13th
Annual Darcy's Pet Charity Leash-a-thon
IN SUPPORT OF COMPANION ANIMAL
CHARITIES
Saturday, May 31, 2008
2KM
& 5KM Routes around Boulevard Lake
Pets
are our ever loving, ever giving friends. They
enrich our lives and ask for little in return. The
Pet Trust Fund is a fund administered by the Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College. It is intended to advance the health care of
companion animals by supporting investigations into common health problems affecting
companion animals, by training specialists, and by furthering education. The past nine leash-a-thons have raised over
$47,000.00 for this and other local pet charities.
Registration: Any
companion animal, along with their master, can participate.
The pet can be walked, carried, or pulled (in a carrier) around the route. Individuals who would like to participate in the
event without a pet are also welcomed. For
the safety of participants, we recommend that pets be current with their vaccinations.
Closing Date: Monday, May 5, 2008
NOTE: Applications will be
accepted up to the time of the leash-a-thon, but we cannot guarantee the availability of
shirts or bandannas past the closing date.
Entry Fee: Once
again this year there are two ways to enter the leash-a-thon:
OPTION
A. A
base fee of $10 can be paid to enter. Please
complete a separate form for each pet.
OPTION B.
An
individual can enter by obtaining sponsors for their pet for amounts exceeding $30. Individuals collecting over $30 will receive their
entry to the leash-a-thon for free. Individuals
collecting over $75 from sponsors for their pet will also receive their entry, a shirt and
bandanna at no charge (if entered by the closing date).
Sponsor sheets and money should be turned in with this application form. In order to be eligible for additional prizes;
sponsor sheets & monies must be handed in by the closing date above.
Optional:
commemorative
shirts for owners and bandannas for pets.
| Short
Sleeve T-shirts |
$15.00 |
| Long
Sleef T-shirts |
$22.00 |
| Pet
Bandanna |
$ 6.00 |
The
proceeds from this event will be donated to the Pet Trust Fund and other local pet
charities. Please enter your suggestion of a local pet charity
that you would like to see us consider supporting this year on the entry form, if you have
a preference.
Entry
forms are available from participating veterinary clinics, Animal Services, pet stores,
and grooming shops. All forms must be
received by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008 to ensure that shirts and bandannas can be ordered and received prior to
the leash-a-thon. Entries will be accepted up to 10 a.m. on May 31st,
but we cannot guarantee the availability of shirts and bandannas for late entries. A draw for a free colour pet portrait courtesy
of Alan Dickson Photography will be held at the
Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital at 4 p.m. on
Saturday May 6th, 2008 from the entries received by that time.
Leash-a-thon
Kits:
Kits will be available for pick up as of Saturday, May 24th at the Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital, 920 Carrick Street in
the Intercity area.
The
Route:
There will be two routes and two starting times. The
5 km walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. sharp, Saturday, May 31st, 2008, from the stop
sign on the corner of Algoma and Gibson St. (on the paved path). Participants will
walk along the paved path leading to the dam. Participants will walk across the dam
and then proceed on the path on the left-hand side of Cuyler St leading into Birch Point
Park. At Birch Point Park, participants will then proceed on the left-hand side of
the road on Current Ave, which then turns into East Lyon Blvd. At the Black Bay
bridge, participants will continue on the left-hand side (sidewalk) and at the corner will
then turn left again and proceed on the left-hand side of the West Lyon Blvd.
Participants will continue on the left-hand side of the road and continue on the
sidewalk on Gibson St. walking towards Cumberland St. Just before Cumberland
St Participants will walk across the grass boulevard into the Current River Park for the
closing ceremonies. Participants for this route should arrive and park at the St.
Ignatius High School parking lot no later than 9:30 a.m.
The
2km walk will begin at 10:15 a.m. sharp from the stop sign on the corner of
Algoma and Gibson St (on the paved path). Participants will walk along the paved
path leading to the dam. At the dam, participants can either walk across the dam and
back OR they can walk back to the sidewalk on Gibson St.
Participants will continue walking on the sidewalk down toward Cumberland St.
Just before Cumberland St participants will walk across the grass boulevard into
the Current River Park for the closing ceremonies. Participants for this route
should arrive and park at the St. Ignatius parking lot no later than 9:45 a.m.
We
request that owners allow their pets to relieve themselves at home prior to arriving at
the leash-a-thon site, and they carry a plastic bag with them during the walk to pick up
after their pet if needed.
Closing
Ceremonies:
Upon completion of the Leash-a–thon, participants are invited to gather for the
presentation of special awards in Current River Park.
Donated prizes will also be distributed at that time. Refreshments, hot
dogs, pizza and doughnuts will be available, but participants are also encouraged to bring
a light lunch. Please note that although a
complimentary hotdog or pizza slice is included in the race kit, additional hotdogs and
slices of pizza are available for a “loonie” donation.
Please
keep this page for future reference and submit an application form and sponsor sheet.
CLICK HERE TO PRINT OUT YOUR ENTRY
FORM!!!
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