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So, How Did the Trade Show Go?!
I am very glad to report that The Big Hearts Fund’s Debut at the H.H. Backer Pet Products Christmas Trade Show this past weekend was a huge success and major milestone for our organization! We saw some old friends, and met many new ones. I am proud to announce that Paws & Claws in South Carolina will now be carrying the Lucy Bowl Stands, as well as our loyal friends at Wigglyville here in Chicago.
In my opinion, one of the most exciting things that happened this weekend was meeting the Founder and President of The Dog and Cat Cancer Fund (DCC Fund). The DCC Fund has been providing small-scale grants to cover the cost of cancer care for pets whose owners cannot afford the expensive treatment. Sound familiar? It was great to establish the connection, and see the obvious ways in which we overlap and can be of help and support to one another. But most of all, it gave me hope for the future of BHF. The DCC Fund has been in operation since 2007, and has funded nearly 100 pets!
For your enjoyment, here are some pictures of the trade show. Unfortunately, attendees were prohibited from taking pictures of anything outside their own booths. Oh, how I wish you could have witnessed as many dogs-in-strollers, grooming competitions, and best-dressed-pet competitions as I did! I am sorry to say that you will just have to use your imaginations to conjure up those stunning visuals!
The setup sequence, featuring our talented design partner Tim with Tangible, Inc. and Kristina:
The display at the opening Friday morning, 10/14:
Me in the booth on Friday:
Our Board Secretary Des, and One Happy Lucy on Saturday:
Des and Lucy ready for a nap (8 hour days of non-stop talking is exhausting, even for yours truly!)
Board Chairman and Treasurer Katie, Me, Board Vice President Melissa, and Director Laura in the booth on Sunday before tear-down.
And luckily, there are no pictures of the tear-down because that was relative bedlam. But I am happy to say we all made it out unscathed!
Once again, a great big “Thank You!” to all of our generous friends who helped us get to the trade show this past weekend (you know who you are!). We could not have done this without you!!! We are well on our way to making a huge difference in many lives. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on that front coming very soon!