Send Christina to Vet Camp times 3!
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This is the story of Christina! She is a 14-year-old Inuk growing up in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She has always had a passion for animals. Iqaluit is located in the remote Canadian Arctic on Baffin Island where temperatures are often at -40.
Christina has been volunteering at the Iqaluit Humane Society shelter since she was nine years old. As she has grown, so have her responsibilities. She loves to visit the shelter and see the animals, but is also helpful with tasks like shoveling snow, doing dishes, laundry, etc. The humble little no-kill shelter sees about 300 dogs per year.
She has worked extremely hard and has been accepted to THREE vet camps this summer Auburn University, University of Calgary and the Atlantic Vet College at University of PEI. We are very proud of her for getting into these highly competitive programs. The Iqaluit Humane Society will help sponsor Christina by using Aeroplan miles to fly her as flights are very pricey from the north and back. There are, however, fees on those flights. In a place where many youth struggle, the IHS wants to help raise them up for positive, learning experiences.
In 2016 as an 11-year-old, Christina got hands on experience with the amazing Chinook Project from Atlantic Veterinary College which partnered with the IHS to service Iqaluit for free with vaccines and spay/neuter surgeries. This is one of the college camps she has been accepted to this summer.
In January of 2018, the IHS brought two vets and two vet techs north for a free spay/neuter clinic and Christina again was a tremendous help. She assisted with taking in animals, observing surgeries, helping with grooming and much more.
Christina is an astute and motivated individual. On behalf of the IHS, we would love to be able to send her to all three camps so she can continue to pursue her passion and learn from the best. In order to get a job in the territory, you must be 14. She turned 14 a few days ago and is trying to get a job at the local store to help cover some of the costs. Before that, she delivered newspapers to raise money and has already saved up a few hundred dollars. She is also planning a bake sale.
How can you help?
Donating directly on this page! If you would like to get a tax receipt, you can donate to the Iqaluit Humane Society via CanadaHelps as we are a registered non-profit in Canada: https://bit.ly/1TWkiog Just be sure to select the “Send Christina to Vet Camp” option.
If you have Aeroplan miles you’d like to contribute, you can do that instead or in addition: https://bit.ly/1bB82ZK Help this Arctic girl fulfill her dreams!
Where does your money go? Approximate Budget
Auburn
-Plane Tickets: Iqaluit to Ottawa to Atlanta Aeroplan fees RT ($1000)
-Assorted hotels ($1000)
-Program Fee ($825) USD so about ($1060) CAD
-ATL to Auburn shuttle RT ($100)
-Pocket Money ($150)
-Passport Fee ($50)
-Airport Minor Escort ($300)
-Potential overnight in NY or Ottawa ($400)
Total: $4,060
PEI
-Plane Tickets: Iqaluit to Ottawa to Charlottetown Aeroplan fees RT ($1000)
-Assorted hotels ($800)
-Lodging not included in camp ($1000)
-Program Fee ($560) CAD
-Pocket Money ($150)
-Airport Minor Escort ($300)
Total: $3,810
Rounding up to $8,000 to cover Go Fund Me Fees
Calgary
We have a generous individual supporting by covering her camp fees, flights as well as accommodations!
Thank you for taking the time to considering making Christina's dreams of one day working in animal care come true! Qujannamiik from everyone at the Iqaluit Humane Society and Christina.
Christina has been volunteering at the Iqaluit Humane Society shelter since she was nine years old. As she has grown, so have her responsibilities. She loves to visit the shelter and see the animals, but is also helpful with tasks like shoveling snow, doing dishes, laundry, etc. The humble little no-kill shelter sees about 300 dogs per year.
She has worked extremely hard and has been accepted to THREE vet camps this summer Auburn University, University of Calgary and the Atlantic Vet College at University of PEI. We are very proud of her for getting into these highly competitive programs. The Iqaluit Humane Society will help sponsor Christina by using Aeroplan miles to fly her as flights are very pricey from the north and back. There are, however, fees on those flights. In a place where many youth struggle, the IHS wants to help raise them up for positive, learning experiences.
In 2016 as an 11-year-old, Christina got hands on experience with the amazing Chinook Project from Atlantic Veterinary College which partnered with the IHS to service Iqaluit for free with vaccines and spay/neuter surgeries. This is one of the college camps she has been accepted to this summer.
In January of 2018, the IHS brought two vets and two vet techs north for a free spay/neuter clinic and Christina again was a tremendous help. She assisted with taking in animals, observing surgeries, helping with grooming and much more.
Christina is an astute and motivated individual. On behalf of the IHS, we would love to be able to send her to all three camps so she can continue to pursue her passion and learn from the best. In order to get a job in the territory, you must be 14. She turned 14 a few days ago and is trying to get a job at the local store to help cover some of the costs. Before that, she delivered newspapers to raise money and has already saved up a few hundred dollars. She is also planning a bake sale.
How can you help?
Donating directly on this page! If you would like to get a tax receipt, you can donate to the Iqaluit Humane Society via CanadaHelps as we are a registered non-profit in Canada: https://bit.ly/1TWkiog Just be sure to select the “Send Christina to Vet Camp” option.
If you have Aeroplan miles you’d like to contribute, you can do that instead or in addition: https://bit.ly/1bB82ZK Help this Arctic girl fulfill her dreams!
Where does your money go? Approximate Budget
Auburn
-Plane Tickets: Iqaluit to Ottawa to Atlanta Aeroplan fees RT ($1000)
-Assorted hotels ($1000)
-Program Fee ($825) USD so about ($1060) CAD
-ATL to Auburn shuttle RT ($100)
-Pocket Money ($150)
-Passport Fee ($50)
-Airport Minor Escort ($300)
-Potential overnight in NY or Ottawa ($400)
Total: $4,060
PEI
-Plane Tickets: Iqaluit to Ottawa to Charlottetown Aeroplan fees RT ($1000)
-Assorted hotels ($800)
-Lodging not included in camp ($1000)
-Program Fee ($560) CAD
-Pocket Money ($150)
-Airport Minor Escort ($300)
Total: $3,810
Rounding up to $8,000 to cover Go Fund Me Fees
Calgary
We have a generous individual supporting by covering her camp fees, flights as well as accommodations!
Thank you for taking the time to considering making Christina's dreams of one day working in animal care come true! Qujannamiik from everyone at the Iqaluit Humane Society and Christina.
Fundraising team (2)
Janelle Kennedy
Organizer
Raised $1,460 from 8 donations
Iqaluit, NU
Janelle Grace Kennedy
Team member
Raised $150 from 2 donations
This team raised $2,692 from 38 other donations.
