Acadia’s First Hike – A 10K Fundraiser! 🏞️🐾

Step outside, hit the trails, and move for a cause! Join us for a 10K hike to support Acadia’s orthopedic surgeries—plus a friendly competition to help pets in need! Whether you hike in person(canceled) or virtually, it’s the perfect way to get active, enjoy nature, and make a difference.

🌍 Virtual Hike – May 17-19, 2025

🏡 Hike 10K anywhere! Walk your favorite trail, explore a new park, or take a stroll with your furry friend. Share your experience with #AcadiasFirstVirtual (details sent via email).
📜 Hiking Bingo: Virtual hikers can join the fun too—complete challenges as you go!
🎟 Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025

🐶🐱 Dog vs. Cat Fundraiser

Pick your team—Team Dog 🐾 or Team Cat 🐾—and let’s see who comes out on top! The team with the most donations wins, and if 100+ tickets are sold, 10% of ticket sales will go to the winning team’s organization:

• 🐶 Team Dog: CARAAF
• 🐱 Team Cat: Grissly Waywards TNR & Cat Rescue

📜 About the Hike

✔ 18+ to participate
✔ Self-supported event – Bring your own water & snacks
✔ Rain or shine – Dress accordingly

🌿 Step away from the screens, breathe in fresh air, and reconnect with nature—all while making a difference!

🎽 T-Shirts & Registration

✔ Virtual hikers receive a T-shirt shipped by June 15, 2025.
✔ Tickets: $55 (non-transferable & non-refundable).

🐾 Every step gets Acadia closer to recovery—so let’s get outside, get moving, and make a difference!