July 17, 2011 Day of Service Scheduled for Casey Feldman’s “Angelversary”
Casey and Nikki at Ridley Creek State Park in Oct. 2008
To honor Casey Feldman’s memory, another day of service has been scheduled for Casey’s second “angelversary” on Sunday, July 17th. Locally, service will take place again at Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals, a nonprofit no-kill animal shelter in Radnor, Pa. Volunteers will work from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with service ranging from insulating an attic, working on a new outdoor doggie play area and indoor administrative tasks, for those preferring an air conditioned environment. Lunch will be provided, as will optional tours of the shelter.
Casey’s brother, Brett (front), with Bob Gibson, Stephen Kennedy and Jason Spector painting at Francisvale last July 17th
Casey was an animal lover, having everything from chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, lizards, fish, turtles, and of course, cats and dogs while growing up. She was a big advocate of adoption and all of the household pets were strays and adoptees in need of a home. Even the chickens were left over from the local 4-H. The family German Shepards all came from German Shepard Rescue of Southeastern Pa, which included a beautiful tribute to Casey in their Summer 2009 Newsletter.
Casey missed the family cats and dog while away at college and made time to volunteer at a no-kill shelter, Animal Haven, in NYC where she would love up the kitties and walk the dogs. The first puppy received by Animal Haven after Casey’s death was named “Casey” in her honor.
Some 40 volunteers offered their services last year at Francisvale on the first anniversary of Casey’s death. Within an approximate 6 hour period, the entire interior of the facility was painted. Friends and family agreed that it was a fun a fitting tribute to Casey’s life and memory. Additional service included feeding the homeless in Philadelphia, making and serving dinners at the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago, cleaning up the parks in Springfield, PA and volunteering at Beacon Animal Shelter in Ocean View, N.J.
The Ceffaratti family wore their pink “I Brake for Pedestrians” shirts as they fed the homesless in Philadelphia last July 17th
As last year, family and friends outside of the local area, or who want to perform service elsewhere in Casey’s memory are invited to do so. Please remember to send in your photos if you will be volunteering somewhere other that at Francisvale.
The day will conclude with a reception at the Feldman home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
All are welcome to share the day with family and friends at Francisvale or at the Feldman home in the evening. To RSVP, respond to the events listed on the Casey Feldman Network site or, email [email protected].
Related Posts & Links:
A Day of Service and Remembrance on Casey Feldman’s First “Angelversary” – July 17, 2010
Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals
German Shepard Rescue of Southeastern Pennsylvania – Tribute to Casey Feldman
Animal Haven, NYC (see the puppy named after Casey)
Casey Feldman 14 minute memorial video (which includes footage at Animal Haven)
Casey & her Cousin Chris’ dog Sasha in 2007
Three of the four Feldman family cats
