners were Chloe for Rescue Royalty Queen and Barnaby for Rescue Royalty King. Best Pet Costume Winner was Micky, dressed as “Tiny Santa.”

The event was sponsored by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Brown & Brown Insurance, Edison National Bank, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co. P.A. and supporter Seed and Bean Market.

“Thanks to them and all our online voters for King, Queen, Pet Costume and silent auction bidders, CAC was able to raise $10,615 for its programs and services for child victims of abuse,” said Development Director Lisa Rizzio. “Without the help of the community and sponsors, the total amount raised would not have been achievable.”

Since 1981, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida Inc., a United Way partner agency, has worked to improve the lives of children and their families through a coordinated response to child abuse and neglect, offering them a safe and friendly environment in which to heal. CAC provides abuse determination services as well as therapeutic counseling, parenting education and prevention programs in Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte Counties. All services are provided free of charge. For more information, call 239-939-2808 or visit www.cac-swfl.org. ¦

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One response to “Children’s center nets $10,615 with Rescue Runway event”

  1. JOHN A RAHO says:

    What a wonderful picture! (I’m biased…)

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