Oahu SPCA Events

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Surf & Rescue Virtual Event 2024

by: Oahu SPCA; Charity Footprints

  • Price: FREE

You're invited to grab your board, paddle out, and make a splash for a cause close to our hearts! Oahu SPCA is proud to announce its inaugural "Surf & rescue" virtual fundraiser and challenge, aimed at saving animals in need.

With a staggering 6.5 million animals entering shelters each year, Oahu SPCA is calling on animal lovers to join the movement. From May 1st- May 31st, participants will dive into action, aiming to collectively log 6.5 million "steps", symbolizing each animal's journey toward a forever home. Whether you're surfing, paddling, or swimming, every strke and stride counts towards or shared mission. 

 The virtual event breaks barriers, allowing participants to choose, when, where and how to get active. Not limited to Hawaii's shores, our event welcomes participants from across the globe. So, whether you're catching waves at Waimea or strolling through Central Park, you can make an impact. 

Participants will record their activities and collect donations through personalized web landing pages, spreading awareness of pet adoption and rescue. Special prizes await the top acheivers, motivating everyone to put their all into the cause. 

 Event Details:

  • What: Oahu SPCA Surf & Rescue Virtual Event
  • When: May 1st- May 31st
  • Sign Up: Any time after April 25th at https://charityfootprints.com/oahuspca/
  • How: Record activities and collect donations through personal landing pages
  • Who: Anyone can participate including DOGS! Kids, get your paren'ts permission!
  • Goals: Individuals aim for 12,000 "steps" (equivalent to 2 hours of surfing) per day, or equal activity and $150 raised. Collectively, our goal is 6.5 million "steps: and $80,000 raised. 

Join us as we make waves for animals and spread awareness of the Oahu SPCA's mission. Donations raised will fund life saving rescues, shelter animal care, and the developmnet of vital programs and services. 

Participants should register at https://charityfootprints.com/oahuspca/ and follow @the_oahu_spca on Instagram and the #OahuSPCASurfandRescue hashtag to follow along and see all the fun! Plus, use the event hashtag when posting pics of you or your pet participating in the challenge to be eligible for the "Most Photogenic Surfer" Award! 

Date & Time
Wed, May 01, 2024,
Fri, May 31, 2024,

Location
Virtual Event