Sarasota, FL (June 22, 2022) – The local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, known as AAF Suncoast, invites you and your furry friends to join them at the Sarasota Farmers Market for the inaugural Paws for Purpose charitable event on Saturday, July 2 from 7am-1pm.
AAF Suncoast is partnering with My Service Dog’s Place, non-profit that provides refuge for all Veterans, Military Service Members, Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters, Blue Star, Silver Star & Gold Star families, including their service dogs.
As a vital program of My Warrior’s Place, an organization working to provide a safe refuge and bring about healing and hope to all Veterans and Military Service Members who have returned from the battlefield, My Service Dog’s Place has a vision to serve as the ultimate resource so that no American Hero would ever need to choose between his or her well-being and their service dog.
Kick off July 4th weekend by meeting some of our community’s leading professionals in advertising and media while creating memories that last a lifetime with your four-legged best friend. Photographer Maria Lyle will be offering pet portraits to help raise funds for a new state-of-the-art kennel facility benefitting My Service Dog’s Place, as well as to support the programming of AAF Suncoast.
Enjoy patriotic photos of your dog decked out in red, white, and blue and fun summer activities. Your $20 donation will provide three professional photos of one dog, and for $35 you will receive six professional photos for two dogs.
If you can’t make the July 2 event, AAF Suncoast is hosting a second Paws for Purpose event at MakSchu Studio on July 23 from 11am-3pm with photographer Yana Parker. A portion of the proceeds will benefit AAF Suncoast and My Service Dog’s Place.
AAF Suncoast is a collective of professionals representing the unifying voice of advertising on Florida’s Suncoast and serves as the nation’s primary trade association actively representing 50,000 professionals — media members, advertisers and agencies — industrywide. Its Public Service Committee has a primary goal to identify local non-profits in need and develop an impactful advertising campaign that generates donations of time, talent, and treasure.
About American Advertising Federation:
The American Advertising Federation advances the business of advertising as a vital and essential part of the American economy and culture. The AAF educates policymakers, the news media and general public on the value that advertising brings to the wellbeing of the nation and develops the industry’s present and future leaders. Visit your local Sarasota/Bradenton chapter at www.AAF-Suncoast.com.
About My Service Dog’s Place:
My Service Dog’s Place is a vital program of My Warrior’s Place which provides a safe boarding facility and dog park for service dogs of United States Armed Forces Veterans, as well as retired Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters when circumstances arise which would necessitate the temporary separation of handler from their service dog. For more information, visit www.mywarriorsplace.org/.