Our wonderful supporter, adopter, organiser and volunteer Helen, set herself a huge target this year: to raise money for the homeless hounds by completing a 3 part, physically gruelling, momentous Spring Challenge. We were speechless at the thought, in awe of her efforts and overwhelmed with gratitude by her results.
Helen had support and company along the way, but the idea, the effort and the fundraising achievement are all her hard work and commitment.
Helen said: “I’m raising money for this fabulous greyhound rehoming charity. Ex-racing greyhounds make amazing pets and the volunteers of DCGR work hard to make sure each greyhound gets the right home for a long and happy retirement. To raise money I am doing the cross border 10k race from Carlisle to Gretna in February, the Carlisle half marathon in March and I’m walking the West Highland Way from Milngavie (Glasgow) to Fort William in April.”
On the 1st May, Helen and her pal Gary finished that last challenge, all 96miles of it! Yes, 96miles of walking the West Highland Way, 10km of the Cross Border race in record time and the demanding Carlisle Half Marathon. Wow! And all to raise money for the dogs. Thank you so much Helen and to your companions along the way, the dogs are so grateful for your 🐾pawsome achievement.
Helen has set up a Just Giving page to accept donations and we think this massive dedication to the cause deserves a few pennies to recognise her acheivement, don’t you? So if you’d like to donate, please follow this link to her Just Giving Page
Or search for Helen Michael DCGR on the Just Giving website at https://www.justgiving.com/
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to our charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for DCGR too.
And if you’ve been inspired by Helen and would like to raise some money for DCGR at a fundraising occasion, a sporting challenge of your own, or community event, we have some fantastic white wicking sporty t-shirts printed with our fundraising design. If you would be interested in having one to promote DCGR contact us for more details.