Fund Raising and Awareness Raising Special Projects

A vital part of Embark is the fundraising events that not only provide the means of supporting the numerous ongoing campaigns but is also a way for Embark to interact with the public. These fundraisers raise awareness about a number of concerns while also educating the public further on issues like rabies and precautions. Additionally, this is the opportunity for the public to gain insight into the various campaigns and missions of Embark. The events are valuable in that it provides a venue for animal lovers to learn, share opinions and have fun with others and of course, importantly, it is a day we share with our beloved animal companions.


One of Embark's popular events, initiated for the first time in Sri Lanka in October 2007, The Embark Dog Grooming Event is a great success as a fundraiser. All proceeds collected at these events by means of sponsorships and till collections are being utilized for Embark's sterilization campaigns for community stray dogs, education campaigns for public and schools, treatment of injured animals in the community and raising awareness about animal welfare in Sri Lanka.
   

Go Kart Challenge Trophy 2010


Nations Trust Bank, MAS Active and ODEL go kart their way to victory in aid of street dogs


At the recently concluded Embark Go Karting Challenge Trophy 2010 held at SPEEDROME Go-Kart Centre Pelawatte three corporate teams ended the day of high-speed excitement on a high note. While the Nations Trust Bank team sped to the finish line to clinch the challenge trophy, the MAS Active team finished 2nd and the ODEL team came in 3rd. The other participating teams were from HSBC, Leo Burnett and Sampath Bank.


The event was held in two stages. Since rain interrupted the full day's races on 24th April 2010, the second stage of the go-karting races was completed on 7th May 2010.

 

Embark is ODEL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort launched in 2007 to protect and care for homeless street dogs. The funds collected from projects such as this go toward sterilization of street dogs; puppy re-homing campaigns, education and awareness raising campaigns and caring for injured stray animals. The Embark Go Karting Challenge Trophy 2010 event was held to raise funds for an Embark Transit Shelter.

 

It was indeed rewarding to witness the support extended to Embark's CSR effort by the companies represented at the event and the individuals present on that day. While the participating Corporate Teams had to make a donation in order to be able to enter the competition the spectator fees collected at the entrance too went towards the event's cause. All funds raised at this event will be used to build an Embark Transit Shelter in the near future.