Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn (CBT) invites dogs and
their owners of New York City to sign up for the dance academy’s first rescuethon
event on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. During hard economic times, arts
programs are usually the first to be eliminated from funding. Animals are also
often to be the first to be neglected and discarded. The rescuethon is to help raise money for both
the academy’s scholarship program and the Sean Casey Rescue center. Sean Casey
is a rescue center that takes in unfortunate animals and tries to give them a
higher quality of life. The animals are cared for and/or rehabilitated until
they are brought home to live a happy and healthy life. Unfortunately, like
most rescue centers, Sean Casey needs money in order to be able to stay true to
their mission. Artistic Director Marla Hirokawa became involved with Sean Casey
when she was looking to adopt another dog. She immediately liked the center and
wanted to help them out. Through the rescuethon, she is bringing her two loves
– dogs and dancing – together and helping them out. The rescuethon will be a
walk-a-thon for both humans and dogs. Registration for the event is $25. The
fee covers one (1) owner and a maximum of two (2) dogs. Walkers do not have to have a dog to walk. All who sign up will
receive a “doggie goodie bag”.
Registration may be done at CBTBRescueathon.EventBrite.com.
All registration must be done prior to the event. Check-in for the event is at
9 am. Check-in will take place near the Marine Park Avenue U parking lot. There
will be at least three (3) viewing stations along the path for spectators and
supporters to watch and cheer.
After
the event, members of CBT’s Junior Company will perform company repertory. There
will also be raffles sold for a “Pet Portrait” (estimated value $300-$350). The
portrait will be a one-of-a-kind creation of the winner’s dog by artist Carla Brandberg.
Sponsored by
Kings Bay Veterinary Hospital
Pets in Paint
