Over £470 raised at Guide Dogs fundraiser hosted by South Lanarkshire Council in East Kilbride
Over £470 was raised at a Guide Dogs fundraiser hosted by South Lanarkshire Council at East Kilbride United, as the charity called for EK locals to join their pack.
Councillor Joe Fagan arranged the Make Every Cuppa Count event on behalf of the council's Touch a Life, Make a Difference appeal.
The event, supported by Guide Dogs' Hamilton Fundraising Group volunteers, consisted of a bake sale, information stands, Guess the Name of the Dog, and a raffle – and of course an opportunity to meet life-changing guide dogs.
Community fundraising manager at Guide Dogs Sandi Johnson, said: 'We'd like to thank East Kilbride United for hosting us at their venue, and donating a number of raffle prizes on the day, which helped us reach our total.
'We're grateful to be a nominated charity for the Provost Margaret Cooper's Touch a Life, Make a Difference appeal, and thank Joe for promoting the event and also arranging raffle prizes for it. A big thank you to everyone who attended the event on the day.'
Councillor Fagan added: 'The coming together of these charitable initiatives has helped us raise funds for a good cause and raise awareness about the difference a guide dog can make.
'As ever, the generosity of East Kilbride shone through and the Touch a Life, Make a Difference appeal will continue throughout the year. I want to thank everyone who gave generously and volunteered and East Kilbride United for letting us use their superb facilities.'
If you missed the event, Guide Dogs will be back in East Kilbride on Tuesday, May 20, hosting an open puppy class for locals interested in volunteering with Guide Dogs.
The event, including watching part of the class, and the opportunity for tea and to hear about the Puppy Raising role, takes place at The Dug and Bone, 55 Nasmyth Avenue, East Kilbride, from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Booking is essential so email Erin.McArthur@guidedogs.org.uk.
Please note, pet dogs are not permitted.
Erin McArthur, Puppy Development Advisor for Guide Dogs, said: 'We're really looking forward to welcoming new volunteer puppy raisers to our guide dog family.
'This is an opportunity to find out more about what's involved with raising a guide dog puppy. Please come along and meet our fantastic local team of staff and volunteers to find out first-hand how you can change people's lives.'
Staff will be on hand to chat to locals about becoming part of the pack, as well as an opportunity to meet the pups and their volunteer puppy raisers.
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