This spring, residents of Fergus and area are making a difference in the lives of Canadians with disabilities by participating in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides.
Fergus is just one of the many locations set to host a walk on May 31 at the Forfar Ball Park. There is no registration fee and people of all fitness levels, ages, and abilities are invited to participate.
The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is the Lions Foundation of Canada’s largest fundraising event. The event helps the foundation match deserving Canadians with dog guides.
“We look forward to the walk every year,” said Lion Claude Lacroix, organizer of the Fergus walk. “With the support of people in and around our community we can all help Canadians with disabilities achieve or maintain a safe and independent lifestyle.”
Since 1985, walks in communities across Canada have collectively raised close to $6-million in support of dog guide training programs. Each dog guide costs approximately $20,000 to raise and train, yet they are provided to each eligible candidate at no cost. Join other Canadians along with a furry friend this spring and help continue to provide dog guides to deserving Canadians. For more information or to locate a local Purina Walk for Dog Guides, visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com or call 1-800-768-3030.
National sponsors this year include: Nestlé Purina PetCare, Air Canada Kids’ Horizons, OMNI, Via Rail Canada, Urban Advertising and Design, Paul Boddum, Jim Craigmyle and Dogs in Canada. One hundred per cent of the proceeds go directly toward Lions Foundation of Canada and its dog guide programs.
