twirler
Shine, country singer Allison Forner, Raymond Symes
(doing a Neil Diamond show), DJ’g by Guy Sohm
of 33 Expressions and plenty of other entertainment.
Aldwyn
said businesses were also invited to donate raffle prizes
as a bonus promotional opportunity.
“Every business which joins in will receive a
free link on www.aaxpose.com which will remain online
indefinitely and free media promotion,” she said.
“The
last two events were a huge buzz and fantastic networking
opportunity for business people.”
Mainstream radio station Gold FM has once again hopped
on board to sponsor the radio advertising for the third
year in a row and media coverage is expected from the
Gold Coast Sun and Bulletin as well as ABC Coast FM,
4CRB and other local stations.
“Businesses
have been hopping on board quickly for this year’s
event, which is set to be at least twice as big as last
year’s one that attracted a few hundred people.
This year, our aim is to raise at least $1000 for WSPA.”
The world’s first Animal Action Day began on the
Gold Coast in 2007, after Aldwyn saw the graphic Earthlings
film (about people’s abuse of animals over time).
“I
was so shocked and horrified by what I saw in the film
that I was inspired to take action for our animal friends
and encourage others to do the same with Animal Action
Day,” she said.
“It’s
absolutely atrocious that so many cases of animal cruelty
are still happening in Queensland and around the world.
“It’s
easy to think that one person can not make a change
to big issues like whaling or live exports of sheep
but the fact is, if everyone just did something, collectively
we can all make a huge difference.
“That’s
what Animal Action Day is about – taking action
for animals.”
Animal Action Day aims to encourage people to take action
for animals – whether it be reporting cases of
animal cruelty to animal welfare organisations, having
your pet desexed, buying free range eggs or signing
petitions against inhumane practices such as whaling.
“Animal
Action Day is also about celebrating animals as great
companions in our lives and fellow ‘Earthlings’
that deserve respect.”
Her vision is for the exciting event to be held annually
worldwide.
“I
strongly encourage everyone in the community to take
some action for the animals,” Aldwyn said.
“The idea is to encourage responsible pet ownership
and take positive steps towards protecting animals across
the planet.
“We
look forward to a huge day of fun and action for the
animals again this year.”
Volunteers are needed to co-ordinate the stalls, entertainment
schedule and raffle prizes.
To offer giveaways for the raffle, have a stall,
volunteer for the Animal Action Day, call Aldwyn on
(07) 5571 0233/ 0409 895 055 or email: aldwyn@aaxpose.com.
To view a five-minute video of the 2007 Animal Action
Day, visit www.youtube.com and search for Animal Action
Day. Facebook fans can also join the Animal Action Day
group and receive updates there or visit www.aaxpose.com
How
funds raised for WSPA are used:
WSPA,
the World Society for the Protection of Animals, exists
for the sole purpose of raising the standards of animal
welfare throughout the world.
The
World Society for the Protection of Animals believes
in a world where animals matter and cruelty ends.
Money
raise helps WSPA to save dancing bears from a life of
torment and pain; stop the slaughter of stray dogs;
support the rescue and rehabilitation of orangutans
in Borneo; care for animals affected by floods, famine
and natural disasters around the world; campaign against
the cruelty of whaling and so much more.
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