Annual virtual 5K raises critical funds to support second chances for waterbirds in need.
International Bird Rescue is gearing up for our 7th Annual Yes We Peli-CAN! Virtual 5K Run/Walk. Bird Rescue followers and supporters everywhere are invited to join this fun and active special event that begins in September 2024. This year, the funds raised will be critical to supporting our ongoing work caring for hundreds of starving and injured pelicans as well as all of our other waterbird patients this summer.
Getting started is easy: Just visit our Redpodium page to sign up and order your team shirt.
This year’s shirts are quick dry athletic-style available in men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizes.
You will have the option to sign up individually or to create or join a team. The more the merrier, so be sure to spread the word to family and friends to support your efforts, or even to join themselves!.
The virtual race takes place the week of Sept 2nd – 8th. You can complete your 5K in whatever way you like, whether that’s going for a jog, taking a leisurely stroll through nature, rowing, biking, or skateboarding. However you race, you’ll be out spreading awareness for International Bird Rescue and the bird species we care for.
Leading up to race week, participants are encouraged to help us fundraise to support the care of birds at our wildlife centers. Our goal this year is to hit $45,000. Even if you aren’t into racing, you can support our team by donating or starting your own fundraiser.
Last year, our race had 98 participants spanning 14 different states, and we look forward to topping that number this time around.
We can’t wait to race with you again this year!
Questions? Contact us at events@birdrescue.org
We’d also like to thank our generous team sponsors for this year: California Resources Corporation, Chevron El Segundo, the Port of Long Beach, and Valero.
