Executive Director of Anita's Steven's Swan Humane Society Trisha Barone, talks about the success of their last fundraiser. It was a telethon; her goal was to raise 100K, and they ended up raising 115K. They are having a big event today (May 10, 2025) at Big Apple Music with Kountry Mike singing. Kountry Mike is from Watertown, performs in comedy shows during the fall, and also has a country album being released, which will be on sale Saturday. He has a lot of merchandise, and any sales from his album or merch, are donated to Anita's, and he also donates to our veterans. Trisha talks about the need for volunteers; they have a minimal budget , so she plans several monthly fundraisers. She is doing the job of 10 people. From her experience at Utica University, she knows what events work best to raise money. She has made a significant impact in a short amount of time.
