GREAT
WALL CHALLENGE TO TRAIN PUPPIES
The search is on for adventurous people to hike along the
Great Wall of China
and raise funds to train puppies to be assistance dogs for
disabled people.
Dogs for the Disabled’s third charity trek, The Great Wall
of China Challenge, takes place from 25 April to
4 May 2009
.
Everyone who takes part will do so in the knowledge that every
step they take will help provide more dogs -
offering confidence, companionship and independence to
disabled people across the
UK
.
Every dog trained by the charity learns tasks such as picking
up pens, opening doors, helping a person undress, even
emptying the washing machine. For some people this makes the
difference between living alone and needing full-time care.
But the benefits a dog can bring do not end with practical
tasks. They also help build confidence, break down social
barriers and provide companionship.
It costs thousands of pounds to train each dog from a young
pup through to becoming a fully-fledged working animal and
there are many disabled people who could benefit from having
an assistance dog if more could be trained.
Peter Gorbing, Chief Executive of Dogs for the Disabled, has
taken part in the charity’s last two fundraising treks in
Italy
and
Jordan
. He said: “By taking up the challenge of our Great Wall
trek in
China
you will help provide a disabled person with the priceless
gift of independence that comes from having an assistance dog.
Please join us for this very special challenge.”
To take part in Dogs for the Disabled’s Great Wall of China
Challenge you need to pay a registration fee of £250 and
pledge to raise minimum funds of £2,900 for the charity. For
further information and an application form telephone event
organisers Action for Charity on 0845 408 2698 or
e-mail
events@actionforcharity.co.uk
or visit website: www.actionforcharity.co.uk
For further information about The Desert Walk telephone Ann
Frampton on
0845 408 2698
e-mail:
events@actionforcharity.co.uk
website: www.actionforcharity.co.uk
For further information about Dogs for the Disabled telephone
Sarah Watson on 08700 776600
e-mail:
info@dogsforthedisabled.org
website:
www.dogsforthedisabled.org
