Supporting Paws for a Cause & St Cuthbert’s Hospice

Emma Pattison, Marketing Executive kindly volunteered at Paws for a Cause, a fundraising event for St Cuthbert's Hospice on Sunday 11th October 2009. 

Information about the event is below.

101 Dalmations… (and Labradors, Poodles, Terriers and more!)

Over a hundred dogs gathered in Chester-le-Street on Sunday to lend a paw to St Cuthbert's Hospice, Paws for a Cause.  The Hospice's first sponsored dog walk, saw an army of dogs and families taking a Sunday morning stroll around the riverside in Chester-le-Street to raise vital funds for the Durham-based charity.

Dog walkers enjoyed a perfect Autumn day… as they completed the picturesque three mile route.  The walk was launched at 10.30am by TV presenter Pip Tomson, who also took part with her Tibetan Terrier.

St Cuthbert's Hospice provides care and support free of charge to people with life threatening conditions in Durham, Chester le Street and Derwentside. The Hospice must raise £1 million each year through voluntary donations and fundraising events, in order to continue providing these services to the local community.

It is hoped that Paws for a Cause has raised around £9,000, which could potentially pay for 25 people to have an overnight stay at St Cuthbert's Hospice.

"We're thrilled that so many people have got behind Paws for a Cause in its first ever year," said Rachel Jobson, a fundraiser at St Cuthbert's Hospice.

"There's been a great atmosphere today and people have raised a fantastic amount of funds for the Hospice, which will make a real difference to local families. Thank you to our sponsors Abbey Vets Centres, as well as everyone who registered or sponsored a dog. And of course, I would also like to say a special thank you to all the dogs!"