Elsie’s Barnyard is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the hearts, minds, and souls of children and families facing medical and developmental challenges through meaningful interactions …
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GALLERY: Fashion, Fur & Fun at Uptown Animals
Uptown Animals Fashion Show judges (from left) Tasha Schuh, Kayleen Jakes and Brian Nadeau confer during the June 1 show at the Pierce County Fairgrounds. The show benefited Elsie’s Barnyard, a nonprofit dedicated to serving families of children with special needs and adverse medical conditions.
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This little girl and her llama were one of many entries at the Elsie’s Barnyard Uptown Animals Fashion Show June 1. Thanks to ticket sales, sponsorships, and a robust silent auction, Elsie’s Barnyard raised over $17,800, helping to ensure that all their programs and services remain free for the families they serve.
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Mandy Fleming, founder of Elsie’s Barnyard, and her family at the Uptown Animals Fashion Show fundraiser, held June 1 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds.
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Uptown Animals Fashion Show judges (from left) Tasha Schuh, Brian Nadeau and Kayleen Jakes with first-place winner Lucy Karlson and her llama Calico dressed as Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter. Kinsley Brenner and mini horse Jake took second dressed as a field of flowers and butterfly, while Jenny Langness from Ugly Dog Therapy and her crew took third with King Frederick James the dog dressed as a lumberjack.
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Elsie Fleming, the inspiration behind Elsie’s Barnyard, takes a ride at the Uptown Animals Fashion Show.
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Participants had the chance to compete for prizes with their dressed up animals.
Elsie’s Barnyard is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the hearts, minds, and souls of children and families facing medical and developmental challenges through meaningful interactions with animals and nature. Our programs remove barriers to care, such as cost and location, by offering services at no charge and within the community.
For more information about “Babies at the Barnyard” and how to participate, visit www.elsiesbarnyard.com or follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/Elsies.Barnyard/.