Donating to this race is more than a generous gesture—it’s a lifeline for animals who have nowhere else to turn. For the past eleven and a half years, Angels for Mistreated Animals (AMA) has rescued the forgotten, the abused, and the overlooked. From senior dogs and behaviorally challenged pets to cats who’ve waited years for a home, we’ve never turned away those who needed us most. Our shelter has been more than just a building, it has been a sanctuary where the sick were healed, the scared found trust, and the unwanted became cherished.

But now, we’re facing our most urgent challenge yet: we must vacate our current location this Fall. Without a new facility, we risk losing everything this space has meant to thousands of lives—both human and animal.

This race marks the beginning of our fight to rebuild. Every step you take and every dollar you give helps us raise the critical funds needed to create a new rescue facility, one that will allow us to double the number of lives we can save. Your contribution ensures we can continue providing food, shelter, medical care, and most importantly, hope, to animals who have suffered far too much.

This is your chance to be part of something transformative. By supporting AMA, you're not just helping animals, you’re helping preserve a legacy of compassion and giving it a future. Every donation matters. Every act of kindness brings us one step closer. Together, we can build a new safe haven and continue giving these animals the love and second chances they deserve.