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Stepping out for guide dogs
13.06.12
THE Irish Guide Dogs
for the Blind charity is asking communities in
Inishowen to participate in their nationwide annual
family dog walk next month.
Supported by Irish sporting legend, Sonia
O’Sullivan, the organisation hopes to raise €50,000
for those who are visually impaired and families of
children with autism.
Several families and individuals in Inishowen and
the wider county have described how their loyal
dogs, provided by the charity, have transformed
their lives.
Money will be raised through sponsorship, a
recommended €5 entrance fee on the day and items for
sale, including Drontal high visibility bands. The
bands have been approved by the Road Safety
Authority and can be used again and again. |
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Sonia O'Sullivan helps launch the
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Annual Family Dog
Walk with a little help from some of the dogs
currently in training in Cork. |
Sonia O’Sullivan
explained: “I am delighted to be associated with
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, Annual Family Dog
Walk. It’s so important for people to get out and
exercise, and walking is a great way to spend some
time with family and friends. I’m so happy to be
associated with the IGDB, I think the work they do
for the visually impaired and families of children
with autism is vital and I’m happy to lend my
support."
The annual event will take place at 3pm on Sunday
July 15, 2012. To join a walk in your area visit
www.guidedogs.ie
or alternatively you can organise a walk in your
area. Simply register your event and IGDB will send
you an organiser's pack and add your walk to their
website. Participants can also download a
sponsorship card for the event online. |
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