CT Kid Governor to be Honored

People and Pets, when we’re kinder to animals we’re kinder to people! And starting at an early age will ensure more kindness in this world! This year we’ve added a new category to our awards, kids making a difference in their community to create, promote and using their voice for animal advocacy. We couldn’t think of a better recipient for the Mark Twain Excellence in Service Award to a Youth than our newest Kid Governor!

Makhi Ettienne-Modeste who was elected on his Protecting Our Pets platform. His platform focuses on three points. Creating awareness and teaching kindness to fellow with graders, a marketing campaign that includes making posters to show kindness and donating and fundraising for shelters. He also enjoys playing with his dogs Blue and Paco! CLICK HERE for more info on Makhi!

We are also honored to have Lt Governor Bysiewicz and Department of agriculture’s Commissioner Hurlburt present this award!

About the event:

The Mark Twain House & Museum and Kenway’s Cause is presenting the Fifth Annual Bark Twain Bash, an evening of celebrating our four-legged friends! Proceeds to benefit Kenway’s Cause and the Mark Twain House & Museum. Saturday April 23, 2022 from 5pm to 9pm. 

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The evening includes a cash bar, food by David James Catering and special guests, including Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz and the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture Bryan Hurlburt, Mia Phinney from Mia’s Mission and more. We will be presenting special awards to special animal friends, and animals themselves. The event is hosted by iHeartMedia’s Renee DiNino and Buzz Engine’s Jacques Lamarre with a special presentation by Pieter Roos, Executive Director. 

For more details and to see the list of this years recipients CLICK HERE