Author of the article: Star Staff Publishing date: May 27, 2021 • 1 day ago • 12 minute read • Amanda Robichaud, left, director/chaplain of the Elgin Street Mission and Elgin Street Mission community care team members Allain Labelle, Liz Spooner-Young, Bela Ravi, Tracey Day, Rick Bertrand and chair Gerry Lougheed were on hand at the mission in Sudbury, Ont. on Thursday May 27, 2021 to promote a fundraising event. During the month of June, four outdoor barbecue events will be held on Thursday evenings. The Lougheed Foundation, Innova Wealth Management, Sting Ray Radio and Extreme North Gymnastics Club have donated $10,000 each to support the fundraiser. Greater Sudburians can also participate with a sponsorship of $1,000, where teams of four people can support the fundraising initiative by serving meals at the Elgin Street Mission. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network
BARRIE, ONT. The annual Pet Valu Virtual Walk for Dog Guides is this Sunday in over 300 communities, including Barrie. The virtual event hopes to raise $1.3 million for the national charity Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The organization receives no government funding and relies on donations to provide the dogs at no cost to individuals who qualify. Angela Romano s daughter Brianna has an Autism Assistance Dog Guide named Buddy, who Romano said has been a positive addition to her daughter s life. She s got a best friend. He keeps her calm. She s a totally different child now than she was before she got him. She s talking, she s happy, Romano said.
Article content May 26 Animals: As the weather heats up, the SPCA is launching its Sweat for Pets virtual fundraiser. The five-week Sweat for Pets campaign inspires participants to get active while raising funds in support of vulnerable animals in the community. Participants can run, walk, ride, swim or create a unique challenge of their own that matches their fitness level and abilities. Funds will support life-changing work to give animals in need a second chance and support the work the SPCA is doing in communities across Ontario. Participants register online and raise funds by asking family, friends and neighbours to pledge their support to help change the lives of animals in need. To sign up or donate, visit sweatforpets.ca.
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