SCAVMA Scamper - 30th Annual

SCAVMA Scamper is an annual Run / Walk open to everyone. One of the unique features of our race is that we encourage runners to bring and race with their dogs. The proceeds go to the ISU Veterinary College's Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association to support student involvement and raise community awareness about the OneHealth mission which ties together human and animal medicine. The OneHealth mission has recently focused on obesity awareness and prevention in both companion animals and their owners. A healthy diet and regular exercise have incredible benefits for pets and owners alike!

1600 South 16th St, Ames, IA
Park in Lot 93 on the west side of the college

What's better than running with your dog? Running with your dog to raise money to support children in the hospital! This year, SCAVMA Scamper is teaming up with the Josh and Friends, a charity organization started by Dr. Randall Lange, D.V.M. to provide children in the hospital with a "Josh" plush puppy toy and a children's book. "I'll Be O.K." details Josh's visit to the veterinarian for a surgery and is designed to educate children about the hospital, and ensure them that they too will be O.K. The plush "Josh" puppy is specifically designed to comfort them and serves as a security item that will accompany them throughout their stay in the hospital.You can include your donation on the online registration form.

Please visit the Josh and Friends website at www.joshandfriends.com/index.php to learn more about the Josh Project and read Dr. Lange's story of inspiration for Josh and Friends

scavmascamper@gmail.com