As many of you know, we lost a valued member of our LACAC family on October 30, 2022, in a tragic accident. Our sweet, funny, and vibrant Nina Allen was one of a kind. Her heart, her smile, and her spirit will forever be ingrained in all that we do at the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center and in our entire Longview, TX, community. We know so many of you have grieved with us these past few months as we've tried to process her loss and move forward in a way that would make her proud. All of your kind gestures, words of encouragement, and the incredible outpouring of love we've received have truly shown what an impact Nina made on so many.
We've taken some time to reflect on Nina's life and what was important to her, and we've vowed to continue her path to LIVE with PURPOSE. Nina approached everything and everyone with an open mind and an open heart, and she gave all that she had to helping those in need. Our shelter family, along with her mom, Heather, have come up with some immediate ways to honor Nina's memory and continue her life's work to speak and act for those who need us. We officially rolled out #THENINAEFFECT campaign in February 2023. This is a call to action for ALL of US. We challenge you to approach each day like Nina-- LIVE with purpose. LOVE all around you. GIVE your time. HELP those who need a hand.
LIVE LIKE NINA, LOVE LIKE NINA.
Register for either the 5K Nature Run (or walk) or 1 Mile Nature Walk (dogs welcome). Our 2025 NINA event will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 10 AM at the breathtaking Campbell Woods on the outskirts of Longview off FM 449.
Make plans now to join us in a CELEBRATORY morning in nature, soaking in the fall foliage and crisp air with your 4-legged Best Friend honoring our dear friend Nina Lea Allen with our 5k Nature Trail Run and a 1 Mile Nature (Dog) Walk.
Kiddos can JOIN the FAMILY FOR OUR NINA'S NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT! AGES 4 AND UP. MUST BE ABLE TO WALK ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
Kids will be provided a Nature Map at sign-in where they can explore on the 1 Mile Walking trail, being on "the hunt" for simple yet special gratitude items capturing Nina's spirit. If all Nature items are discovered, 1 super cool prize will be awarded at the finish line.
Our 5K Nature Trail Run/1 Mile Walk is about Celebrating our Friend Nina, living in the moment and enjoying all the beauty that surrounds you. Our goal is for our participants to have a fun experience, together, as a family or amongst friends. We offer a chance to exercise, soak in the beautiful scenery that is Campbell Woods, and create memories. Bottom line, we want families and friends to grow closer together because of #THENINAEFFECT Run/Walk and truly appreciate the lasting impact Nina has on all of us. In addition to our Run/Walk, we will provide fun like yard games, face painting, temporary tattoos, live music by the incredibly talented Lulu Vantuckett welcoming friends of all ages (2 and 4-legged).