In loving memory of Britty and her passion for animals...
At the Brittany Burge Foundation, we’re raising funds to help those in treatment with the care of their animals.
Our beautiful and courageous Brittany lost her battle with drug addiction on October 22, 2017. Britty loved her dog "George" so very much and often delayed treatment until she could arrange and/or afford the cost to kennel her four legged friend.
Addiction and chemical dependency have reached crisis proportions. We believe in doing our small part by supporting those in treatment by easing the burden of caring for their animals, raising awareness and helping to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction.
Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a difference in the lives of people battling the disease of addiction.
Walk for Hope 5K
2024 was such a success! We are so honored by all the love, support, and generosity. We were able to raise over $20,000! Thank you all so very much!
A Message from Barbara Burge
"Thank you to all who came out and braved the weather. Your love and support mean so much!!
And to everyone who were sponsors or made our basket raffle tables such a success... thank you!
Gold Sponsors:
Vandalia Wealth Mgt. – Justin Bonavitacola
The Tesone Family
The Fahler Family
Smokey and Frances Robinson
Silver Sponsors:
Concordia
The Hensler/Schmidt Family
Raffle Baskets Donated By:
Dr. Lynn Remington – Pens Tickets
Joe and Lexie Wukich-Nocito – Foursome at Olde Stonewall Golf Club
Beleza Medi-Spa
Dee Bender Housekeeping
John Vella Salon
Colby Robinson of Robinson Car Wash
Bryan Wynn of Original Eye
Zroni Pepperoni Rolls
Treesdale Golf and Country Club – Golf Foursome
Denise Mahan with Mary Kay
Craft Collective Salon Group
Heidelberg Materials – Pens Tickets
O'Neil Family – Solo Stove
Vibe Hair Salon
Ashlee Seger Solo Studios
Kristin and Henry Sheridan
Jessica Schmidt
Sue McClafferty and Dawn Knost
Thank You for the Delicious Items Donated By:
Starbucks
Soergel Orchards
Peace Love and Little Doughnuts
Three Dog Bakery
A heartfelt thank you to family friend, Henry Sheridan for sharing your story. You touched our hearts and your success is celebrated by all of us! We appreciate you helping to decrease the stigma and sharing great information and resources: jacobsladderbrookside.com, laurenswish.org and Rude Dude podcast with Cameron and Henry on Spotify
A huge thank you to Fr. Will Wuenschel of St. Aidan Parish for the Blessing of the Pets,
Photographer - Brittany Jones
Recovery Specialist - Michael Anthony
and Rick LeBeau, our celebrity AKC Judge for selecting the best of the dog costumes!
Your time and contributions are so very appreciated!
And a heartfelt thank you to my incredible, loving family. This wouldn't happen without you and I am so grateful!!"
Our Mission
The Brittany Burge Foundation is an advocator of the human-animal bond. The foundation gives peace of mind to those in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction by assisting with foster care or defraying kennel costs until their owners can be reunited with the companion animals that they love.
The Brittany Burge Foundation was created as a way to honor the life and legacy of my beautiful daughter. She had a huge heart and adored all animals (but most especially her dog, George). At the age of 27 she lost her ten year battle with bipolar disease and drug addiction.
We now strive to do our part in helping those battling the disease of addiction. While patients are in treatment, we assist with the care of their animals by defraying some of the kennel costs. Our decision making process is by need and available funds. We strive to ease the stress of in-patient treatment (in some small way), promote awareness, and help to de-stigmatize addiction and mental illness.
Request Assistance
If you are in need of our assistance, please click on and complete the "Download Require Information" and return via email to the Brittany Burge Foundation.
Thank you!
“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope”
Martin Luther
Testimonials
From the Source
"First and foremost, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me and Bear! You and your husband are awesome and you honor your daughter by helping people like me."