Cronulla RSL To Donate ANZAC Day TWO-UP Proceeds to animals impacted by war

 

Proceeds from Two-Up held at Cronulla RSL on ANZAC Day, will be donated to the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) & local veteran war dog, Manic.

AWAMO is a volunteer not-for-profit organisation made up of community members from diverse backgrounds, that have the likeminded aim to recognize the deeds of animals during Australian military service, and to educate generations to follow of the sacrifices of four legged diggers have made.

They are currently working tirelessly to support and provide much-needed food, medication, and ground support to those helping the innocent animals of Ukraine suffering through conflict via their sub-branch, Australian Animal Aid.

In 2022, Australian Animal Aid arranged a shipping container of supplies to be hand delivered by their team to the frontline. In 2023, they hope to visit once again, this time with a team of engineers, to help construct dog kennels for 2,000 displaced dogs. In addition, they hope to purchase heaters, generators, horse blankets and other items to assist the local organisations keep our four-legged friends warm as the area heads into winter later this year. Funds raised from ANZAC Day activities will help AWAMO on this mission.

Funds raised will help support the Club’s first honorary four-legged member, Manic. Manic was a special operations military working, who served in Iraq and on Tactical Assault Group East (TAGE) and retired from service in 2020. Manic has been helping us spread the word about the fantastic work or AWAMO, and to help us commemorate War Animal Day (Purple Poppy Day). Funds raised will help Manic’s family cover expenses relating to food & veterinary costs.

Guests can also pick up an ANZAC treat for their four-legged friend at the club, with all proceeds being donated to AWAMO & Manic. The treats have been kindly donated by Pooch Treats.

In 2022, Cronulla RSL donated over $15,000 to support the efforts of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) & Veteran Service Animals.

For more information on AWAMO visit their website and be sure to follow them on social media.

Visit Cronulla RSL on ANZAC Day, and support animals impacted by war.

About AWAMO

AWAMO has four main core activities:

1. The establishment of memorials

2. Fiscal and material sponsorship to veteran Service dogs

3. Education

4. Sponsorship to other animal projects assisting veterans or animals.

Military service is defined by the AWAMO as peace or war operations or employment. War Animals are defined by the AWAM as any animal breed used by the ADF or used in ADF service. This will include all past and present conflicts and operational roles such as:

  • Military Working Dogs

  • ADF Mascots

  • Equines

  • Pigeons

  • Camels

  • Marine Mammals

  • Other native and exotic animal used in aid or comfort of defence personnel.

 
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