Woof Walk 2013 raised $15,000 for D’Arcy’s A.R.C. /MARNEY BLUNT
Woof Walk, the annual fundraising event for D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Center), will take over The Forks Festival Park on Sat. Oct. 8, 2016, with what promises to be an exciting day for family and pets.
Everyone is invited to sign up for the 6th Annual Woof Walk, sponsored by Precise Pet Products, in support of of the work done by D’Arcy’s A.R.C.
Participants can click here to register online. Registration for the event is $15 per person or $30 for a family.
All participants receive a “Trick or Treat Bag” to be filled at different stations by event sponsors. A complimentary lunch sponsored by Subway restaurant (508 Portage Ave.) will also be offered to everyone at The Forks attending the event.
All participants (human and pet) are encouraged to dress in costume as part of the festivities. Participant registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m.
In its sixth year hosting this walk, D’arcy’s A.R.C. has managed every year to not only accomplish their fundraising goals but to also increase awareness of this popular Winnipeg charity.
With the help of Winnipeg businesses and pet product sponsors, along with exciting post-event entertainment, organizers anticipate a fun-filled day for the whole family.
Following the event, in addition to participants being invited to a free lunch catered by Subway, there will also be a Vendor Market, “Trick or Treating”, Silent Auction and entertainment provided by Wild Dogs Performance Team. Prizes will be awarded for the most pledges raised, and best costume (pet, person and group).
Tyler Keith and his Great Dane McCoy, at the Woof Walk 2013. /MARNEY BLUNT
For more information, to register or to donate online, please click here.
For more info about D’arcy’s A.R.C., please click here.
About D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Center:
Founded in 2001 by D’Arcy Johnston and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Center is a registered charity dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from situations of abandonment, homelessness, neglect and abuse. Our animals are given the veterinary care they need and a safe, caring and comfortable place to live until they are adopted for life. Since 2001 D’Arcy’s A.R.C. has helped more than 15,000 animals find permanent homes through the A.R.C.
D’arcy’s A.R.C. is one of more than 180 charitable organizations that has an Agency Fund at The Winnipeg Foundation. An Agency Fund provides a sustainable source of income for a charity. Click here to learn more about organizations with agency funds.
