The "Compassion In Action" Award is given annually by the Coalition to an individual who has demonstrated
commitment to helping animals and whose life embodies the award title, "Compassion In Action".
The "Compassion In Action"Award has been given to the following outstanding individuals:
Cathy Garner - 2002
Kirsten Gross - 2003
Betty Cochran - 2004
Jim Howell - 2005
Linda Guthrie - 2006
Kay Nelson - 2007
Brenda Mitchell - 2009
Janice Adams - 2010
Gini & Bill Richardson - 2011
2003 Recipient of the "Compassion In Action"Award Kirstin Gross, Director of the Madera County Animal Shelter.
Cathy Garner, center, Director of Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation Services, receives the Coalition's first "Compassion In Action" Award in 2002.
Brenda Mitchell is given the 2009 "Compassion In Action" Award by prior recipients Kay Nelson (left) of Noah's Friends Animal Sanctuary and Linda Guthrie (right) of Animal Rescue of Fresno.
Coalition Board Member John Hinton with Kathy Scheer who accepted a special Coalition Award given to Lynea Lattanzio of Cat House on the Kings at Super Adoption 2009.
Jim Howell, 2005 recipient of the "Compassion In Action" Award (and Super Adoption Site Logistics Coordinator) poses with Super Adoption Committee Member Barbara Rodiek.
Gini & Bill Richardson
honored with 2011 Award!
John Hinton presents the 2010 "Profiles in Courage" Award to Teri Rockhold of Kings County Animal Services. Teri has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of animals in Kings County.
Janice Adams, right, receives the 2010 "Compassion In Action" Award from the 2009 recipient, Brenda Mitchell of Animal Compassion Team.
"Compassion In Action" and other Coalition Awards
Gini Richardson, left, accepts the 2011 "Compassion In Action" Award from 2010 recipient, Janice Adams.
The Coalition was pleased to honor long time animal advocates Gini and Bill Richardson with the 2011 "Compassion In Action" award. The Richardsons have been working to help valley animals for more than 35 years and presently care for abused animals with an emphasis on those who are handicapped. Gini has been a tireless advocate for anti-cruelty laws and has helped to enact many key California laws. Bill saved countless animals from extreme cruelty in his work as a Deputy with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office and now designs and builds prosthetics and wheelchairs for animals which are donated to animals in need through their Willie Wheels Program.
Gini and Bill's work caring for survivors of animal abuse is detailed on their website, www.pixiepony.com. You can support the Richardson's work through the nonprofit organization Animal Health and Safety Associates/Pixie Projects. Learn more about their work by visiting their website, www.pixiepony.com.
Thank you, Gini and Bill, for inspiring all of us to do more for those who need our help!
THE BIG FIX
a spay-neuter assistance project of the
Central Valley Coalition for Animals
