Jordan's Way brings fundraising events to Central Nebraska animal shelters

Jordan's Way returned to Central Nebraska this week, hosting livestreamed fundraising events at the Kearney Area Animal Shelter and Start Over Rover in Hastings and raising more than $10,000 at the Kearney event. Founder Kris Rotonda started the group after his dog Jordan died and the organization says it has worked with over 300 shelters and raised more than $14 million in total donations.

Jordan's Way, a national group that stages interactive fundraising events, returned to Central Nebraska this week. Founder Kris Rotonda led events in Kearney and Hastings. Rotonda began the organization after his dog Jordan died, and he has spent more than five years traveling to shelters. The Kearney livestream raised more than $10,000 and the Hastings visit marked the group's fourth time at Start Over Rover. Known details: - Jordan's Way made its second visit to Kearney and fourth visit to Hastings this week. - The Kearney Area Animal Shelter hosted a three-hour livestream that raised more than $10,000. - Livestream activities included eating bugs, getting slimed, pies to the face, and eggs to the head. - Volunteers said the events brought people out of their shells and created a lighthearted atmosphere, according to Chole Bales of the Kearney Area Animal Shelter. - Jordan's Way reports it has reached more than 300 shelters and brought in over $14 million in donations. - Founder Kris Rotonda says the group began after his dog Jordan, who had spent four years in a shelter, died of cancer. Summary: The events combined fundraising with interactive entertainment, producing donations and energizing volunteers and viewers. The organization notes a broad national reach and substantial cumulative donations. Undetermined at this time.