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#InspiredByWes Global Clean-up Effort

Help us make a global impact!

Did you know that 80% of marine pollution comes from land-based sources?

Did you know that 6.5 million tons of litter enter the world's oceans each year?

Did you know worldwide, 100,000 marine mammals and turtles are killed annually by plastic litter?


Wes' final wish was to inspire others to keep our waters clean and save the wildlife. It is our mission to keep his legacy alive. Let The Wes Strong Foundation know that you too are #InspiredByWes. Plan your own #InspiredByWes clean-up in your community. Notify us of your upcoming event, and we will share it on social media. Be sure to let us know your findings once the event has passed. With your help, we can make it a global movement so our animals no longer have to suffer. Let's make a difference! 


Reference: World Ocean Network, Pollution - Facts and Figures, https://www.worldoceannetwork.org/won-part-6/carem-wod-2014-4/thematic-resources-pollution/facts-figures-pollution/

scheduled community clean-ups

April 24th - Newport News Park, Newport News, VA

Who? Everyone welcome!

What? Family-friendly clean-up event 

Where? Meet at the Peace Garden in Newport News Park

When? Saturday, April 24th @ 10:30am

Why? April is Earth Month!

Point of Contact: Amanda Danna


*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary.

April 24th - Yorktown Beach, Yorktown, VA

 Who? Everyone welcome!

What? Family-friendly clean-up event 

Where? Meet at the fountain near the parking garage at Yorktown Beach

When? Saturday, April 24th @ 10:30am

Why? April is Earth Month!

Point of Contact: Krista Pak


*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary. 

April 24th - Seaford Elementary School, Seaford, VA

Who? Everyone welcome!

What? Family-friendly clean-up event 

Where? Meet at the front entrance near the bulldog at Seaford Elementary

When? Saturday, April 24th @ 10:30am

Why? April is Earth Month!

Point of Contact: Stephanie Freeman


*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary. 

April 24th - Huntington Beach, Newport News, VA

Who? Everyone welcome!

What? Family-friendly clean-up event 

Where? Meet in the parking lot closest to the James River Bridge at Huntington Beach

When? Saturday, April 24th @ 11:00am

Why? April is Earth Month!

Point of Contact: Terrie Baumgardner 


*NOTE* Please bring your own trash pickers, buckets, gloves, water, proper attire, etc. Trash bags will be provided. Everyone should follow CDC social distancing and mask guidelines as necessary. 

organize a clean-up in your area

Planning an #InspiredByWes Clean-up?

we collect supplies for our local wildlife rehabbers!

Needed Supplies:

FOOD ITEMS: 

Pro plan canned dog food (puppy and grain-free)

Purina kitten dry food, Purina puppy chow (red bag preferred)

Baby food (chicken, sweet potato), Cheerios

Baby food dry cereal

Unsalted raw peanuts, walnuts (halves), pecans (halves)

Hard shell nuts

Fresh/frozen chicken/turkey (any part or whole)

Fruit (apples, pears, grapes, berries)

Veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, squash, zucchini, brussel sprouts)

Large water bottles

Sunflower seeds, wild bird seed

Peanut butter, natural applesauce 

Calf Manna (Tractor Supply)

Frozen mice from Rodent Pro

Cracked corn, dried corn on the cob


CLEANING SUPPLIES:

Liquid anti-bacterial hand soap

Bleach, Clorox wipes, Dawn dish soap

Laundry detergent, kleenex

Paper towels, trash bags


TREATMENT/HOUSING SUPPLIES:

Heating pads w/o auto shut off

Reptile heaters

Exo Terra repti glo 5.0 bulbs

Pet carriers (plastic air kennels)

Heavy stoneware animal bowls

Large metal cages - bunny, ferret, parrot, etc.

Disposable pie tins

Pet hammocks, nesting boxes/cubes


MEDICAL SUPPLIES:

Medical scales, flavorless pedialyte, q-tips, cotton balls

Latex & nitrile surgical gloves (med/large)

O-ring syringes - assorted sizes

Bandaging materials, ziploc bags

Capstar (less than 25lbs) and Advantage (large dog)


RESCUE, TRANSPORT, MISC. SUPPLIES:

Towels, receiving blankets

training pee pads

People disposable bed pads

Hot hands hand warmers




Learn More

 The Wes Strong Foundation represents who Wes was and what he loved. Since it is our mission to carry out his legacy, we also strive to support the environment and the wildlife that lives within it. In addition to grants, we also collect commonly used and greatly needed supplies for the local wildlife rehabbers of Hampton Roads all year round. These individuals are licensed volunteers who rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife in our area. 

Contact us to donate supplies

HAMPTON ROADS/ PENINSULA/EASTERN SHORE WILDLIFE HOTLINES

Found an animal in distress or injured? Reach out a local rescue group below:


Tidewater Wildlife Rescue

 (757)255-8710


Evelyn's Wildlife Refuge

 (757)434-3439


Tidewater Rehabilitation (TREE)

 (757)235-3189


Second Chance Wildlife

 (757)323-6627


Nature's Nanny Wildlife

 (757)714-5093


Wild Baby Raccoon Rescue 

(757)650-3995


Altons' Keep Wildbird Rescue 

(757)416-4098


Wildlife Response 

(757)543-7000


Wildlife ER & Education 

(757)442-4774/(757)710-3637

submit your findings

#InspiredByWes Clean-up Data Entry

Please email photos to Support@Wesstrong.org

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