We see a lot of fundraisers on GiveForward to pay for pet medical expenses and we’re always thrilled when they do well.

Recently, we received a “virtual high five” from one of our users, Courtney Pierce, a veterinarian who was raising money to cover the costs of surgery for Surfer, a wounded dog that got hit by a car in Nicaragua.  She gave us permission to reprint her email, so we thought we’d share it with you all:

Sarah,

I just received the proceeds from Surfer’s fundraiser and was so touched at the personal note included with his check. It brought a smile to my face and warmth to my heart. I have been so pleased with the GiveForward.org site, it has made our fund raising easy, efficient and effective! I will most certainly share my positive experience with others. Keep up the good work!

Also, I wanted to let you and the rest of the folks at GiveForward that Surfer is doing very well. He has become so much happier and healthier since his arrival to the US and is almost ready to undergo surgery to correct his broken pelvis and leg. He also has a possible adoptive home with a wonderful woman who donated significantly to his care. We are currently running another fundraiser on GiveForward “SurfersFund” to cover the cost of the surgery itself. It is doing very well so far

Thanks again for doing what you do!
Sincerely,

Courtney Pierce, DVM
Oldtown Veterinary Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC

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Thank you Courtney for sharing this warm email with us and letting us know how Surfer is doing!

And thank you Sarah Seely (our awesome fundraising coach) who takes the time to personalize each and every letter we send out with our checks.  Sarah, you really make a big difference in people’s lives!

“Woof Woof”  to both of you.  – that means “You guys rock!!!” in dog speak