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Ashgate Hospice Woofs and Wellies 2011


Sunday, 20th March 2011 marked Ashgate Hospice’s very first sponsored walk especially made for man’s best friend – and it was a great success! Over £7,500 has been pledged by our very generous doggies and their owners. Thank you so much to everyone for all their hard work and for supporting Ashgate Hospice. We had a great time seeing all your pooches – we hope you enjoyed the event!

For more details on Ashgate Hospice or any other of our events, please visit our website www.ashgatehospice.org

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Helping Paws – Wag, Walk & Run Event on KSTP-TV – May 21, 2011


Hundreds of runners and their dogs showed up for the 13th annual Wag, Walk & Run, hosted by Helping Paws. The event took place at Purgatory Creek in Eden Prairie. More than 400 people and 250 dogs participated in the 5K run/walk. There was also a one-mile kids run and a variety of entertainment including face painting and the chance to meet Helping Paws service dogs in training.

The event raised $42,000, which will be put towards Helping Paws’ mission of helping individuals with physical disabilities live more independent lives through the use of service dogs.

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Run With The Big Dogs 2011 Pocatello, Idaho


http://www.friendsofthepocatelloanimalshelter.org

http://www.pocatello.us/animal

Annual Fund Raiser for the Pocatello Animal Shelter.
Register and Join Today.
Race Day is September 24th, 11am at Centennial Park
2.5K walk or 5K walk or 5K run, with or without a dog.
Do his in memory of a beloved pet.
You can even be a virtual walker/runner by making a donation to help the animals care and feeding.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

14th ANNUAL RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS

Sponsored by: FRIENDS OF THE POCATELLO ANIMAL SHELTER and
PHIL MEADOR TOYOTA, SUBARU
K-5 Kennels, Inside Pocatello Magazine

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HELP THE POCATELLO ANIMAL SHELTER!

WHEN: Saturday, September 24th, 2010
TIME: Race starts at 11:00 a.m.
Check in and late registration is from 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
WHAT: 2.5K walk / 5K walk / 5K run
WHERE: Centennial Park — S Grant Ave & Idaho St
(parking is also available at Rainey Ball Park just across the river)

REGISTRATION: Adults (age 13 or older)
- $20.00 before August 20th, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
- $25.00 after August 20th and before September 17th, 2011
- $35.00 after September 17th, 2011
Children under age 12
- $10.00 before August 20th, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
- $15.00 after August 20th and before September 17th, 2011
- $25.00 after September 17th, 2011
**If registering after September 17th, 2011 T-shirt available after October 15th, 2011

Register at the Pocatello Animal Shelter 234-6156

Or go to: www.pocatello.us/animal to download an application.

All teams will receive a t-shirt for the human and a bandana for the dog
and a goody bag with treats and surprises.
Vendors will be on hand with pet products and information.
Refreshments will be provided for all participants (human and K-9)
Draw prizes will be awarded for those who entered the race (must be present to win)
Grab your family or friends and form a Pack! Have more fun!
Of course, adorable adoptable dogs from the Pocatello Animal Shelter will be in attendance.

ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES – NO FEMALES IN HEAT ALLOWED!

Contact Mary Remer at the Pocatello Animal Shelter for more information: 234-6156

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Run for Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Report on Charity Walk


http://www.alislam.org Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Report on Charity Walk http://www.runforbwg.com a day of fun and fitness in support of BWG’s new Library, Cultural & Leisure Centre. Great communities don’t just happen – they’re built through partnership, teamwork and community spirit. The Run for Bradford (BWG) is an exciting event in support of the development of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s new Library, Cultural & Leisure Centre facility. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Bradford West Gwillimbury decided that creating this event would be a wonderful way to bring the entire community together for a wonderful cause.

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Benni Cinkle – Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide Walk – 05/21/11

Watch Benni CInkle, That Girl in Pink, from the Friday Video as she walks in Huntington Beach to fight Cystic Fibrosis with 12 teams around the world. Together they had fun raising thousands of dollars and lot of awareness! ♥ To donate: www.cff.org/great_strides/bennicinkle

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