The vigil event commences on the California State Capitol building steps at 6:30 pm, Saturday, October 26.
Sacramento, CA, October 22, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The family of a 3-year old girl mauled by a pit bull last year is hosting a vigil event to remember and honor the victims of dangerous dogs and to raise awareness about the growing frequency of serious and fatal dog attacks. On Saturday, October 26, Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs takes place in Sacramento on the West Steps of the State Capitol building. Kaylie's vigil begins at 6:30 pm. Attendance is free.
On July 7, 2012, Kaylie Foster required over 100 stitches across her face after being attacked by a pit bull at her father's home in Stockton. Now 5-years old, doctors say that Kaylie will have to wait until she is a teenager to undergo plastic surgery. Like many other families, Kaylie's family, who is sponsoring the vigil event, was unaware of how widespread these attacks are until it happened to a loved one. Kaylie's family hopes that the vigil will help prevent a future mauling.
Since the attack, Kaylie's family has connected with many victims of serious dog maulings and DogsBite.org, a Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. Victims as far away as Maryland are attending the Sacramento vigil event. California victims, including the family of Hunter Kilbourn (Antioch) who was mauled by two pit bulls in August and the family of Claudia Gallardo (Stockton) who was killed by a pit bull in April, are attending as well.
See full press release | Download the event flyer
Event Details
Day:
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Location:
West Steps of the California State Capitol building
1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Time:
6:30 - 9:00pm (sundown approximately 6:15 pm)
Speakers:
6:30 to 7:15 pm - Invited speakers will begin the vigil event
Candle lighting:
7:30 pm - Candle lighting and the reading of victims' names
Closing Prayer:
8:45 pm
Parking:
Street parking is free after 6 pm.
LED candles are provided for attendees! Actual (fire) candles are prohibited!
See full press release | Download the event flyer
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 6:30pm
Sacramento - State Capitol Building Steps
Sacramento - State Capitol Building Steps
Please join Kaylie for prayer and to light a candle in Honor of the Victims of Dangerous Dogs on the steps of the Sacramento State Capitol Building at 6:30pm on October 26th. For more information, please contact Dennis Baker or DogsBite.org
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
We Did It -- Funds Raised for a PA System for Kaylie's Vigil!
Fundraising Goal Met: Sound for Kaylie's Event - Help Us Hear!
A very special thanks to all who contributed to ensure that speakers at Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs are heard on October 26!
A very special thanks to all who contributed to ensure that speakers at Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs are heard on October 26!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Just 11 Days from the Event - Help Us Raise Funds for a PA System!
Our Gofundme.com campaign has raised over 50% towards a PA system! Please help ensure that Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs are heard on October 26th!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Hunter and Kaylie Together at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento
Dennis Baker - "Hunter and Kaylie. Both Pit Bull attack Survivors supporting each other !!" Learn more about Hunter's attack.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Over Twice Amount Raised During Candle and T Shirt Fundraising Drive!
Initial goal $500, amount raised, $1,085!
Read more: Support Kaylie's Candelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs & Get a T Shirt!
We will send updates about when the T-shirts are ordered and ready to be mailed.
Hope to see many of you at Sacramento!"
Whether you contribute or not, if you'd like to send us a photo to put on the banner, please write a private comment on indiegogo!"
Read more: Support Kaylie's Candelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs & Get a T Shirt!
July 18, 2013
Lucy Muir - "Thank you to all you generous donors to Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil! You have given more than twice our original goal, and there are still 12 hours left to donate!We will send updates about when the T-shirts are ordered and ready to be mailed.
Hope to see many of you at Sacramento!"
July 14, 2013
Lucy Muir - "Thank you new donors! You guys are great! We have four days left for our campaign and we are just $35 dollars away from our new goal - an extra $100 to have a parade style banner made with photos and names of pit bull attack victims. If you can, please help us reach our goal and whether you can or can't donate, please share our campaign!Whether you contribute or not, if you'd like to send us a photo to put on the banner, please write a private comment on indiegogo!"
July 11, 2013
Lucy Muir - "We have a week left for our campaign. We’ve made our original goal. And now we are looking for funds to get a parade style banner printed with photos of dangerous dog victims! If you can, please donate, we’re trying for an additional $200 dollars for this large banner with lots of photos printed on it. A donation of any size is appreciated, but if you donate at $10 you can get a candle lit remembrance of a victim and their name on the banner! Please help us even with a dollar if you can! If you can’t donate, please share!"
Monday, June 24, 2013
Family Sponsoring Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs Launches Fundraising Campaign
Support Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs by helping the family raise the initial funds to buy bulk t-shirts and candles for the event.
Sacramento, CA June 24, 2013 -- The family of a 3-year old girl mauled by a pit bull last July launches a fundraising campaign to help raise money for an upcoming vigil event. On Saturday October 26, Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs takes place in Sacramento on the steps of the state capitol building. In preparation for the vigil, the family launched a campaign on indiegogo.com to help raise the initial funds to buy bulk t-shirts and candles. Once those costs are covered, remaining funds will be donated to DogsBite.org.
Kaylie's family, the Bakers, was unaware of how serious and widespread this problem was until their own child was attacked by a pit bull. The candlelight vigil being held in October has several goals. The family wishes to honor and remember the victims and their families -- both human and animal; to increase awareness of the growing frequency of these attacks; and to raise donations for DogsBite.org, an organization that has been a "source of strength and support for the Bakers and for so many other families," states the campaign web page.
The Bakers also hope that people all over the country will be part of the vigil by having a candle lit for their loved ones: friends, family and pets.
The fundraising campaign, Support Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs & Get a T Shirt! started on June 22 and will run for just over three weeks -- July 17. Donors have a choice of "perks," for instance, for a $10 donation a person can have an LED candle lit on their behalf during the vigil. For a $30 donation, a person will receive a vigil t-shirt along with a candle lighting at the event. There are six different perks to choose from. Early donations are to help buy the bulk order of t-shirts and candles for the October candlelight vigil.
Help Kaylie's family light up the night with vigil candles on October 26!
Help Kaylie's family light up the night with vigil candles on October 26!
Visit the fundraising campaign web page
About DogsBite.org
DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims' group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. Through our work, we hope to protect both people and pets from future attacks. Our website, www.dogsbite.org, was launched in October 2007 and contains a wide collection of data to help policymakers and citizens learn about dangerous dogs. Our research focuses on pit bull type dogs. Due to selective breeding practices that emphasize aggression and tenacity, this class of dogs negatively impacts communities the most. Our website hosts important dog bite studies, U.S. dog bite fatalities and other key bibliographies. In the Legislating Dogs portion of our site, we offer examples of breed-specific laws (state-by-state) and documentation of the constitutionality of these laws. The Victim Realities section provides a glance into the unforgettable stories victims leave behind and much more. DogsBite.org operates out of Austin, Texas and can be contacted via: 512-650-8510 or press@dogsbite.org. Research contributions and active website participation stems from individuals that span the United States of America and across the world.
Sacramento, CA June 24, 2013 -- The family of a 3-year old girl mauled by a pit bull last July launches a fundraising campaign to help raise money for an upcoming vigil event. On Saturday October 26, Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs takes place in Sacramento on the steps of the state capitol building. In preparation for the vigil, the family launched a campaign on indiegogo.com to help raise the initial funds to buy bulk t-shirts and candles. Once those costs are covered, remaining funds will be donated to DogsBite.org.
Kaylie's family, the Bakers, was unaware of how serious and widespread this problem was until their own child was attacked by a pit bull. The candlelight vigil being held in October has several goals. The family wishes to honor and remember the victims and their families -- both human and animal; to increase awareness of the growing frequency of these attacks; and to raise donations for DogsBite.org, an organization that has been a "source of strength and support for the Bakers and for so many other families," states the campaign web page.
The Bakers also hope that people all over the country will be part of the vigil by having a candle lit for their loved ones: friends, family and pets.
The fundraising campaign, Support Kaylie's Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Dangerous Dogs & Get a T Shirt! started on June 22 and will run for just over three weeks -- July 17. Donors have a choice of "perks," for instance, for a $10 donation a person can have an LED candle lit on their behalf during the vigil. For a $30 donation, a person will receive a vigil t-shirt along with a candle lighting at the event. There are six different perks to choose from. Early donations are to help buy the bulk order of t-shirts and candles for the October candlelight vigil.
Help Kaylie's family light up the night with vigil candles on October 26!
Help Kaylie's family light up the night with vigil candles on October 26!
Visit the fundraising campaign web page
About DogsBite.org
DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims' group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. Through our work, we hope to protect both people and pets from future attacks. Our website, www.dogsbite.org, was launched in October 2007 and contains a wide collection of data to help policymakers and citizens learn about dangerous dogs. Our research focuses on pit bull type dogs. Due to selective breeding practices that emphasize aggression and tenacity, this class of dogs negatively impacts communities the most. Our website hosts important dog bite studies, U.S. dog bite fatalities and other key bibliographies. In the Legislating Dogs portion of our site, we offer examples of breed-specific laws (state-by-state) and documentation of the constitutionality of these laws. The Victim Realities section provides a glance into the unforgettable stories victims leave behind and much more. DogsBite.org operates out of Austin, Texas and can be contacted via: 512-650-8510 or press@dogsbite.org. Research contributions and active website participation stems from individuals that span the United States of America and across the world.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013 - Sacramento, Calif.
Please join Kaylie for prayer and to light a candle in Honor of the Victims of Dangerous Dogs. Visit this event's Facebook Event page.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
6:30 pm
Sacramento, Calif.
Steps of the State Capitol Building
Brought to you by
Protect Children from Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Supported by
DogsBite.org
Baker's Hay Man
Saturday, October 26, 2013
6:30 pm
Sacramento, Calif.
Steps of the State Capitol Building
Brought to you by
Protect Children from Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Supported by
DogsBite.org
Baker's Hay Man
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