Star Wars invades WHS's annual 1001 Donations

The Winnipeg Humane Society will use the power of the Dark Side to raise funds for animals in its care. The 501^st Legion, an Imperial Star Wars costuming club, will help the shelter raise funds at its annual Liberty Tax Service 1001 Donations Radio and Telethon on Sunday, March 20.

Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, bounty hunters, and more will be at the annual event aiming to raise money to support Manitoba’s largest animal shelter. The 501^st Legion offers Star Wars fans a chance to interact with the intergalactic villains and take part in a blaster range contest in exchange for donations to The WHS. The Star Wars group has over 8,000 members with organizations that span across 20 countries, all aiming to support charities around the world.

“The bad guys will do some good for The WHS at the 1001 Donations Radio and Telethon,” says WHS Event Manager Jill Voth. “It’s going to be a great opportunity for Stars Wars fans to get up close and personal with characters from the Star Wars series and see how detailed the costumes are.”

The Liberty Tax Service 1001 Donations gives people 1001 reasons to support The WHS. Join Shaw TV, QX 104.1, 94.3 The Drive, or stream online on The WHS’s website from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for a day that is all about the animals. Hear about their hardships and struggles, and how The WHS staff and volunteers helped them recover from issues like broken bones to behavioural issues.

The event, in its ninth annual year, is produced by Red River College’s Creative Communications students, and will feature guests from the Galactic Empire, along with more down-to-earth guests like Winnipeg Blue Bombers players, the K-9 Unit, and more.