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It is with great reluctance that TWC has decided not to hold our annual event, The Wild Ball, in 2009. We plan to bring back an even bigger and better Wild Ball next year, but in the meantime we're asking you to keep the generous spirit of The Wild Ball alive.
Why is TWC not holding the Wild Ball this year?
Fundraising has been very challenging this year due to the recession and we understand that TWC is not alone--everyone has been feeling the pinch. Other organisations have reported a drop in ticket sales for special events and we were concerned The Wild Ball would suffer a similar fate. Also, despite the help and generosity of our amazing volunteers and corporate sponsors, fundraising events require an immense amount of time and resources to plan and execute--time and resources we've had to direct elsewhere this year to make up for funding losses.
However, with sick and injured wildlife continuing to arrive at the centre every day, we still need to raise an additional $50,000 before the end of the year.
Wild animals still need you! If not The Wild Ball, then what?
TWC is giving you the opportunity to not wear high heels or ties; to not leave the comfort of your warm house in the middle of November; to not wear animal ears in public (actually, you could still do that!) TWC is giving you carte blanche to stay in your pajamas, eating pizza and watching reality TV shows, all the while still supporting wildlife.
Sounds too good to be true? It isn't! Buy a No-Go Wild Ball ticket and save the date for YOU.
A quiet night in just not your style? Invite friends over for a Wild at Home party and ask them to make a donation to TWC in lieu of a hostess gift, or go Wild at Work.