Members of Hawaii Fire Fighters Association will be
featured in the shelter's annual calendar contest
fundraiser.
PU'UNENE, Hawaii, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Voting is now open for Maui Humane Society's
highly-anticipated annual calendar contest fundraiser, in
partnership with Maui's
firefighters and lifeguards. The fundraiser intends to celebrate
the bravery of Maui's first
responders and resilience of pets, especially after the tragic
Maui wildfires of August 8, 2023.
Voting is open for Maui Humane Society's
calendar fundraiser, in partnership with Maui's firefighters & lifeguards.
Maui's animal and rescuer
supporters can place their votes for their favorite pet-hero photo
at just $1 per vote, and the top 12
photos will be featured in the printed calendar. Calendars are
available for pre-order now. All proceeds from this innovative,
community-focused calendar will benefit Maui Humane Society
(MHS).
View contest submissions and vote at
mauihumanesociety.org/2025calendar.
Nearly one year after the fires, MHS continues to provide
veterinary care and support to the pets of those affected. MHS took
in more than 880 pets from the Lahaina burn zone and of those, 220 pets were
reunited with their 'ohanas and 220 were adopted to new 'ohanas.
More than 1,500 non-shelter animals were treated by MHS
veterinarians outside of the shelter at emergency hubs and
temporary housing sites for displaced residents.
All photoshoots were held in West
Maui and shot by the award-winning and Oahu-based photographer, Dana Edmunds, who volunteered his time and
talent. Furry contestants (include dogs, cats, one guinea pig, and
one pet chicken) have loving homes, are available for adoption, or
are being cared for in foster homes. Human contestants include
Maui's firefighters and lifeguards
who are members of the Hawaii Fire
Fighters Association and Hawaii Government Employees
Association.
"The collective rescue efforts of Maui Humane Society's staff
and volunteers, along with the heroic actions of Maui's firefighters and lifeguards, serves as
a tribute to the unbreakable bond between animals and humans," MHS
Director of Development, Kathleen
Hogarty, said. "Through this calendar fundraiser, we aim to
highlight the bravery and resilience of our island, and showcase
the importance of community solidarity during crises."
Thanks to the support of an anonymous donor, all donations will
be matched up to $50,000, meaning the
impact of calendar voting at just $1
a vote will go twice as far.
Media can contact MHS Director of Marketing &
Communications, Victoria Ivankic, with further questions or to
arrange interviews. Behind-the-scenes footage from the photoshoot
and photos in the competition can be found HERE (credit Maui Humane
Society).
Media Contact: Victoria
Ivankic
808.447.5810
vivankic@mauihumanesociety.org
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SOURCE Maui Humane Society