We've grown up in 25 years!
In 1987, Ronald Reagan was President, a gallon of gas was 86 cents, and Southeastern Guide Dogs launched our inaugural Walkathon. Fifty walkers and 30 dogs walked around the city of Palmetto, raising $15,000 dollars-a generous beginning for what has evolved into our most important fundraiser of the year. In comparison, last year's wet and rainy Walkathon welcomed 1,600 walkers and 700 dogs who raised $350,000 dollars.
And every penny helps us continue matching world-class guide dogs with hardworking and deserving students and graduates, who overcome incredible obstacles every day- just to take a walk.
Family and friends, graduates and guests, get ready to take a Walk.
Southeastern Guide Dogs 25th Annual Walkathon
Saturday, March 5, 2011
New location! Rossi Waterfront Park, Bradenton Riverwalk
A walk for freedom. A walk for independence.
A walk that unleashes the best and the brightest guide dogs to guide our courageous students.
More information coming this September.
If you are intersted in being a walkathon sponsor, please contact Stacey Price at 941.729.5665 x 113 to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.
