2024 Team USA Fundraising for Reese & Havana

Havana and I have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 IFCS World Agility Championships in France this year between 4/30 and 5/5, woohoo!! We are one of 22 dog and handler teams, with just 3 teams in the 300mm height division from across the nation. Although this is an incredible honor that I’ve dreamed about since the moment I held her in my arms back in December of 2021 at just 10 weeks old, the financial costs for such an adventure are substantial. All airfare, lodging, veterinary costs, international health certificates and transportation while representing Team USA must be covered personally or fundraised. Our team is raising money both individually and as a whole, so there’s more than one way you can contribute! : )

Support Reese & Havana directly:

• Make a donation to our GoFundMe! https://gofund.me/95036fd3

• Participate in our online auction supported by multiple generous donors! The auction will offer shipping, local pickup for some items, and email delivery for certificates. Auction link will be posted to my social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) and held at the end of March.

Support Reese & Havana along with teammate Heather Witt-Sullivan & Rowan from Connecticut:

* Train with Heather at one of the agility seminars we'll be hosting in Maryland at Oriole Dog Training Club on 4/12 and Hog Dog Productions on 4/13 - more details about Heather and the seminars can be found on my FB post on 3/13 regarding the upcoming seminars, email me at Doc211985@aol.com to register. Working slots $125 per dog/handler or $25 for auditors (8 workings slots per seminar, limited auditors). Topics include Breaking Down Fancy Jump Techniques for Success (Fri 3-6:30pm), Distance & Discriminations Challenges (Sat 9-12:30pm), Foundation for Focus and Commitment (Sat 1-4:30pm).

*Reese's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/theresa.spindle.3/

*Havana's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/HavanaandtheHavanese

Support Team USA:

• Donations to USACS received from January 1, 2024, through Jun 30, 2024, support Team USA travel to the IFCS World Agility Championships in France and will be disbursed to the team members equally up to their actual travel cost amount. Any overages will go towards supporting next year’s team.

• Donors of $50 and above will automatically receive a receipt for tax purposes.

• Donors of $100 to USACS will be included in a team sponsorship highlight article.

• Donor Levels for 2024 are: Team Supporter: Up to $500, Bronze: $500 and above, Silver: $1000 and above, & Gold: $3000 and above.

• To support Team USA, please make checks payable to: United States Association of Cynological Sports (or USACS) and mail to: USACS, PO Box 940225, Plano, TX 75094-0225. Or via PayPal: www.donate2dogsports.org

• Questions about team sponsorship & donations can be directed to: teamusa@usdaa.com

Event Link:
https://worldagilitychampionship.com/

Team USA Articles Highlighting Havana & I:

https://www.usdaa.com/news/world-team-first-timers-prepare-for-competition.cfm

https://www.usdaa.com/news/overview-digital-magazine-february-2024.cfm

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity! The funds raised from this auction will help offset the costs of airfare, lodging, team uniforms, Havana's travel/healthcare expenses, and transportation while in France representing Team USA for the IFCS World Agility Championships in France this May!

Special thanks to my sponsors, without you, this auction would not be possible!

* Hog Dog Productions
* Dr. Lee Carr, DVM, VMST
* Pat Moloney-Harmon, Running Madly PEMF
* Agility Trainer Terry Herman
* Agility Trainer Janet Gauntt
* Agility Trainer Debi Hutchinson
* E. Foley of Foley's Dog Training
* Photographer Ken Briefel
* Timeless Crafty Jewelry, made by Reese
* Last, but certainly not least, my mom, retired photographer, Darlene Parks for taking photos of almost everything you see listed!