Supporting KC PAWS Dog Rescue and Midwest Transplant Network in memory of Paul Chaney

Starting in 2025, there are now 3 ways you can support our cause. Read more below.

Register

Join us for our annual Fitness Fundraiser! 100% of your registration fee supports KC PAWS Dog Rescue and Midwest Transplant Network. Sign up and get ready to break a sweat!

Fundraise

Already registered for the event, but want to do even more? We like your style! Sign up to be a peer-to-peer fundraiser and spread the good word.

Donate

Can’t make it to the gym with us, but still want to support the cause? We’ll do the pushups for you! We appreciate your generosity.

FAQs

  • 100% of your donation directly supports KC PAWS, a local canine rescue and sanctuary, and Midwest Transplant Network. 90% is given to KC PAWS, which is immediately put to work helping KC PAWS with expenses including veterinary costs for spay, neuter, and bigger medical expenses that come with dogs rescued from neglect and abuse. As you know, Paul was an organ donor hero. We contribute 10% of funds raised to support the life saving work of Midwest Transplant Network.

  • Every dollar counts! By choosing a sponsorship level, you know exactly how your dollars will impact our mission: 

    • Diamond PAWS $500 - Full intake vetting and a full month of day-to-day care, receive a monthly update on the dog you are sponsoring. Name on plaque on the kennel you sponsored.

    • Platinum PAWS $300 - Intake vaccines, spay or neuter, and microchip. Name plaque on the kennel you sponsored.

    • Golden PAWS $150 - Intake vaccinations and heartworm test.

    • Silver PAWS $100 - Basic vaccinations.

    • Bronze PAWS $50 - Treats and food. 

  • We are all about fun and community! Don’t want to participate in any of the events? Feel free to be a cheerleader for our walkers, runners, and competitors. You can participate in one, some, all, or be a cheerleader.

  • We’re hard at work setting this up for you to participate. Check back soon!

  • We do love animals! However, we do not encourage bringing your dog as the heat can be hard on them. Also, dogs can be unpredictable when meeting new friends. You can share your love with the adoptables of KC PAWS, who will be on site that day for pets and play.

  • The Paul Chaney Fitness Fundraiser

    Saturday, June 21st, 7:30 - 11:30 am

    The Foundation, Westport

    3800 Summit St., KC Mo 64111

  • A 5K is a 3.2 mile route set up to walk or run at your own pace. We know everyone has different fitness goals and we want you to do your personal best. With that in mind, we are setting up an alternate 1 mile loop. In addition, The Foundation has treadmills indoors for those who want a more finely tuned pace.

  • Yes! We will have water and Gatorade on-site for all events and throughout the 5K and 1-mile routes. These routes are staffed with volunteers ready and waiting with cold water and Gatorade. Water, Gatorade, and ice are sponsored by Cosentino’s Brookside Market.