Fundraising News

heART of Wildlife Defense Celebration 2005

We would like to thank everyone who attended our first annual benefit, held at

The Inn on the Park, Madison WI on April 21, 2005, for making the evening a

huge success. You helped us make a difference. We are already in the process of

planning the second annual benefit will keep you posted.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Ali MacGraw for her dedication and

support to our organization. Her presence helped make the evening such a

success. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Kristin Erickson for

her many contrbutions, which included a fantastic article in ANEW magazine and

being our host for the evening. In addition, thank you to Mel McKenzie

(Q106 FM), Chris Dei, Doug Aja, whose presence and time was invaluable.

We would also like to thank our community for stepping forward to support

wildlife conservation while promoting a memorable evening. Benefit materials

sponsored by Tingalls DZYN with additional support from AdPress

(Advertisers Press Inc.), Capital City Coins and Jewelry, ANEW Magazine,

Q106 FM (106.3). Additional contributors include Old Towne Office Park

Administration, Pacific Cycle, Good N Loud Music, KWV Wines International,

Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company,

Rejuvenation Spa, A Greater Gift, Inn on the Park, Ever Young, White Knight

Carpet Cleaning, Back in Balance Massage (Patty Frazier), Slipada Designs

(Karin Smylie), Biaggi's, Body in Balance, Magic Edge Web Design,

A to Z Rental, Art by Dave's Wife (Jodi Schieldt), Choles Floral, Edison Wine

and Spirits, ThrottleThreads.com, Cathy and Pat Coyle and Family, Jan and

Bob Berger, Robert Smylie, Linda and Eric Rice, Melissa L Killian, Michael

Thuku, Mary Ripp, Jillean Williams, and Steven Cohen

As you will see from these photographs everyone had a wonderful time

raising funds for wildlife worldwide.

Ali MacGraw and Doug Aja

Sheena Bliss (Director)

Ali MacGraw and Chris Dei

Band member Atimevu Drum and Dance (Ghana)

Benefit Art for sale

News update on the 'Adopt a Maasai Village" project.

Through our 'Adopt a Maasai Village' project we were able to raise $1,500!

We thank all of you who supported this project. As there is a lot more to do

to help the Maasai Village, we encourage you to renew your adoption!

Thank you.