SR³ is partnering with the Des Moines Police Department to provide marine-themed stuffed animals — “Officer Orca,” “Sergeant Sea Otter,” “Captain Humpback,” and “Chief Seal” — to help comfort children they encounter in crisis. The proceeds from this event will go directly to work rescuing and protecting sick, injured or entangled marine animals in the Pacific Northwest.

With every $30 donation, supporters will be providing a stuffed animal to comfort a child and helping a marine animal in need, too! Donations can be made through SR³’s website.

Community members can also join SR³ and the Des Moines Police Department at the Des Moines Farmers' Market on Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SR³’s marine wildlife ambulance will be there with the stuffed animals inside for supporters to choose from and place inside a Des Moines Police Department car.

A big thank you to the local businesses sponsoring this effort, including the Quarterdeck, Des Moines and Normandy Park Rotary, John L. Scott Real Estate, and Doug Myers at Edward Jones!