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News from the College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois 3225 Vet. Med. Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 |
March 10, 2007 Release on |
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Chris Beuoy 217/244-1562 beuoy@illinois.edu |
Celebrity Doodles Support Wildlife Medical Clinic
URBANA--Celebrity hounds and nature lovers alike will want to attend the sixth annual "Doodle for Wildlife" benefit on Saturday, April 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Round Barn Banquet Center, 1900 Round Barn Road, Champaign, Ill.The event supports the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that cares for nearly 2,000 sick or injured animals a year while training veterinary students and educating the public about local wildlife.
Kris Fitzpatrick and her late husband Tim will be honored with the first annual "Wildlife for Life" award in recognition of their long-time support of the Wildlife Medical Clinic.
The evening will also feature dinner and entertainment, including live jazz and a nature tale from noted storyteller Patricia Hruby Powell.
Seats are $50 apiece. Sponsor a table for eight for $500 and get a special visit from one of the Wildlife Medical Clinic's resident birds of prey.
Signed, original drawings from Carol Burnett, Conan O'Brien, Donald Trump, Dave Barry, Emma Thompson, Joe Theismann, Loretta Lynn, and many more will be auctioned off at the event. Special adventure packages, including behind-the-scenes tours of animal attractions and a trip to Paris, will also be up for bid.
To reserve your seat, view a list of auction items, and learn other details, visit: http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/wmc/.
PARTIAL LIST OF CELEBRITY DONATIONS:
Wes Craven | Tom Brokaw | Donald Trump | Gloria Steinem | Arnold Palmer | B. B. King | Emma Thompson | Loretta Lynn | Margaret Atwood | Richard Petty | Joe Theismann | Lynn Johnston | Mario Andretti | Dave Barry | William Wegman | Bonnie Blair | James Earl Jones | Tippi Hedren | Conan O'Brien | Carol Burnett