NHSPCA: About the Society

News Release

Psychic Medium John Holland
Raises Over $30,000 For Seacoast Animals

April 28, 2009

Contact: Sheila E. Ryan
Director of Development and Marketing
New Hampshire SPCA
Phone: (603) 772-2921 ext. 106
Or
Contact: Candi Enman
Director of Development
Cocheco Valley Humane Society
Phone: (603) 749-5322 ext.106

The New Hampshire SPCA and Cocheco Valley Humane Society, announced today that the event held on Tuesday, April 21 was a tremendous success. John Holland, internationally renowned psychic medium, performed at the South Church in Portsmouth to a sold out crowd of 500 people and raised over $30,000 to benefit homeless animals.

Mr. Holland approached the two animal welfare organizations that serve the Greater Seacoast, in November of last year with an offer to hold the event. His love for his own dog, Koda, had inspired him to help the homeless animals of the Seacoast area. Over the ensuing months, Mr. Holland and his staff planned, organized and promoted the event entirely. The result was a fabulous evening with music by African drumming band Fote', five hundred like minded people energizing the room, a forty-five minute talk by John Holland followed by over two hours of Mr. Holland's demonstration of his keen skill in connecting and communicating with loved ones on the Other Side.

Representatives, board members and volunteers of both agencies worked on the night of the event to help make it a fantastic success.

During this time when many charities are seeing a dip in donations, it was a gift to have Mr. Holland bring his time, talent and followers to an event to benefit the animals.

"We are definitely seeing more animals coming in, and with kitten season just about to begin, this event couldn't have been more perfectly timed," said Sheila Ryan, Director of Development and Marketing for the NHSPCA. "We are bracing for a tough year and we don't really know what tomorrow may bring. We are so grateful to John for his generosity."

Candi Enman, CVHS' Director of Development, added, "With more animals being abandoned or surrendered by their owners these days, there is an even greater need for our services. Through his overwhelming kindness and philanthropy, Mr. Holland has helped more deserving animals get their second chance."

Mr. Holland donated 100% of the net proceeds of the event equally to the benefiting agencies.

"It's always so amazing and wonderful when someone wants to help," said Lisa Dennison, Executive Director of the NHSPCA. "Our deepest thanks to John, it was an incredible evening."

"I was happy to help. I believe that we are connected to animals, just as we are to each other," said Mr. Holland. "Animals teach us so many things about enjoying life and unconditional love. We should do everything we can to help."

About New Hampshire SPCA
The New Hampshire SPCA is a community resource center that provides animal adoption, education, investigation and sheltering services in a professional and compassionate way. The Adoption Center is open from 11 am - 4pm on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and closed on Wednesday. For more information about the NHSPCA, visit www.nhspca.org or call 603-772-2921.

About Cocheco Valley Humane Society
Cocheco Valley Humane Society is a community-funded, non-profit animal welfare organization. The Society's mission is to provide quality, compassionate care and shelter to our animals, in partnership with educating the community concerning animal treatment and welfare. New Adoption Center hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday. To learn more about CVHS' community programs and services, please visit www.cvhsonline.org or call (603) 749-5322.

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