WILD About CROW raises over $1M
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife raised more than $1 million at its annual fundraiser, “WILD About CROW,” on Jan. 26 at the Burroughs Home and Gardens in Fort Myers. The funds will go toward the $2 million project to rebuild its Sea Turtle Complex on Sanibel that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Sanibel residents Bill and Laurie Harkey donated $750,000 to the fundraising efforts to jumpstart the evening. More than an additional $250,000 was raised. Attendees donned their animal print attire, and the theme and decor were focused on turtles. Hosted by ABC7 anchor Jen Stacy, bidding on silent and live auction items contributed to the funds raised. Attendees received a limited edition Tunaskin shirt with Sanibel artist Myra Robert’s original art of a sea turtle, special to CROW.