Another Wild & SASY! Benefit--The Girls are at it again!

Yikes as I opened up  August on my calendar, I found myself staring at myself. Yes, Professional Speaker Author and Miss August?  Had I really done that? Taken off my clothes with only the  bare essentials shielded by a passing fish and turtle photographed off Costa Rica's Cocos Island?  When I said "Yes", I thought to myself well who knows?  One day I will be sitting in my rocker and some young person might inquire if I had been "Wild in my Day?" or intellectually  challenge me (let's hope so) by asking what had I done  to make the world a better place?  I chuckled thinking of their reaction as this nice, gray haired, old lady they are talking to suddenly jumps out of her rocker and  whips out the 2007 Wild and SASY Calendar Girls!  14 International Women living in Costa Rica  "Baring All To Stop Animal Suffering"

The SASY calendar became a labor of love last year and a huge fund raising success for God's 4 legged creatures amidst Costa Rica's natural paradise.   Indeed Thanks to Cafe Britt, our key Calendar sponsor and a  network of businesses and volunteers, in 2007, SASY was able to sponsor spaying and neutering clinics in poor barrios throughout Costa Rica, improve facilities at  animal shelters and  launch an educational program in schools on the importance of ethical treatment of animals.  It all begins with the children.  Note:  for those of you who live outside of Costa Rica, there is a huge population of abandoned and abused animals here.  If Barry didn't threaten marital conflict, I would surely be running a half-way house filled with the dogs and cats I see wandering along the roadway.  I have a combined family of 5 right now, 4 of which are "rescue" animals.     So you feel bad and want to help---hoping that the memory of leaving this stray one behind, will fade. But what else can you do?  A lot!   

No matter where you live, If you love animals, Help SASY at their Annual Fund raising Project!  Okay, this year the Calendar Girls are keeping their clothes on, but  rest assured there will be creative surprises for those who believe that there's a little "wild thing" in all of us. "Bow Wow News:     We sold out of our 2007 Wild and SASY calendars (minus a few rare and precious collector editions" available from yours truly for a Top Dog Donation.  Trust me! In 3 years, you'll make a fortune re-selling that calendar on EBAY!    So what's on tap for this year's benefit for man's best friends and felines?  A gala fund raiser will be held on  November 11th at Costa Rica's Hotel Intercontinental.    Endless Wine, Bocas, Music and an Incredible Auction of high end luxury items, travel packages, retail gifts, and dining experiences----All donated by those who love animals and want to help ease their suffering.

Do share this blog with any animal lover you know (Businesses and Individuals).

Plus Here are 5 "Wild Ways" to make a difference and Stop Animal Suffering!*  From Ajax, a cat we recently adopted at Casa Rein:

1)  Become a SASY Patron Sponsor at this year's November Fund raiser ( Amigo for $100.00  Man's Best Friend for $1000.00  or woo-hoo! Top Dog  at $5,000). Please write or call me directly for a VIP Sponsorship Package  Rosemary@gowildgogreat.com or 239-910-3354 (U.S)  393-6794 (Costa Rica).

2)  Donate a Luxury Item for our Grand Auction:  Perhaps you have a timeshare or vacation house or , a piece of designer jewelry,even a car or an amazing piece of art.  Perhaps you have a special service you can donate like dinner at your home, golf or tennis lessons or a medical service.    Imagine how great you'll feel knowing that the bid on your item which you will not miss, is easing the suffering of animals.

3)  Mark your Calendars and Spread the Word about the November 11th Event.  Endless Wines, Bocas, an amazing auction, entertainment and surprises.  Tickets are 12,500 colones $25.00   

4)  Volunteer:  Donate in-kind services such as printing, marketing, or working at one of our clinics in Costa Rica.

5)  It's Raining Cats and Dogs:  Ask people who  you do business with to donate a SASY gift in your name.  I have always believed that business owners need to support their community.  For those of you who have read the "Secret" or similar books on the law of attraction, you know it's just good Karma.

Mahatma Gandhi said  "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated"  So what are you waiting for? Go Wild! Go GREAT!  and Stop Animal Suffering Yes.

PS: If you show this to your 4 legged family member right now, watch and see their new trick:  Fetching your checkbook.

Visit SASY at www.sasycostarica.com

Rosemary Rein is a Professional Speaker, Business Consultant &  Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" and Miss August!  She is also serving as SASY's 2007 Volunteer Publicity Chair   www.gowildgogreat.com www.retreatscostarica.com