Past Events

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Kellan's Legacy of Love

Jan 13th - Mar 1st 2025

Kat was a master of ceremonies with Greg McQuade for almost 20 years. One of her favorite events was the dog kissing contest.

They dedicated the Expo to Kat and officially changed the dog kissing event to the Kat Simon’s kissing contest.

Debra Willis, President of the Kat Simon’s foundation was asked to speak on behalf of the foundation and be a judge for the Kat Kissing contest. She got a lot of doggie kisses! 

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Speed Dating with Dogs

Feb 13th 4-7 p.m. at the Richmond SPCA

Adult dog adoptions will be only $14 all day

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Bone Appetit at Sticky Rice

Feb 13th 4-11 p.m.

Dine at the Sticky Rice and 15% of the proceeds will benefit the Richmond SPCA.

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Virginia Cliffe Inn

December 7th 2p - 5p

Join us for a family - friendly holiday celebration, complete with festive cheer and holiday pet photos with Santa!


The celebration begins at the Virginia Cliffe Inn - a wonderful holiday setting complete with an amazing  atmosphere and wonderful place to be.


After the pet photo session, walk next door to the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center for even more holiday fun, featuring:

  • 4Festive Christmas Tree Displays
  • Christmas Sing-Along
  • Santa's Grand Arrival for the Tree Lighting at 5:30 PM!
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Hanover Vegetable Farm

October 12th & 13th 2024

Come join the Friends of Kat Simons Foundation at Hanover Vegetable Farm’s largest festival of the year. Just a short ride from Short Pump or Downtown Richmond - come on out to the pumpkin patch for a great weekend.  Fun for the whole family on Sears’ farm - great music, great food and great fun!

Potbelly is proud to support the friends of kat simons foundation

Potbelly Sandwich

October 16, 2024 11AM - 3PM

Want an easy way to support the Friends of Kat Simons Foundation while having an awesome lunch? Join us at Potbelly Sandwich Shop to support the Kauses that Kat cared so much about.  Mention “KAT” when you order online, request catering, or order in-person and the FoKS will receive 15% of your order! We can’t wait to see you!

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The Friends of Kat Simons Foundation will be featured September 22:

Richmond Concert Band presents:

Broadway Musicals!

September 22nd at Agecroft Hall!

Since 1971, the Richmond Concert Band has been entertaining audiences throughout the Richmond area and beyond. From Goochland to Virginia Beach and from Ashland to Emporia, the band has presented its special brand of family entertainment to audiences of all sizes.

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