August 4th, 2018 at Little Mulberry Park, Dacula GA

Our hospitals spend tens of thousands of dollars every year on pets in need, as well as partnering with rescue groups and organizations to provide reduced cost services. GVA created the CARE Fund in partnership with the Veterinary Care Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, in order to expand our efforts to help pets in need. Since the foundation’s operating expenses are funded through GVA’s membership dues, 100% of every dollar donated to GVA’s CARE Fund is used to treat sick or injured animals.

Partnered with FundRacers, the GVA CARE Fund holds the Run For The Noses event, a 5K to help fund much needed procedures for in need pets such as: 

  • Funding for Good Samaritan cases

  • Care for police/fire and service animals

  • Funding for abandoned pets

  • Assistance for pet owners in financial crisis

  • Emergency and medical care for lost or injured pets

  • Care for pets harmed or displaced by natural disasters

  • Financial assistance for special needs pets and owners

  • Support local and regional animal rescue organizations

  • Provide free/low cost spay/neuter clinics

  • Funding recipients must have a treatment plan and estimate from a GVA hospital and demonstrate that all other payment options have been exhausted including:

  • Personal finances (credit cards and care credit)

  • Donations from family and friends

  • Additional fundraising efforts

Run For The Noses 2018

Run For The Noses 2018

With over 60 participants, the 2018 GVA Run For The Noses was the largest year yet! 

Run For The Noses 2018

Trophies were given to the top overall male and female winners as well as masters male and masters female winners. Medals were given to the top three in male and female five year increment age categories from 10 and under all the way to 65 and up.

Medals awarded winners of overall age classes GVA 5K

Watch out of the next Run For The Noses 5k in 2019 and help fund the GVA CARE Fund!

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When you make a donation to the GVA CARE Fund, 100% of your tax-deductible gift will support the care of pets in need. To reach out and help please donate through our secure online process by clicking the link below.

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