Canadians and their dogs can walk to raise money for dog guide programs across Canada.
Maria Galindo, communications manager for the Lion’s Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, says they are hosting the Pet Valu walk for dog guides across Canada.
300 communities across Canada take part in the event.
Galindo says most walks are 5k and are accessible to everyone and dogs are welcomed but not needed if you don’t have one.
The walk raises money for Dog Guides Canada, this fundraiser is how they get most of their money as they don’t receive government funding.
Each dog guide costs about 25 thousand dollars but is provided free of charge to qualifying Canadians
Money can be donated anytime, online or in person at the walk. The annual event has raised over 17 million dollars to date.
The national walk day is May 26th but some communities have different dates:
Binscarth – May 26th, 2019 at 1 pm starting at the Binscarth Curling Club.
Birtle – May 26th, 2019 at 12 pm starting at Birtle Riverside Park.
Dauphin – June 9th, 2019 at 9 am starting at the Dauphin City Centre.
Hamiota – May 26th, 2019 at 12 pm starting at the Hamiota Lions Playground.
Minnedosa – May 26th, 2019 at 10:30 am starting at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre.
Russell – May 26th, 2019 at 1 pm starting at the Russell Dog Park.
Shoal Lake – May 26th, 2019 at 1 pm starting at the Lions Gazebo.
To register for your community or donate click here.
