The 9th Annual Anderson Humane Walk4Animals & 5K
September 14th, 2024 | 100 N. Island Ave. Batavia, IL
Lace up your shoes and raise funds to help Anderson Humane find homes for 4,000 pets and provide care for 3,500 injured and orphaned wild animals this year. Come be a part of something that’s both impactful and enjoyable! Register now!
Raise Funds. Save Lives.
Whether you’re walking or running, you’ll enjoy the scenic views of Batavia Riverwalk on September 14th. Plus, we’ll have:
- Isabella, our Ambassador Virginia Opossum
- A visit from Wings & Talons
- Refreshments
- Pet supply store & other fun vendors
- And more!
Schedule of Events
6:45 am 5K Registration
7:45 am Walk4Animals Registration
8:00 am 5K Begins
8:30 am Lure Course
8:50 am 5K Awards
9:00 am Walk Launch
9:30 am Raptor Viewing
10:30 am Awards | Refreshments | Vendors
How to Participate
Register as an Individual
Sign up to walk or run and raise funds to benefit Anderson Humane’s work to bring people and animals together for good.
Register as a Team
Your group of walkers can make a big difference when you raise much-needed funds to support Anderson Humane.
Register as a Business
Partner together with your favorite group of co-workers to help make a big difference in the lives of animals in need!
Raise Money, Earn Prizes!
Raise $100
Registered participants who have raised $100 by September 1st will receive a T-shirt of the requested size!
Raise $500
Be automatically entered into a weekly drawing for a shelter animal’s enrichment experience in your name!
Raise $750
You’ll get the honor of naming a litter!
Raise $1,000
Receive a private, behind-the-scenes shelter tour for you and 9 friends!
Raise $2,500
Receive a wildlife-themed birthday party featuring Isabelle, our Ambassador Virginia Opossum!
Raise $5,000
Enjoy a half-day vet shadowing experience in our clinic!
Fundraising Resources
Fundraising can be fun! Some people are timid to ask at first. After they see how easy it is they quickly become pros! Check out our fundraising kits below for tips and ideas.
Official Walk4Animals Merch!
Want to show who you’re walking for? Visit our Bonfire store to check out all of our Walk4Animals and 5K designs. The best part? $10 from every purchase goes directly to us!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Want to Become a Partner?
Learn How You & Your Business Can Sponsor Walk4Animals and 5K.
Contact Greg Mucha, Director of Corporate Partnerships at [email protected] or call (847) 697-2880 x82.
By attending the Walk4Animals and 5K run fundraising event, I grant Anderson Humane and its representatives the irrevocable right and permission to photograph and/or record my likeness, voice, and participation in the event. I understand and agree that the photographs and/or recordings may be used by Anderson Humane for promotional, marketing, educational, or fundraising purposes.
I hereby authorize Anderson Humane to use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display any photographs or recordings in which I appear, in whole or in part, without any compensation or royalties owed to me. I understand that these photographs and/or recordings may be used in various mediums, including but not limited to, print materials, online platforms, social media, newsletters, press releases, or other promotional materials associated with Anderson Humane.
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