WAHOO – Eleven teams raced around Wahoo on Saturday afternoon, March 5th, looking for clues and solving puzzles to compete for cash prizes and raise money for the Wahoo Dog Park.
The first annual Road Rally Scavenger Hunt for was a huge success according to organizers. The event raised $4,291.71, plus there was a surprise donation of $25,000 to surpass the fundraising goal set for the dog park.
Linda Little presented the donation on behalf of her family to the dog park committee at the end of the event, saying, “Let’s end this!” as the money brought the fundraising campaign over the $75,000 target.
SCLP Marketing Director Stacy Ideus, who is also a member of the dog park committee, said they are grateful for the generous donation from the Little family.
“It was phenomenal,” she said.
The hunt began and ended at Hilltop Country Club. After registering, the teams – made up of four, five or six individuals – started the race by solving a crossword puzzle about dog breeds. They then found their first clue in the clubhouse and headed out the door.
The destinations were determined by solving clues. The teams raced to locations in the Wahoo area like Lake Wanahoo, the dog park, Saunders County Fairgrounds and a handful of local businesses. They had to complete videos and take photos that can be accessed on Instagram at #wahoodogparkroadrally.
It took about three hours to complete the race. Team Pajama, headed up by Little, returned in 2 hours and 34 minutes to take first place.
The $200 first place prize and $100 prize for second place were donated back to the dog park fund, Ideus reported.
When the teams finished the race, they returned to Hilltop to compete in fun games and indulge in chili cheese dogs with all the fixings, courtesy of Dave and Becky Henke.
Read more about the dog park and event here, and checkout photos from their event on the Wahoo Dog Park Facebook page here!
This came into us from The Ashland Gazette, Suzi Nelson is the managing editor of the Wahoo Newspaper. Reach her via email at suzi.nelson@wahoonewspaper.com.
