Run Day: September 12, 2026 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.
Every flight represents hope. Every passenger has a story. And every adoption is a reminder of what is possible when communities come together.
One of those second chances belongs to Banjo. When Banjo arrived in Jackson, he was timid, skittish, and unsure of the world around him. Like so many shelter dogs, he simply needed a chance. Today, Banjo is a completely different dog.
He’s an adventurous hiking partner, a camping companion, a rafting buddy, and even joins his owner at work, where he helps create a calm, welcoming space for therapy clients. The dog who was once afraid of people and new experiences now eagerly greets new friends, loves cuddles, and approaches each day with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
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.
Odin is a happy Jackson dog – he loves to frolic on trails, and stop and smell the flowers. He loves to be snuggled up next to you and we’ve yet to meet a person he doesn’t like. He’s the best dog 💛
“Every time I fly, I see the difference one flight can make, not just for the animals onboard, but for the families waiting to love them. Adopting a few myself was just my way of joining in on the joy we help create.” Dr. Rork and Margaret
Cosha is a wonderful addition to our family and a sweetheart. She makes friends with all the humans and dogs at the local dog park and serves as a wonderful running/walking partner. We are so lucky to have her in our family and so thankful for your organization helping her find us.
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.
