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Friday, June 10, 2011
Local Politician Goes to the Dogs!
Mayor Ric McGee Sets Tails Wagging Across City of Kawartha Lakes!
Sunday May 29th, Mayor Ric McGee really went to the dogs. Mayor McGee showed his support for the Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides at not one, not two, but three venues in a jam-packed schedule. |
| Photo Courtesy Robert Warren, Omemee |
Curling Rink where participants were preparing to head out on the Kawartha TransCanada Trail. He offered enthusiastic words of encouragement to the walkers who had gathered to raise funds to help others in need of companion dogs. Although there were only 22 walkers, the group raised close to $3,000 dollars for this very worthy cause.
‘Imagine how much will be raised when each of you brings a friend,next year,’ noted Mayor McGee, who also mentioned being at the Kirkfield, and Lindsay walk locations that day.
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| Photo Courtesy:Robert Warren Omemee |
Since 1983, Lions Foundation of Canada has operated Dog Guides Canada to provide specially trained Dog Guides to more than 1600 men, women, and children from coast to coast. In addition to training Dog Guides for people who are blind or visually impaired, LFCDG also trains Dog Guides to meet the needs of Canadians with disabilities.
All Dog Guides and required training, including transportation and accommodation, are provided at no cost to qualified applicants. The Foundation does not receive any government support and relies on the support of fundraising events and donations from service clubs, corporations, foundations and individuals across the country.
Thanks to Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada and national sponsors, 100% of the funds raised go directly to the work of training and providing Dog Guides. Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada has been supporting Lions Foundation of Canada from the beginning. For more about Purina’s assistance, see the Purina Walk for Dog Guides Sponsors Page.
If you missed out on the opportunity to participate, it’s not too late! Donations are still being accepted simply fill out the form at Purina Walk for Dog Guides to make an online donation to our local walk. Gifts are also welcome by telephone at 1-800-768-3030 or by mail to Lions Foundation of Canada’s Purina Walk for Dog Guides, PO Box 907, Oakville, ON L6J 5E8. (Checks payable to Lions Foundation of Canada).
Photos Courtesy:Robert Warren,Omemee
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