Run Day: September 6, 2025 at Jackson Elementary School Fields on Willow Street
We’re proud to once again partner with the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for Old Bill’s Fun Run, and this year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the local heroes making it all possible.
When the giving season opens, it is easy to become a donor. Simply select Dog Is My CoPilot, determine how much you wish to give, and make one donation to the Community Foundation for the total amount. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated and contribute to a large collective impact.
In collaboration with our incredible friends at the Animal Adoption Center, Dog Is My CoPilot has been flying shelter pets to safety and new beginnings many of which land right here in Jackson Hole. Thanks to the compassion of the Teton County community, these animals now live their best lives in loving homes, hiking the Tetons, snuggling by the fireplace, and becoming part of the families they were always meant for.
Our rescue missions wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our local volunteer pilots. Dr. Peter Rork, our founder and chief pilot, continues to lead the charge, flying thousands of miles each week. He’s joined by Dr. Brent Blue and Tim Riley, both based right here in Teton County, who generously donate their time and expertise to fly rescue missions that change lives for both animals and the families who adopt them.
At just 10 weeks old, Peanut boarded our plane with her tiny tail wagging, not knowing she’d won the golden ticket to a new life in the Tetons. Peanut and her littermates were lovingly fostered by our Executive Director Kara Pollard and her family, learning puppy manners and what it means to be part of a family. And before they knew it, all three puppies were adopted into forever homes right here in the valley with the amazing support and coordination from the Animal Adoption Center.
Dozens of dogs and cats have landed safely in Teton County thanks to this community’s compassion where life saving fosters and adopters are waiting and every shelter pet is given the chance they deserve. We’re sharing a few special stories, like Ivy and Roxy, two beautiful big dogs who were once at risk of euthanasia but now have loving homes right here in Jackson.
Your donations through OBFR help fuel rescue flights, maintain our aircraft, and support the lifesaving partnerships we’ve built with groups like Animal Adoption Center and many others across the country.
When we come together, our local community, our pilots, our partners, and you, there’s no limit to the lives we can save.
Foxy Roxy’s new adopter couldn’t be a better match and home. It’s an older woman and Foxy Roxy was just curled up by her feet and they were so sweet together. Makes my heart so full as she is such a sweet dog and I’m so glad she found her person. Many thanks to you, your contact in Texas, and AAC for making it all possible!
We feel grateful that Maeve introduced Ivy to us. Danes are so special and Ivy is a super special dog. We feel blessed to have her with us. Thank you for what you did for her!
With a single gift to the Community Foundation during the Giving Season, donors contribute to as many nonprofits as they like, knowing these organizations will receive 100% of all gifts designated for them, as well as a partial matching grant from the Community Foundation.
You can become a donor through Old Bill’s Fun Run and support Dog Is My CoPilot to help reduce animal euthanasia in overcrowded shelters by ensuring that each pet has the chance to find a safe and loving home. By donating through Old Bill’s Fun Run during the giving season, the impact of each donor’s gift is augmented through the additional funding provided by Co-Challengers in the form of partial matching grants.
The Old Bill’s Challenge Grant structure was developed to provide partial matching grants that broadly support all participating organizations, as described below.
Up to $30,000 in gifts designated for specific organizations are eligible for partial matching grants.
The match percentage is variable and based upon the ratio of total eligible designated gifts to the total the Community Foundation raises in matching funds.
