b'PORT PERRYThePortPerryWalkforDogDog Guides in Port Perry collected Guidesrecentlyrecognizedthearecord$20,131,whichwerethe continuinggenerosityofRonandmost donations raised by any walk NancyComptontothecommu- in Durham region. Port Perry was nityandtheirdonationforthisthe8thhighestfundraiserof256 years Port Perry Virtual Walk ForCanadianwalksbehindmuch DogGuides,withanoriginaloilmore established and larger centres painting donated by famed local artist Tyler Briley. ThelikeOakville,Toronto,etc.!NowmorethaneverDog Comptons donation was the largest for the Port PerryGuides is relying on the generous support of its donors Virtual Walk this year. In the picture from left to rightand partners to meet its goal of giving Canadians a new our esteemed mayor Bobbie Drew who has supported theleash on life. It raises funds to help train Dog Guides for walk from day one, Ivo Finotti with Port Perry Max, TylerCanadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical dis-Briley artist, local Pet Valu owner Scott Riley in the back,abilities by providing them a Dog Guide at no cost. This Nancy Compton with Georgian Bay, Ron Compton withis the third year for the walk in Port Perry and thanks to Hudson Bay,in the back is John Eden with Wilson,Lionthe generosity of the community our walk is always one Heather Vickery, Anna Fava, Lion Karen Thompson andof the top fundraisers of the walks across Canada and Sue Brain with Carly. The Comptons are noted for theirarguably the most fun. As the director of fun for the Port many contributions to the Scugog community and we arePerry Walk, Sue Brain said, I have personally seen the very grateful for their generous donation. Many thankstremendous impact a dog guide has made on an autistic also to the generosity of the community, the Port Perrychild during their formative years. Priceless! Lions and local businesses and the support of communityThe team is humbled and very grateful for Scugogs leaders for helping us overachieve our goal for our virtualgenerosity and look forward to the next walk on May 30, walk during these challenging times. 2021!The Port Perry Virtual Walk for Dog Guides this year raised $7,640, in keeping with our tradition of punching above our weight into the top 5% of the more than 100 virtual walks across Canada. A special thank you to Scott and Pam Riley and the customers of the local Pet Valu and Paulmac stores for their passion and support of our walk. Tyler Briley is famous for the stunning bronze relief sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel S. Sharpe that is in the foyer of the House of Commons. Tylers work is on exhibit at the Kent Farndale Gallery at the Scugog Memorial Library now until November 26. Make it a date to check them out! We are very honoured that Tyler of-fered us one of his original paintings. For over 34 years, the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides has been a vital national fundraiser in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Last year, thanks to our awesome supporters and sponsors, the 2nd Walk forOil painting generously donated by famed local artist, Tyler Briley.FOCUS - OCTOBER 202029'