Off Topic good cause

This is a press release for a fund raiser for Canine Companions for Independence. Linda and I have raised 10 puppies for them as well as a ton of money.
It's a change to donate to a dog related organization and help people two.

Charlotte DogFest Walk ‘n Roll to Benefit Canine Companions for Independence
Grab a leash and be part of the community walk

Get ready for a tail waggin’ good time at the Charlotte DogFest Walk 'n Roll, the signature national event of Canine Companions for Independence! Grab a leash and join us at Shops at Blakeney for lots of fun and family-friendly activities as we raise money to provide highly trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities completely free of charge. Through Canine Companions for Independence, adults, children and veterans with disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, autism, amputations and deafness are served. Also served by Canine Companions are professionals in facilities that assist children, adults and veterans in their recovery.

Canine Companions assistance dogs are trained in up to 40 commands designed to make everyday life easier for adults and children with physical and developmental disabilities. They open and close doors, retrieve dropped objects, activate light switches and alert their human partners to important sounds such as smoke detectors and doorbells.


WHY: Imagine not being able to pick up a pencil that dropped, open a door, or turn off a light switch. These are the challenges that people with disabilities face everyday. Now, put a Canine Companions assistance dog in the picture and everything changes. These highly trained dogs help children, adults and veterans live more independently, creating new opportunities and new possibilities. Canine Companions assistance dogs are provided free of charge, though costs exceed $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and provide ongoing support.

WHAT: Charlotte DogFest Walk ‘n Roll will engage communities across the country in an event that raises money to support the mission, recruits volunteers to help propel the mission, and educates the public about the organization’s life-changing work of providing highly-trained service dogs to people with disabilities. Fun for the entire family with a special appearance by Larry Sprinkle of WCNC.

WHEN: September 26, 2015, 10am-2pm