Shrewsbury group reaches milestone target for Guide Dogs
Local fundraisers across Shrewsbury have won recognition for raising £13,000 for sight loss charity Guide Dogs.
Their hard work will help towards the cost of looking after a guide dog like Jazz, a black German Shepherd x Golden Retriever, during her working partnership.
Guide Dogs covers the ongoing costs of guide dogs throughout their working partnership, and the £13,000 figure raised will help pay towards a guide dog like Jazz’s food, vet bills and training.
The Shrewsbury fundraising group, made up entirely of volunteers, raised the sum through local activities and events such as collections and events in their local area.
Mary Conner, Community Fundraising Relationship Manager at Guide Dogs, said: “This amazing group of volunteers have done incredibly well to raise this sum, which will make a real difference to the people we support.
“Volunteers kindly offer their time, support and energy to our charity. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to continue our work.
“For people with sight loss, the support of a guide dog can be life-changing – giving them confidence, independence and companionship.
“We are so proud of our volunteers and would like to thank them for everything they do. We also wish to recognise the fantastic support that the group receives from individuals and businesses within the local community.”
The Shrewsbury fundraising group are looking for more people to help raise vital funds for Guide Dogs. To find out about volunteering opportunities, visit guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer or call 0800 781 1444.
