Newsletter - Fall 2002
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Howl-O-Ween Run 2002
(Running with the wolves!)

October 27th marked the second 'Run With the Wolves' at City Park in Fort Collins. The morning started out with a cold drizzle, but by the start of the race it stopped and by the end of the race the sun was coming out. Over three hundred brave runners and walkers made the trek around the park and through the cemetery to complete the 4K event.

Before the start of the race runners and spectators mingled with the six ambassador animals from Wolf (Nanook, Mesa, Sara, Merlin, Xavier and Shaka). They also had a chance to visit the information booths setup by Defenders of Wildlife, PetCo, Sinapu (Colorado Wolf Reintroduction), PetsMart and Wolf.

   

The run began promptly at 9:30 and believe it or not the first runners were crossing the finish line 12 minutes later. As the final walkers made it around the course the judges were deciding the winners of the costume contest. The crowds were also being entertained by "The Altered Egos" and music provided by Clear Channel Communications -- "The Bear" 107.9 fm. Run officials also tabulated the ten highest pledge raisers who would receive the outstanding awards, provided by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, worth over $2,400.

   

Attendance was slightly down from 2001, which we attribute to the weather in the early morning hours. In spite of this we actually netted more profit from the event which was very timely as we spent it all on Artemis who required extensive treatment at the CSU Vet Hospital. (see Letter from The President - page 2).

   

We encourage anyone who registered for the race and could not attend to call us in order to receive their race shirt. Also anyone who did not register and is interested in a shirt to call -- we have a surplus to sell at $ 10.00 each.

Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event fun and a success.