Team Up for Success: Kathy’s Winning 5K Fundraising Team
Curious about creating a Paws Claws fundraising team? Look no further than extraordinary supporter Kathy Kenneally! Below, Kathy demystifies fundraising teams and explains their far reaching impact.
Who better to learn from than Baypath’s top 5K fundraiser four years running?!
Why did you choose to create fundraising pages for your Paws & Claws runs?
Kathy: I have been actively involved with Baypath for 13 years. The first seven, I was a volunteer on Wednesday evenings. I loved being in the shelter to help staff complete closing activities so the animals could rest for the night and staff could go home following a hard, fruitful day’s work. I made great friends and saw first-hand how hard everyone works as a team for the welfare of the animals. It made me a dedicated fan and supporter for life.
You broke 5K fundraising records last year. What can you tell us about your fundraising efforts?
Kathy: I am very fortunate to be affiliated with Dell Technologies and can raise money with corporate match for colleagues and friends who work there. I leverage that as well as Baypath’s RaceWire fundraising page. I anticipate the fundraising process each year and prepare for it. To get started, I set up both my corporate and RaceWire fundraising pages before sending an email to my friends, colleagues and family soliciting their support. I also leverage Facebook and Instagram and send reminders and updates along the way. Most importantly, I share heartfelt THANK YOUs!
What makes this event special?
Kathy: I love being outside and challenging myself while raising money for Baypath. It’s a way to “earn” the fundraising support. My supporters anticipate each year that I will be participating in Paws & Claws and are ready and willing to support my run. I’ve been so fortunate and grateful to have raised top amounts the past few years for this event.
Why is Baypath’s mission important to you?
Kathy: I am a life-long animal lover. Seeing the plight of shelter animals and then seeing them go to forever homes and live healthy, happy, loved lives brings me endless joy. Baypath’s staff and leadership accomplish amazing things, and I am so proud to support them!
A heartfelt note of gratitude to Kathy for her tireless championing of our mission. The staggering $17,000 she raised the past four years in celebration of our Paws & Claws 5K has created countless happy endings for the dogs and cats we serve. We hope you will join her on this incredibly meaningful fundraising journey!
Ready to make a difference? Create your own Paws & Claws fundraising team!
Visit the Paws & Claws 5K fundraising page
- Visit the 5K fundraising page on our website
- Create a fundraising account during registration or click here
- Join an existing team or start your own.
*After setting up your fundraising page, you can customize your story and share with friends, family, or co-workers!*