Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina and Edwina & Buckley Morykwas Present “Paws In The City”

Press Release
October 1, 2009

Paws In the City
(Benefit for Sick and Injured Animals)

Winston-Salem, North Carolina --- On November 6, 2009 Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina & Edwina and Buckley Morykwas are offering the citizens of Winston-Salem a unique event – Paws In The City. The Triad’s newest and most innovative fund raising galas will be a sophisticated but a non-stuffy, fun, social event just without the tuxedos, evening dresses and the added costs that normally accompany a formal fundraiser. Something different, a fun night out as well as, raising money, for a deserving cause.

The Millennium Center event will raise money for Fur-Ever Friends’ Rico Memorial Fund for sick and injured animals throughout the Piedmont Triad. The Rico Fund was founded to help Rico, a Winston-Salem Police Department K-9, undergo costly cancer treatments. In Rico’s honor and memory, the fund has continued to aid hundreds of animals and their guardians in the community. Classified as a 501(c) (3) non-profit, Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina, Inc. is depending on this event to bring in funding to help its Rico Memorial Fund. Without any government funding, the all volunteer organization with no paid staff is solely dependent on donations and events such as Paws in the City.

The Millennium Center has been generously donated by Greg Carlyle and the entertainment contributed by the performers. The November 6th event begins at 6:30; attendees will be entertained by the 12M Case Band and DJ Nick Peluso of Nick Peluso Productions. Other activities include the Fur-Ever Friends of NC presentation of an original painting of Rico by local artist Raymond Reid to the City of Winston-Salem. The portrait will be accepted by the city’s Mayor, Allen Joines and Police Chief Scott Cunningham. The evening will be filled with a Pawsitively Pawbulous Silent Auction, a Pawtini Diamond Drop and The Kitties & Cats 50/50 Raffle. Boundless Food Stations, Beer, Wine and other non alcoholic beverages are all included with the $35.00 per person advance ticket price. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event for $40.00 space permitting.

Citizens throughout the communities in and surrounding the Piedmont Triad are being asked to put their best paw forward for the Paws in the City event. 100% of all proceeds directly benefits sick and injured animals throughout the Triad. The event is open to the public and event goers can purchase their tickets online by visiting the Fur-Ever Friends of NC website at www.fureverfriends.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1.800.838.3006.

Fur-Ever Friends of NC encourages all local businesses and organizations to join them in supporting the cause through donation support. It is a great way for local business leaders to show their support for animals and enjoy a fun filled evening with friends and co-workers. Paws in the City - Is one exciting event that you do not want to miss.

For more information on purchasing tickets direct from the organization or fund-raising for the Rico Memorial Fund – Paws in the City event, call 336.659.4927.

Founded in 2004, Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina, Inc is one of the leaders throughout the Triad for non-profit animal welfare. Services such as the Rico Memorial Fund, Pet University, Rabies Information, Providing Pet Oxygen Masks and Sunday Adoptions at the Shelter, Advocacy and Legislation Support are all made possible by generous contributions of time and money from the public.

Our mission is to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation of animals and to assure that their interests and well being are fully, effectively and humanely protected by an aware and caring society.

Sponsorships are available for this event for more information on Paws in the City and Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina, please call 336.659.4927 or email [email protected].

Visit the publisher's website: http://www.fureverfriendsnc.org