Meridian Kiwanis Club of Columbus has extended its “Coolest Pet” contest, which seeks to raise money for local, state and national efforts to reduce infant mortality.
The contest has been extended until May 31, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, Dick Boyce, Meridian Kiwanis Club of Columbus member.
An awards party was planned at Upland Columbus Pump House, 148 Lindsey St., but it is unclear when it will be at this point, Boyce said.
The goal of the contest is to raise at least $12,000 for infant mortality initiatives for March of Dimes, Riley Children’s Foundation Be the Hope Now campaign and Healthy Communities’ Infant Mortality Prevention Team, Boyce said.
As of Monday morning, $3,405 had been raised.
The contest is being conducted online at gogophotocontest.com/meridiankiwanis2020.
