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For participating in The 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

Anita Smith

Raised: $2,421.59
Goal: $1,800.00
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Dogs for Better Lives

Total raised: $12,742.41

Goal: $25,200.00

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My Story…

Hello Friends and Family!

Thank you for visiting my page! 


As you all know, two of the things closest to my heart are dogs and running—though rarely at the same time!


This year, as I have been maneuvering my own life stuff, I have become even MORE acutely aware of the power of dogs: their companionship, loyalty, love, and unwavering devotion. I know how

fortunate I am to have three! Life is hard, and not everyone has a dog or easy access to resources to better manage their challenges and disabilities.


As I have been pushing myself to gain ground—both in my mind and on the pavement—to improve myself and make a difference in the world, I decided to run for a Charity Team at the Falmouth Road Race which takes place on Sunday, August 16th. 


Participating on behalf of Dogs for Better Lives brings together some of my life’s passions: dogs, running, and Tikkun Olam(repairing the world). 


Thank you SO much for supporting me and my run and of course, this incredible organization! 


Fingers crossed that it’s not a “Triple H” day and that afterwards, the wait at 

Papa Gino’s is not toooo long!


XOX 

Anita &

Hudson, Winnie & BOOMPAH Leoni !


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Description

Dogs for Better Lives trains and places Assistance Dogs free of charge with deaf or hard-of-hearing adults, children diagnosed with autism, and licensed professionals working with vulnerable communities so people with disabilities can lead safer and more independent lives. Our Northeast Training Campus opened in 2022 in Falmouth, and we're very excited to have a team of runners in the 53rd Falmouth Road Race, for a fourth year!

The average cost to train a service dog is $54,000 but we place our dogs at zero cost to our clients. Every dollar you raise for Dogs for Better Lives will go programmatic expenses.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jul 30 The SuperStars🌟 It takes a special person to train through the summer humidity just to be a voice for animals who don't have one. We are so proud of you! $55.35
Jul 27 Orlaith McCarthy Estes & Keith Estes Proud of you Anita! Enjoy! Undisclosed amount
Jul 26 Lisa K $28.10
Jul 23 Whitney Schroeder Good luck, Anita! Thank you for supporting such a great cause. Dogs truly are the best! Love, Whitney and Nixon (my doggo) $28.10
Jul 23 Joe & Marylee Schroeder From one dog lover to another- Good luck at Falmouth Anita😘 $109.85
Jul 22 Kari Devlin Love supporting care for dogs and Anita! $273.35
Jul 22 Hailey Dogs really do make the world go round ❤️❤️ Undisclosed amount
Jul 22 Chris & Kathleen What an amazing organization! Go Anita!! $109.85
Jul 20 Justin What a GREAT cause - good luck and love you Mom!! $28.10
Jul 20 Olive and her Humans Undisclosed amount