Save the date for the fourth annual CNIB Guide Dogs Pup Crawl!
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Get your sneakers ready! The fourth annual CNIB Guide Dogs Pup Crawl is coming back this year on April 17 and will run for six amazing weeks. This virtual five-kilometre fundraising event is an amazing way to stay active, all while supporting guide dogs and handlers across Canada. That’s a win/win!
We hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us! Your participation in this year’s Pup Crawl will help raise funds to meet the growing demands for qualified guide dogs in Canada. Whether you walk, jog, run, dance, skip, or even crawl, you’ll be getting active for a fantastic cause. (Plus, it’s fun!)
Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s event, including how and when to register, by visiting CNIB Pup Crawl. The countdown is on!
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