LEWISTON – The Idaho Animal Rescue Network has been nominated and selected to receive the “Spirit of Idaho” award from U.S. Senator Mike Crapo. IARN will be presented the award on October 27.
The Spirit of Idaho Award was created by Crapo in 2000 to honor the acts of service by Idahoans for their commitment to improving their community and serving their fellow citizens. Since the award’s inception, Crapo has presented more than 600 Spirit of Idaho Awards.
The ceremony will be held at Fur Family Cinema in Lewiston (3323 10th Street) beginning at 1:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
“The ldaho Animal Rescue Network is a community organization. lt takes many people to make it work, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the LC Valley,” said Director Jenna Redheart. “The Great Danes case is a great example of teamwork. The Nez Perce County Sheriffs Office, Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston Fire Department, Fur Family Cinema, Southway Animal Clinic, Riverview Animal Clinic, Lewis Clark Animal Shelter, multiple other animal rescues and community volunteers worked together and made this case a success. We received donations from local community members and from around the nation. Because of the community, the Great Danes will have a better life.”
