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PACC911 Raises Over $220K at Bowl-A-Rama for Animal Rescue
Nearly $1.4 million has been raised through this annual event

PHOENIX, AZ (August 4, 2009): The Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911), a nonprofit organization working to bring Valley animal rescue groups together, hosted its 7^th Annual Bowl-A-Rama for Animal Rescue on Saturday, Aug. 1 and successfully raised more than $220,000 despite the challenging economy. Event sponsors, including Petco, ICE Vacations and Villa La PAWS Pet Resort, helped PACC911 reach this year's fundraising total.

The event, held at the AMF Scottsdale Lanes, is traditionally the first Saturday of every August, which was proclaimed the PACC911 Bowl-A-Rama for Animal Rescue Day by former Gov. Napolitano and Mayor Phil Gordon. This year, more than 60 animal rescue groups participated, and Sheriff Joe Arpaio was on hand to deliver a message about the state of animal welfare in Maricopa County.

The Bowl-A-Rama for Animal Rescue was originally architected by Phoenix's Top Dog Eileen Proctor in 2003 who to this day serves as event organizer, spokesperson and emcee. Over the course of seven years, Bowl-A-Rama has generated nearly $1.4 million with 95% going directly to animal welfare organizations throughout the Valley. All of the funds raised through PACC911 directly support animals in need through the Emergency Medical Fund (EMF), which provides financial aid to Valley nonprofit animal welfare groups needing assistance with special medical costs.  

About the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition 

Formed in 1999 by animal welfare activist Bari Mears, the Phoenix Animal Care Coaltion (PACC911) is a nonprofit organization goaled at bringing together the Maricopa County animal welfare community in an interactive manner by providing opportunities for all to work together for the greater benefit of animals. PACC911 assists the rescue groups through adoption events, fundraising, education, and medical assistance via PACC911’s Emergency Medical Fund (EMF). For more information, call 602-992-4779 or visit www.PACC911.org.

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