Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Walk 2013 - 10 Ways to Get Involved


The 7th Annual Walk for Those Who Can't is quickly approaching on March 23, 2013.  This event is held in Wilmington, NC the home of the corporate office for Canines for Service.  It is a funding raising event for the program and services.  This years event adds a fun Dog Dash for people to run approximately a 2 mile untimed race with their canine buddy.  Here are some ways you can get involved:

  1. Live in the general area?  Register to walk by yourself, with your family or friends; http://www.caninesforservice.org/Walk_-Registration.html
  2. Register for the Dog Dash and come run with your 4-legged friend.
  3. Want to help more?  Set up a Fan Fundraising page and fundraise for the event.  Raise $100 in by asking 10 people to donate 10 dollars.  Ask friends, family, co-workers, neighbors.  Give up one cup of premium coffee a week and donate the money to the Walk.  Fundraise here https://rally.org/walkforthosewhocant
  4. Own a business - be a sponsor.  For as little as $100 you can help support the work we do. It is not too late to sponsor http://www.caninesforservice.org/Walk-Sponsors.html
  5. Be a Table Top Exhibitor.  For a donation of $100 share your services or get your merchandise in from of between 200 - 600 people in just a few hours. http://www.caninesforservice.org/Walk-Sponsors.html
  6. Own a restaurant or food service? Donate food for the hospitality area.  From breakfast to sandwiches, the participates love to be feed.  Your business will be acknowledged in the hospitality area the day of the event.
  7. Spread the word.  Put flyers up around your area, in your office at your church. Print the flyer here http://www.caninesforservice.org/uploads/2013_walkFlyer_Jan13.pdf
  8. Share this post on Facebook  to get others involved.
  9. Volunteer.  We need volunteers to help with all aspects of the event. Email information@caninesforservice.org to get involved with the event.
  10. Raise money in your own home town.  Set up a Fan Fundraising page and fundraise for the event.  Raise $100 in by asking 10 people to donate 10 dollars.  Ask friends, family, co-workers, neighbors.  Top fundraiser willbe eligible for a great prize.  And, of course, bragging rights! Fundraise here https://rally.org/walkforthosewhocant

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