
1. Pals for Life will celebrate its 25th anniversary during a ”Silver Screen Celebration” on Friday, October 23, at Appleford in Villanova. The event will feature live and silent auctions, fabulous food and an open bar! For further information, call 610-687-1101 or email Paula@palsforlife. Ane Marie and Jim Duryea (left) held a party at their Berwyn home to kick off the upcoming 25th anniversary. Mark Freels (second right), president of the Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn Rotary Club, and Pals for Life president, Paula Kielich (right), joined them in a photo op during the preview event.
PALS FOR LIFE HOSTS “MEET THE PETS” EVENT
Pals For Life (PFL), celebrating 25 years of dedicated service of providing pet therapy visitations throughout the Delaware Valley, hosted a “Meet The Pets” event on August 26 at the home of the honorary chairpersons AneMarie and Jim Duryea to honor the patrons and sponsors of their upcoming Annual Benefit.
The event was attended by 60 patrons/supporters including Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn Rotary Club members who came to the event to support PFL with a $545 donation in lieu of their weekly meeting. The evening featured delicious fare created by AneMarie Duryea, and gave patrons/supporters an opportunity to meet many of the therapy pets that visit area nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and schools on behalf of PFL.
Patrons of the Annual Benefit are those who have donated generously to the event, and sponsors are those who are supporting a specific sponsorship need such as site location rental, catering, parking, postage, beverages, decorations and more.
The theme of this year’s benefit is A Silver Celebration of PFL’s 25th Anniversary. It will be held at 6:30 PM on Friday, October 22nd at Appleford Estate.
For more information on Pals For Life, “Meet The Pets,” or to receive an invitation to their Annual Benefit, contact Paula Kielich at (610) 687-1101.
Pals For Life, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has been serving the Delaware Valley since 1985. Its goal is to have pets and people help each other live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. For more information on Pals For Life, visit its website at www.palsforlife.org.

2. Pals For Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing companion animal programs to people such as the elderly, handicapped and mentally challenged, persons who need love, friendship and something warm and furry to hug. Pals For Life has been providing pet visitation and humane education programs throughout the Delaware Valley since 1985. Its mission is to have pets and people help each other to live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. Pals supporters and volunteers attending the preview party included (from left) Beverly Dotter, Susan Whitcomb, Becky Douglas and Joanne Gelbach.
Pals For Life, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has been serving the Delaware Valley since 1985. Its goal is to have pets and people help each other live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. For more information on Pals For Life, visit its website at www.palsforlife.org.

3. (From left) Sharon Eisenhour brought Bandit to the party and Kristen Abbott brought Bubbles! Paula Kielich and Carol Nutter joined them in the photo op.

4. Guests included (from left) Rich Scott, Carol Robinson, Mike Neeb and Sarah Gifford.

5. (Left) Carla Chieffo’s collie Ellie walked the red carpet during the preview event. Carol Nutter (right) joined Carla and Ellie on the red carpet!

6. Ron Dick and Sharon Natale (seated) chatted with Mark Freels and Andy Dohan (standing) during the preview event.

7. Pals for Life also provides ”Read to Rover” programs, where dogs are brought to libraries and schools. Children improve their literacy skills and self-esteem by reading to pets. Mary Jo Arnott (left) chatted with Karen Blackman with Daisy, a hounds mix, and Jackie Gilbert of Once and 4 all Carriages, an event sponsor.