Get ready for fun at our
3rd Annual Ride or Stride for Rescues!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Register today and join bikers, walkers, joggers, and bladers who will be raising money to support ARFhouse Chicago, a no-kill animal shelter. The event takes place in the Cook County Forest Preserve at the Bunker Hill picnic site in Skokie. This year we’re including your 4-legged friends. You can participate with or without a dog, in memory of a beloved pet or just for fun.
Participants will enjoy:
- Option of a 15-mile bike ride or 5k (3.1mi) walk/jog/blade *dogs only permitted for 5K option
- Webpage you can personalize with your pet's photo and story
- Event t-shirt if you register by August 15
- Picnic brunch and refreshments after your ride or stride
- Prize eligibility based on fundraising
- Knowing that you’re helping ARFhouse Chicago continue to place homeless cats and dogs with loving families!
Canine participants will receive:
- Free registration
- a special event bandana
- Prizes for best costume and best trick
- lots of attention!
For safety purposes, dogs must be on a standard leash. Retractable leashes are not permitted. Dogs must have current license and rabies vaccination. No dogs in heat.
Schedule of Events
8:30-9:00am check-in
8:30-11:00am Ride or Stride for Rescues
10:00am-1pm Picnic Festivities
11:30 am—prize ceremony
*Complimentary Bike tune-ups provided by On the Fly!
It only takes a few minutes to create your fundraising Page:
- Click the Get Started button
- Personalize the text and photo on your fundraising Page
- Send the link out to friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal.
Registration Options:
- Pay now - $25 per person
- Waive the registration fee and earn at least $25 through fundraising (Best Deal!)
- Children 12 and under participate for free!
- Can't attend the event? Register as a "Virtual Participant", set up your fundraising page and participate in spirit.
Please Support our Event Sponsors!
Media Sponsor
Event Sponsors
ARFhouse Chicago (Animal Refuge Foundation) is a no-kill animal shelter staffed by volunteers. We house our animals in foster homes and boarding facilities. All of our animals are current on vaccinations, heartworm checked, spayed or neutered, microchipped and receive routine medical check ups. We pride ourselves on the level of care, commitment, and medical attention that our animals receive. We are an Illinois non-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) designation, all donations for this event are tax deductible. For more information, visit our website at www.arfhousechicago.org.
