"Walk ALS Rhode Island" charity walk
We shall once again continue our annual participation in ALS United Rhode Island's "Walk ALS Rhode Island" event to raise money for ALS research in memory of Tony "Dogbomb" Barrett. For those who do not know, Dogbomb was a furry from California who passed away in April 2019 after a year-long well-publicized battle with ALS. Since his diagnosis in March 2018, furries worldwide have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for ALS research and continue to do so today.
This event will take place on the morning of Sunday, August 24, at Bryant University in Smithfield (1150 Douglas Pike). The walk will be on the running track next to Beirne Stadium. There will be plenty of parking.
Registration check-ins will begin at 9:30 a.m., but we should arrive earlier, probably closer to 9:00. The walk itself starts at 11:00.
We are currently working with the organizers to see if a locker room will be available for us as a changing and storage space. Stay tuned for details and any developments.
A team donation page has been set up for "Team Tony (Dogbomb)." If you intend to be there participating in the walk, you must register as a member of the team. There is a $10 registration fee which is a donation. After that, you can hit up your friends and family to raise money under your name. If you are NOT going to be there, there are links to donate either directly to the team or to a team member. We are looking to get furries from all over to participate, so please spread the word on social media. Our current fundraising goal is $2,000.
TEAM PAGE: https://donate.alsunitedri.org/goto/TeamTonyDogbomb2025
Here are some links to their website with information about the Walk:
EVENT MAIN PAGE: https://donate.alsunitedri.org/site/TR?fr_id=1100&pg=entry
This is an outdoor, family-friendly, open-to-the-public venue. That means being on your best behavior with both your actions and your language. There will be families and children present. Do not wear any inappropriate or revealing clothing or clothing with inappropriate sayings or logos on it. Collars worn around your neck are allowed, but do not wear any leashes or harnesses, even with your fursuit. If you are fursuiting, please be sure to clean, wash and brush your suit before the event. Remember that we will be representing the Furry Fandom in memory of Dogbomb.
"Wag every day!" --Tony "Dogbomb" Barrett