A Kamloops resident ran an ultramarathon to raise funds for a Tappen baby goat in need of a new prosthetic limb.

Zuri was six weeks old when she arrived at Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary after losing her left foot to frostbite. She has since had several surgeries and was fitted for a prosthetic limb but has since outgrown that one.

Jason Weiss ran his ultramarathon on Sunday, Nov. 15, to bring awareness to Zuri鈥檚 situation and the work that Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary is doing.

Weiss said he鈥檚 always had the goal of running a marathon to challenge himself, but he wanted to do it for a good cause.

鈥淚f I can also raise money while running, why not do it? It鈥檒l give me something to be motivated for,鈥� he said.

鈥�(The run) was very hard. But I trained very hard for it so I knew I could do it, but it was still a hard run.鈥�

What kept him going was the thought of doing it all for the animal sanctuary and Zuri.

Weiss said he admires owners Diane and Harry Nicholson and what they do at Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary. He added that they鈥檝e been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which was why he wanted to raise money for them and encourage others to donate to them.

He said the Nicholsons were ecstatic and grateful about the fundraiser.

鈥淚 just hope that while some of the money will go to Zuri鈥檚 needs, I hope it helps Twin Heart as a whole.鈥�

If you would like to donate to Weiss鈥� fundraiser, visit . To donate directly to Twin Heart Animal Sanctuary, visit or .

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