Pat's Walk for Paws-ability | Presented by the Institution for Savings

Step out from June 1-30 for MRFRS's 26th annual Strut for Strays!

The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's Strut for Strays Virtual Challenge will take you on a 20-mile journey through Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury, retracing MRFRS’s history and accomplishments along the way.

Each time you complete a distance-based exercise such as walking in your neighborhood, running, cycling or swimming, you log your mileage to advance along with the Strut for Strays map.

You'll complete the challenge with a group of feline lovers you'll also be able to see advance along the map.

Get moving with MRFRS's Strut for Strays Virtual Challenge today! You can fundraise to earn a special edition Strut t-shirt, hoodie and medal, but best of all you'll be a part of making paws-abilities come true for cats in need.


CREATE PAWS-ABILITIES FOR CATS IN NEED

Earn a medal, t-shirt or hoodie!

Celebrate your achievement with a Strut for Strays Virtual Challenge finisher's medal which you'll receive if you complete the challenge by June 30.

And, you can earn this year's Strut t-shirt and hoodie by fundraising for cats in need.*

Every individual who raises at least $300 will get the coveted hoodie, and those raising $50 will receive a Strut t-shirt. Raise $500 to get both the zip-up hoodie and the t-shirt!

*If you prefer to purchase a t-shirt or hoodie, you have the option to do so when registering for the challenge.

Virtually travel through MRFRS's history

The "My Virtual Mission" mobile app will map your progress on a virtual 20 mile route through Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury. Every time you add a workout, you advance on the map.

You can enter an activity into the app either by manually entering its distance or by syncing your activities from your favorite fitness tracker or smartwatch.

Not only can you see your avatar and others on the map, but you can also explore your virtual surrounding on Street or Satellite View as you advance along the Strut for Strays route.

Unlock virtual postcards

Receive virtual postcards when you reach certain milestones.

Each postcard contains interesting information about MRFRS's history and programs. Your postcards are waiting for you along the Strut for Strays route.

There are so many reasons to Strut for Strays...

Step Up to Help Cats

This is a meaningful chance for you to create paws-abilities for local cats and families who continue to depend on MRFRS for medical care, food and shelter.

Create your own timeline

Begin your virtual journey on or after June 1 and complete the challenge depending on your exercise type/fitness level by June 30.

Move Your Way

Any distance-based activity such as walking, running, cycling or elliptical can count toward reaching the finish line.

Views Along Your Virtual Walk

ENTER THE STRUT FOR STRAYS VIRTUAL CHALLENGE

Entry + Finishers Medal | $30

  • This is the 1st item
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  • Entry into the challenge
  • 2021 Strut Finishers medal
  • Virtual postcards along the way
  • Track progress on the mobile app
  • Street View of your virtual location
  • Medal dispatched on completion

Entry + Medal + T-shirt | $80

  • This is the 1st item
  • This is the 2nd item
  • Entry into the challenge
  • 2021 Strut Finishers medal
  • Virtual postcards along the way
  • Track progress on the mobile app
  • Street View of your virtual location
  • 2021 Strut for Strays unisex t-shirt

Entry + Medal + Hoodie| $330

  • This is the 1st item
  • This is the 2nd item
  • Entry into the challenge
  • 2021 Strut Finishers medal
  • Virtual postcards along the way
  • Track progress on the mobile app
  • Street View of your virtual location
  • 2021 Strut for Strays unisex hoodie

Entry + All Strut Swag! | $530

  • This is the 1st item
  • This is the 2nd item
  • Entry into the challenge
  • 2021 Strut Finishers medal
  • Virtual postcards along the way
  • Track progress on the mobile app
  • Street View of your virtual location
  • 2021 Strut unisex t-shirt & hoodie


To have a successful Strut for Strays, we need your help!

You can create your fundraising page now in preparation for the June challenge.

If you've earned the t-shirt or hoodie by May 31, we'll have your gear ready for you to finish out your walk in June.


Sign Up to Fundraise

Interested in sponsoring the Strut?

Please contact steph@mrfrs.org to learn more about the opportunities available to help underwrite the cost of MRFRS’s life-saving programs and receive recognition and publicity for your company, yourself or in memory of a special cat who touched your life.