Running for ACF Animal Rescue
Hi there! I'm Moomal - a lover of animals, a lover of running, and a HUGE fan of ACF Animal Rescue!
I'm doing the Brooklyn Half Marathon (13.1 miles - 21 km) on May 20th, and am raising $2,100 for ACF Animal Rescue.
Want to help me get there - and possibly further?? Please contribute to my fundraiser and share with your friends and family!
Every single dollar counts. For real though, you should see the exchange rate (USD to PKR) - and also inflation is v rude right now all over the world.
More details on ACF, why I support them, and why I'm running below, but here are some quick links in the meantime :
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❤️ Why do I love ACF Animal Rescue?
ACF Animal Rescue is the first-of-its-kind animal rescue and sanctuary in Pakistan. There are so many reasons to love, support, advocate, volunteer, and fundraise for them, and here are just a few of the awesome things they do :
- Rescue services (some of these stories are truly heartbreaking, and some are straight up out of a movie *Raju *)
- Medical treatment and care (Dogs, cats, goats, cows, donkeys, monkeys, vultures, crows, eagles - this team is out of this world)
- Pakistan’s first medical camps for abused and neglected animals suffering in horrific pet markets
- Donkey camps (their deep understanding of and empathy for the state of society is inspiring)
- Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release/Relocate (TNVR) Programme (even working with the Supreme Court !)
- Community Outreach & Education (ACF Picnic , ecofriendly dog leashes and toys , experiential learning , education , beyond Karachi , thought leadership , and so much more!)
Their all-star team is truly made up of some of the most genuine, selfless, intelligent, creative, hardworking, resilient, badass, and brave people I have ever met in my life. They're *unstoppable* and I am HERE for it!!
You know that feeling when you're out and just having such a great time you forget to look at your phone or take pictures? Yeah, that's me every time I visit the ACF Animal Shelter.
Sooo...if you want to cry a little from sadness, a little from heartache, a little from hope, and a little from happiness - or just see a few cute boopable noses of rescued animals getting a second chance at a better life - make sure to check out the ACF Instagram page for all the great work their team is putting together!
❤️ Why do I love running?
Running has had such a positive impact on my life. I've been doing it for years and am always at a different level, and somehow that's always been ok. There is something so hopeful and courageous about showing up at a starting line, with no guarantees. There is something so powerful about crossing a finish line. Running for resilience.
Here's a little something I wrote about why I love running.
❤️ Why am I fundraising for ACF?
Stories of resilience are powerful and inspiring. One of the most powerful stories of resilience is of the team and animals at ACF Animal Rescue.
Every. single. day.
❤️ Why only $2,100?!
Just to represent the 21km I'm running. If (*when*) we meet the goal, feel free to continue donating as much as your heart desires, and please do share with your family and friends!
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If you donated and / or helped spread the word, THANK YOU! ❤️
If you have any questions I can answer for you about ACF, the Brooklyn Half, how the funds will be used, or just to chat about why I'm doing this at all, feel free to reach out and I'll try to get back to you ASAP!
Organizer
Moomal Shaikh
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY