SPCA disappointed to have to cancel annual fundraising event due to Covid-19

The SPCA is disappointed by the cancellation of its largest annual fundraising event.

The animal welfare organization had planned its annual street appeal fundraising event, which normally raises around $ 300,000, for this week.

Volunteers from 25 towns and cities planned to take to the streets between Monday and Friday to collect donations and raise awareness, but changes in the country’s Covid-19 alert levels meant the event had to be canceled.

Last year’s street appeal was held just before the national shutdown in March.

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SPCA’s general manager of marketing and fundraising, Dominique Leeming, said the cancellation would have a major impact on the charity’s fundraising efforts.

It was also a way to engage the public, which was vital for an organization that relies on donations to rescue and treat tens of thousands of animals each year, he said.

“Our organization works incredibly hard to protect our nation’s most vulnerable animals from abuse, neglect and neglect, but it is only possible for the charity to continue its fight for justice… with continued public support.

“We are fortunate to have a fabulous network of volunteers who signed up to collect for us, and for that we are so grateful.”

The SPCA needed $ 47 million each year to keep running.

While it was hugely disappointing that the street’s appeal did not continue, people were still able to donate online, Leeming said.

“We encourage the generous Kiwis to visit our website and make an online donation.”