PULLMAN, Wash., July 16 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
A Colorado veterinarian's passion for rabies prevention raised nearly $14,000 for Washington State University's Rabies Free Africa program through a virtual5K fundraiser this summer.
Held virtually May22-26, the inaugural Run Wild! Rabies Free Africa 5K invited participants from around the world to run, walk, hike, or donate in support of canine rabies vaccination efforts in Tanzania. The event was organized by Dr.Ana McIntosh, chief of staff veterinarian at PoloSprings Veterinary Hospital in ColoradoSprings, after she witnessed firsthand the impact of canine rabies vaccination efforts in rural Tanzania.
The event far exceeded its original goal, but...