Humans of BluePath: Cathy Capasso, Superstar

How It All Began: My husband and I are involved with BluePath through a group of car and motorcycle enthusiasts we started called “Team Michelangelo.” We got together in 2009 to do a car and bike show to raise money for animals. It was there that we met the founders of BluePath. When I saw what amazing work they did, I wanted to get involved. (Don’t miss this year’s car show, to be held on Sunday, October 13!)

What Does it Mean to be a BluePath Superstar?: I will do anything they need me to do! Whatever it is, I just love helping out in any way that I can. So far, Team Michelangelo has provided sponsorship for three BluePath vans. I remember when we got the first van wrapped with the BluePath and Team Michelangelo logos. I still get chills thinking about it! Every time I see those vans I get giggly.

Favorite Part of Volunteering for BluePath: There’s a professionalism that you don\’t often see in organizations, let alone nonprofits. It’s rare to find a group of people as good, kind, and intelligent as the ones at BluePath. They’re open to your ideas and are willing to help you every step of the way. Right now, I’m learning how to help work with the dogs; it has been incredible to see what the training process entails.

Advice for Prospective Volunteers: Try it. You can’t fail. If you’re thinking about joining, have a conversation with them. Have a conversation with some of the other volunteers. Ask about their feelings and experiences with BluePath. You’ll never know what you’re missing unless you try.

Fast Facts:

• Favorite Way to Relax: Making jewelry or taking pictures, especially pictures of rescue cats (Cathy’s expert advice: Don\’t be afraid to use your phone to take pictures; the best camera is always the one you have with you!)

• Favorite Book and Movie: Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz

• Ideal Celebrity Walkathoner: Rod Stewart or Richard Gere