Drenched Fur 4 Is a Splashing Success

by Gary

The first weekend of April was the fourth year of Erie’s premier bear run event, Drenched Fur. This year was host to a record 230 attendees, almost double last year’s run! Participants enjoyed a great weekend of activities from parties, visits to regional wineries, trips to gambling at Presque Isle Downs and Casino and also a private event at Splash Lagoon on Friday night. This year, we raised over $1,000 for the Shriners Hospital here in Erie. The money donated will be provided for the children at Shriners to create their very own Build-A-Bear animal from the company’s website. Then, staff members from the hospital will visit the Millcreek Mall store to have the stuffed animal made as requested.

Estimates are that we expect to provide comforting stuffed animals for nearly 30 children over the coming months at the hospital! It goes without saying that many thank yous go out to all the volunteers, businesses and organizations that helped provide charity auction donations, prizes for raffle giveaways and various services during the weekend. Last but not least the dedication of the DF4 Committee proved worthwhile this year. Thank you to Chris, Jack, Michael, Nick and Peter for all their hard work. And don’t forget to mark your calendars now because Drenched Fur 5 will be held April 3rd-5th next year in 2009!

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