Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) ER for Pets seeking support for VEG Cares 5K

Hi Animal lovers!

I hope this message finds you well! My name is Daniel Darrow, and I’m reaching out on behalf of VEG ER
for Pets – Wisconsin Market (Madison, Brookfield, and (Green Bay coming soon!)) to share an exciting
opportunity to support pets and families in need through our local fundraiser, the VEG Cares 5K.

This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Brandt-Quirk Park in
Watertown. This event is more than just a 5K; it’s a celebration of community and compassion, bringing
people together to help fund life-saving veterinary care for pets who might otherwise go without.

We partner with the nonprofit Veterinary Care Foundation through our VEG Cares program to ensure
that cost isn’t a barrier to critical care. With the help of donations from families, fundraisers, and
partners like you, our emergency veterinarians and nurses can say “yes” to treatment when a pet’s life is
on the line — whether it’s a neighbor’s dog needing urgent surgery, a shelter cat struggling to breathe, or
a local family facing financial hardship.

We’re reaching out to ask if you might be able to help support this event in one of the following ways:

1. Make a monetary donation — we are kindly requesting contributions of $500 or more from local
   businesses. In return, you’ll receive sponsorship recognition at the event, including space to set
   up a tent and connect with over 300 expected attendees from the Wisconsin community.
   • If you’re unable to attend in person, you can still take part by providing coupons, brochures, or promotional materials that we’ll include in participant registration bags — a great way to get your name in front of our guests.
2. Donate an item for our silent auction — if a monetary donation isn’t feasible, we’d be so grateful for a product, service, or gift card we could feature in our event auction. This is another great way to support local pets while showcasing your business to event participants.

All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of proceeds will go directly to supporting pet families in our community through VEG Cares.

I’d love to chat more about how we can partner to make this event a success. Please feel free to reach
out to me directly at 262-267-8240 or danieldarrow@veg.com.

Thanks for supporting the VEG Cares 5K! Help us reach our $50,000 goal to make a difference for
people and their pets in our community when they need it most!

Warm regards,
Daniel Darrow – Hospital Manager
Veterinary Emergency Group – Brookfield | danieldarrow@veg.com | 262-267-8240