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Monday 22 april 2024

One Love Foundation and Bucuti & Tara Host 3rd Annual 1-Mile

and 5-KM Charity Dog Walk/Run on King's Day to Support

Stimami's National Spay and Neuter Campaign

(Oranjestad)—Mark your calendars rescue dog from one of the rescue
for an exciting King’s Day event as organizations. Make sure to put in all
One Love Foundation and Bucuti & of your contact information so they
Tara Beach Resort proudly present can reach out to you beforehand.
their 3rd Annual 1-Mile and 5-KM Participation is completely free, but
Charity Dog Walk/Run, set to take donations are highly appreciated
place on April 27, 2024, starting at 8 and go directly towards Stimami
AM at Linear Park, situated in front of Sterilisami’s national spay and neu-
the Costa Linda Beach Resort park- ter program.
ing lot.
For those who would prefer to make
Join us as we come together in hon- a bank donation (regardless of their
or of Stimami Sterilisami dedicating participation), you can do so in the
this event to raising both funds and following ways:
awareness for the foundation’s crucial -For locals:
national spay and neuter program -you can make a direct transfer to
designed to compassionately address Fundashon Stimami Sterilisami’s bank toward its goals. unwavering dedication and generos-
the issue of stray animals on our island. account: ity of One Love Foundation, coupled
The entire community, alongside their Aruba Bank: 6012630190 One Love Foundation, a US-based with the matching contributions from
beloved four-legged companions, is -For those living abroad: organization, forged a pivotal part- Bucuti & Tara, significantly enhance
cordially invited to participate in a -Venmo: @onelovefoundationinc nership with Stimami Sterilisami and our collective efforts and impact. Wit-
morning filled with fitness, fun, and (last four 6144) Bucuti & Tara in December 2021. The nessing such steadfast commitment
philanthropy. There will be raffles with -PayPal: foundation has been actively involved to our cause from Ellen, Rob, Berkley,
exciting prizes, and complimentary paypal@onelovefoundationinc in aiding local rescue organizations Cassie, and all those who have ral-
water, fruit, and doggy treats will be and raising funds from generous do- lied behind them is truly heartening.
available for participants and their Impact and Alliance nors in the US for Stimami Sterilisami. This collaboration serves as a pow-
pets. The story of Stimami Sterilisami’s efforts To date, the collaboration with the erful testament to the remarkable
is one of collective passion, impactful One Love Foundation has been noth- achievements we can accomplish
For those without a furry companion contributions, and a shared vision for ing short of inspiring. It has brought in when we come together."
but who still wish to participate, you the future of animal welfare in Aruba. over USD 25,000 in donations, which
can join the event solo or opt to vol- Central to this narrative is the incep- have been matched dollar for dollar Caption: Board members of One
unteer and walk one of the rescue tion of Stimami Sterilisami, which was by Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, dou- Love Foundation, Rob Sirianni, Cassie
dogs from rescue organizations such founded in 2016 by Bucuti & Tara bling the impact of every donation Murvay, Ellen Sirianni, and Berkeley
as Sgt Peppers Friends, Luna Founda- Beach Resort. This pivotal moment towards our shared goal. Cameron presenting a donation of
tion, Crijojo Trappers, ARF (Animal marked the beginning of affordable $8,000 in 2022 to Ewald Biemans,
Relief Foundation), New Life For Paws, and accessible sterilizations of local "Since our inception, our mission has President of Stimami Sterilisami.
and the Animal Shelter, all of whom dogs and cats, whether owned by been to enact positive change for
are invited to take part. individual pet owners or rescued by Aruba's street animals by supporting You can also help to make a
hardworking rescue organizations. local rescue efforts through various difference
How to participate As Stimami’s largest donor and sup- means, including providing essential Stimami Sterilisami Foundation is a
Participants can sign up via the Sti- porter, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort supplies and veterinary care. Yet, we non-profit organization that uses
mami Sterilisami website: www.stimam- has been instrumental in shaping the acknowledge that to address the 100% of each donation received
isterilisami.com/events. On the sign-up foundation’s path, providing unwaver- root cause and stem the rising tide to cover the costs of sterilization for
sheet, you can also indicate whether ing support and resources that have of stray animals, mass sterilization is the general public and volunteer
you would like to volunteer to walk a allowed it to make significant strides imperative. Our collaboration with rescue organizations. The founda-
Fundashon Stimami Sterilisami aims tion’s books are audited and open
to facilitate widespread spaying and to the public. For those who have a
neutering initiatives, underscoring local bank account and would like to
our commitment to effecting last- support and donate to this significant
ing change. Despite being a small cause, you can contribute directly
foundation, our ambitions are grand, to Stimami Sterilisami Foundation via
and it is through strategic partner- bank transfer:
ships like these that we continue to Bank: Aruba Bank
advance toward our vision," the board Acc. Number: 6012630190
of One Love Foundation, Ellen Sirianni, Acc Name:
Rob Sirianni, Berkley Cameron, and FUNDASHON STIMAMI STERILISAMI
Cassie Murvay, explain. Swift code: ARUBAWAX

Caption: some of the participants who For those who are based in the USA,
joined the walk/run organized by One you can also contribute via One Love
Love Foundation and Bucuti & Tara Foundation’s accounts. All contribu-
Beach Resort in support of Stimami tions made by One Love Foundation
Sterilisami Foundation in past years. will be matched Dollar for Dollar by
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort.
Ewald Biemans, President of Stimami Venmo:
Sterilisami and owner/CEO of Bucuti venmo@onelovefoundationinc
& Tara, expresses profound gratitude PayPal:
for this partnership, remarking, "The paypal@onelovefoundationinc