Fun in Fundraising, 80 lengths for 80 years young
By Linda Belcourt, Editor
On January 17th, 2025 Gwen, a member of Therapeutic Paws of Canada swam 80th lengths in the Midland YMCA’s pool for her 8th birthday. Gwen is raising funds to support ongoing needs of Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC).
Gwen explained, “For years, I have been privileged to witness priceless gifts given to the aged, the sick, and afflicted of our communities. Involvement with Therapeutic Paws of Canada ( TPOC ) has opened my eyes to the miracles that pets and their handlers bestow on people of all ages in hospitals, seniors’ homes, long-term-care facilities, and schools.
The unconditional and non judgmental love these pets impart to people brings extraordinary results. Children that struggle are able to build reading skills, when their efforts are enthusiastically appreciated with wagging tails and sometimes even kisses. These pets ease pain, lower blood pressure, relieve anxiety and depression, and even provide peace to those in palliative care.
People respond so readily to the comfort of petting and talking with our furry, four-legged friends.
But behind the scenes, these priceless gifts do come at a monetary cost. Like all charities who are in the business of miracles, TPOC needs donations to help make the miraculous possible.
Please join me in support of TPOC. Every donation will help so much to further bring healing to people in need of the friendship of a tail-wagging, happy furry friend. Many thanks to you all.”
Help support the teams that continue their wonderful work in pet therapy. Your donations will help our dogs and handlers spread cheer, unconditional love and healing to the people in our hospitals, courts, seniors homes, long term care residences and schools.
Make your donation directly through e-transfer or Therepeutic Paws of Canada at chair@tpoc.ca or CanadaHelps.org at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/14719
Please specify your donation mentions Gwen’s name.
