The Martensville & District Lions Club, in partnership with the Saskatoon Lions Club, is getting ready for the 2024 Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, which will be taking place on Sunday, May 26th at the Lion’s Heritage Centre (415 6th Avenue South). This event marks ten years that it has been taking place in Martensville.
All ages are invited to attend with their furry, four-legged family members to help raise funds and awareness for Dog Guides that are needed in Martensville and surrounding communities.
This event takes place each year in communities throughout the country and proceeds go towards providing dog guides to those in need at no cost. In total, the entire process for a dog guide which includes training as well as lifelong follow-up support while the dog is working, costs approximately $35,000. Through fundraisers such as the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, individuals that might not have otherwise been able to receive the support from a dog guide are provided with a life-changing opportunity.
Dog Guides are trained in one of seven different programs, which include; hearing, canine vision, seizure response, service, diabetes alert, autism assistance and facility support.
Donation collection sheets are available through the Martensville & District Lions Club, or can be made online at www.walkfordogguidescom. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
If you are interested in helping support this amazing cause, there are prizes available for donations raised, which include a pair of socks for raising $150, a travel kit if you raise $500, a blue-tooth speaker for raising $1000 and a backpack for $1500 and over. Each prize also includes an automatic entry into a draw for a $250 E-Gift Card of your choice.
Registration for the walk will take place at 1:00pm, followed by the walk at 2:00pm. There will also be a barbeque after the walk, as well as door prizes and doggy bags.
Last year, over 100 participants and over 40 dogs participated in the walk, so let’s come together as a community and grow that number for this year’s event to help support local individuals receive the much-needed assistance that a dog guide can provide.
For more information, contact Doug Ward at (306) 491-8914 or email fishforever1949@gmail.com. To register, donate, or learn more about the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, visit www.walkfordogguides.com.
