Eston Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides takes place this Saturday

ESTON - On Saturday, May 10, Eston and area residents can participate in an uplifting and vital event that assists Canadians waiting to be matched with a Dog Guide. The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) is an accredited organization that relies on the upcoming fundraising event, the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, to empower people living with disabilities or agencies assisting people who have experienced trauma by providing Dog Guides at no cost and supporting them in their journey together.

“In 2017, approximately 6.2 million Canadians were living with a disability. Fast forward to 2022, and the disability rate has grown significantly, with 8 million people living with a disability – and we expect that number to continue to increase as our population ages,” explains Travis Forbes, Manager of Events at LFCDG. “Dog Guides are already in high demand and are not provided by the government; they come from organizations like LFCDG – a non-profit that provides the dogs at no cost despite each of them costing $35,000. In order to continue to transform the way people live by matching them with Dog Guides across seven different programs, we need the public to join our fundraising event and help us reach the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides’ goal of $1.6 million.”

Thanks to our national sponsor, Pet Valu, all proceeds from this event will go back to assisting more people receive a Dog Guide at no cost. LFCDG relies on the success of all Pet Valu Walks for Dog Guides to continue to create an impact for Canadians. The Eston 95 Lions have held bi-annual walks since 2011 and the total funds raised to date, with help from local participants and corporate sponsors, is over $37,000. All funds raised go directly to the training and placement of Dog Guides.  Thank you to our Eston Walk sponsor, Kindersley Pet Valu, for their generous donation of dog prizes for the walk.  

The Eston Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m. from the local Lions Hut/Legion Hall entrance on 1st Avenue East.  (In-person registration begins at 10:00 a.m.)

To make an impact today, you may pre-register or donate to the Eston Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides at https://www.walkfordogguides.com/fundraisers/EstonWalkforDogGuides.