Q: How and where do I participate for this?
A: Dakin's Spirit Week is a virtual celebration—which means you can participate from wherever you are! Increase your spirit by gathering your coworkers, classmates, friends, or family to join the cause. Choose your favorite themes, show your Dakin spirit, share photos on our fundraising page, and help raise critical funds for animals in need.
Do you know an organization that's interested in participating? Send us an email to start the conversation!
Q: I've signed up. Why are you asking me to fundraise in addition to my registration?
A: By fundraising for Dakin Humane Society, you help raise critical funds to give animals the food, shelter and medical treatment they need. Every dollar you raise goes towards creating happier and healthier lives for animals right here in our community. Your impact will quickly add up! Just $50 helps provide 100 meals for pets when their families face financial hardship.
Your fundraising efforts will make sure vulnerable animals get the help they need through Dakin’s programs and services to find their path to better tomorrows.
Here is a quick and easy way to raise $100 to support animals at Dakin:
Ask 2 friends for $10: $20
Ask 3 family members for $20: $60
Ask 2 coworkers/neighbors for $5: $10
Total Raised: $100
Q: What do I do with cash/check donations?
A: All mail-in donations—with tracking form—must be delivered by August 31, 2026 at P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. We highly encourage online donations in order to properly record each participant's fundraising efforts. We cannot guarantee offline, mail-in donations will be assigned to a registered participant without this proper documentation.