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The first ever fundraiser for the recently formed Grand Turk Chapter of the Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was a resounding success!

On Saturday, May 21, about 70 people — both residents and visitors — showed their support at the SandBar, which donated its facility to the cause and shared a portion of the bar proceeds with the TCSPCA.

Many hot dogs were consumed, as well as some unique drinks created by the SandBar specifically for the occasion. A number of people became members of the Grand Turk Chapter and also purchased T-shirts, hats, potcake calendars, and pet collars and toys.

TCSPCA Executive Director Susan Blehr travelled from Providenciales to thank everyone, offer the support of the Provo chapter and help with the event. A 50-50 raffle was held, and winner Sarah Noyes generously donated $100 of her $300 prize to the Grand Turk TCSPCA.

Supporters enjoyed live rake and scrape music performed by the High Tide band throughout the afternoon. Event supporters and sponsors included Blue Water Divers, Cool Beans, Circle G, DoIt Center, Grand Turk Meats, Margaritaville and Mr. Cee’s.

The TCSPCA thanked event creator and organizer Linda Squires and executive chef John Young, who slaved over a hot grill in the sunshine for over five hours to serve hot dogs to the hungry crowd.

The Grand Turk TCSPCA now has a shop that is open on cruise ship days as well as on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The shop is located on Duke Street just before it turns into Queen Street.

For more information about the Grand Turk TCSPCA, call chapter Chairman Stephanie Human at 247-6235.