Step up to help out
Community members are encouraged to get their walking shoes on to raise funds for the South African Guide-Dogs Association.
The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind will be hosting their annual fundraising event, The Step Up for Guide-Dogs Walkathon, from May 3 to 10.
The Step Up for Guide-Dogs Walkathon is a fun activity for the entire family. Get your dogs, friends, family and colleagues involved and help raise much-needed funds for the association.
Every year the association challenges participants to take 100 000 steps over eight days while raising funds through the online crowd-funding platform, GivenGain. Entries are now open on the SA Guide-Dogs Association website.
Regional marketing manager for the association, Jackie Quail said this year the association aim to raise R350 000 in the walkathon.
“All funds raised go towards the training of our assistance dogs and, don’t forget, you don’t have to rack up all 100 000 steps on your own. Join as a team and divide the steps amongst you to lighten the load,” she said.
Walkathon participants can record their steps using their phone, smartwatch or pedometer and upload their progress to their fundraising profile on the GivenGain website. Participants’ family, colleagues and friends are also encouraged to donate towards their walk.
Every participant who raises R750 or more for the association will receive a pair of SA Guide-Dogs socks, and can also stand a chance to win prizes.
“The association has other fun activities for participants during the walkathon. We are giving our walkers extra chances to win prizes this year in our Walkathon Scavenger Hunts.
“Throughout the week, we will be announcing different items and places to find when you are out and about on your walk. Snap a photo and tag us in and you could win.”
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