WILDLIFE WAYSTATION
The Wildlife Waystation is a 160-acre private animal sanctuary located in the Angeles National Forest just north of Los Angeles, California. Home to over 400 wild and exotic animals comprising over 125 different species. The dedicated staff and volunteers are devoted to providing a place of refuge, healing and safety for animals in need. This sanctuary is supported solely by the generous donations of individuals and foundations worldwide.
GLOBAL ADVENTURE KIDS
Global Adventure Kids is a cause that is close to our hearts to help kids in rural locations to provide education resources for their future. Giving tools to build new schools, bring educational materials such as books and tablets. The initial project will provide support in Yubeng, China, near the location of our sister race, SHANGRI-LA Marathon, in the eastern Himalayas in the Yunnan province of China.
A few pictures from our 2017 trip to China, donating to the White Mountain school and orphanage.
CHOWCHOW.ORG
ChowChow.org is a community resource dedicated to the betterment of the Chow Chow breed of dogs. Providing resources and connections that lead to helping rescue and place Chow Chows in need around the world. Also providing a destination for education, information, and a global community that allows Chow Chow owners to better care and raise their Chow Chows to be well socialized, healthy and loyal pets.
2016 EXTRA DONATIONS
In addition to contributions from every race entry, we would like to give a special thanks and honor the following 2016 participants who gave an extra donation when registering to support the charity of their choice. Great job on using the VALENCIA Trail Race to give back and make a difference, you are all superstars!
- Megan Morris
- Osmara Reyes-Osorio
- Ally Miller
- Laura Langham
- Glen Gero
- Alicia Stella
- Tracy Carter
- Mickey Woomer
- Nereida Alonso
- Simone Basail
- Rosanna Sumagaysay-Aouda
- Christina David
- Lisa Marlowe-Carr
