b'LETS SET A NEW RECORD!Port Perry has made history!with Spot. Theres also free gelato, a free lunch provided ThefirsteverlocalPetValuWalkforDogGuidesby Vos Independent Grocers, and great grab bags for was described as the best ever first walk by the Lionswalkers.Foundation. There were a whopping 142 walkers andWhy is everyone so enthusiastic about participating? $10,131 was raised for the first ever local walk held inBecause it is such a fun day! 2018. This far surpassed the goal of 40 walk- The DUKES (Durham Ukulele Klub) will ers and $2,614. All of the proceeds from thisentertain again this year. There will be won-national event go to help train dog guides toderful door prizes and silent auction items. assist Canadians with disabilities. Toseethepositiveimpactdogguides In addition, the Lions Foundation Dogmake on peoples lives, the public can meet Guide annual report noted that Port PerryToineLahnerandherservicedogYork, ended up 24th out of 273 Canadian walksPaula Crebbin and her vision dog, and Reece in2018.Thatsinthetop10%,exceedingNicholson and his seizure response dog.the totals for more established walks thatJonathan van Bilsen will MC the event, have been going on for years, in places likewhich kicks off at 10 a.m. at the bottom of Uxbridge and Brooklin.Queen St. at Palmer Park on May 26. Thats Last year, Port Perry walkers and theirwhen and where to register. The 2nd Annual dogs also joined forces with the BlackstockPort Perry Walk for Dog Guides will start at Lions walk in October, raising the total from11 a.m. sharp. $250 to $1,500.For great photos of the wonderful 2018 This is a testament to the unique Scugogspectacle of all of the people and their dogs community spirit, commented Co-Chair Ivoonfootforcharity,checkouthttp://bit.Finotti.ly/2FJcLKl.Even if you do not have a dog, The goal for the 2nd Annual local Pet Valu Walk foryou are welcome to join the walk!Dog Guides is $15,000 thanks to encouragement from localLook for the bag signs around town to promote this sponsors. The largest contributors are Vos Independentworthwhileevent.ContactCo-Chairivofinotti@gmail.Grocer,OldFlameBrewingCo.,McDonalds,Hankscom if you have any questions. Pastries and Focus on Scugog magazine, but many otherSo why not get out your most comfy walking shoes businesses and individuals in the community have joinedand have a good time for a good cause? Or you can spon-together to support this great cause. sor a walker! Theres a handy online sponsorship form at Newthisyeararefiveprofessionalphotographerswww.walkfordogguides.com or call 1-800-768-3030.from the Port Perry Photography Club capturing the ac-tion, plus a photo booth so you can get your picture takenBy Lynn Campbell, Focus on Scugog10 FOCUS - MAY 2019'