Loonies for Lindor - Scrapbooking Day Crop

On Sunday, June 13, 50 ladies gathered at the Cambridge Hall to scrap the day away and raise funds to support National Service Dogs. A total of $2266.50 was raised thanks to donations from the following corporate sponsors and many individuals.

Corporate Sponsors:

  • Zehr's Hespeler- Sue Gatcke
  • In a Pinch Designs
  • Two Scrapbook Friends
  • The Scrapping Turtle
  • Younique Country Retreat
  • The Bon Bon Factory
  • Costco-Tracy
  • Gino's Pizza- Hespeler Location
  • Ninabrook Designs

A special mention to Kathryn McQuillan who requested donations to NSD for her 11th birthday instead of gifts and raised $260.

Thanks also to Jennifer Chaput and Lisa Nyeboer for all their hard work behind the scenes and to Chris McArthur for providing the puppy entertainment.

Dianne Nyeboer (NSD Volunteer and crop organizer)



Thank you students and teachers of Britannia Publi
NSD would like to thank everyone at Britannia Public School in Mississauga for all their support. Students at Britannia raised $2,500 during Autism Awareness Month and sponsored two puppies, Couper and Patsy.

Click here to read two stories written by students at Britannia Public School.



Mantracking

On behalf of everyone at National Service Dogs, I wish to thank the sponsors, participants and volunteers who made our first annual Mantracking event a huge success. Together we raised over $16,000 for children with autism! Well Done Everyone!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE EVENT

Event Sponsors:
Money Mart
Desire 2 Learn
Sport Nutrition Depot


Prize Sponsors:
Telus Mobility
Flag Raiders
The Gun Center at Lovett's
Senior Tours Canada Ltd.
Bonterra Productions - Mantracker
Game Day Fitness
Sundance Balloons
Grand Valley Fortifiers Cambridge
Great Canadian Holidays and Coaches
Adventure Guides
RIM
H2O Ontario Zehrs Conestoga
Dairy Queen Ottawa Street
Boston Pizza
LA Fitness


Event Team: Mara Engel, Linda Zettle, Joyce Barlow, Warren Barlow, Julie Warren, Julie Stevenson, Ross Brethet, Andrew Hall, Melissa Hall and Matt Bellew.

Event Results: (first to last) Spittyashi, Touton, Punch Survivor, Decaire Bears, Chicks in Motion, I Feel Lucky, Hanky Bean, Damaged Inc., The Red Runner, Vicious and Delicious, Team Stealth, Mantrack This, Peel Police, The Fugitives



Charity Auction

NSD CHARITY AUCTION THANK YOU


On behalf of National Service Dogs, I would like to thank all those who generously supported our recent charity auction. Our success would not have been possible without your help. Together we raised $2,500.00 towards an Autism Service Dog for a child on NSD's waiting list.
We look forward to planning next year's auction and hope to see everyone again in 2010!
Thank you once again;


Wendi Goodhew

(NSD volunteer, Auction Chairperson)



2009 Ride for Autism Dogs

National Service Dogs would like to thank everyone that was involved in the Ride for Autism Dogs 2009. With your help we were able to raise $7000 toward our autism program.

57 bikes set off from NSD headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario on a scenic ride to Rocky's Harley Davidson in London. What a beautiful day it was!!! Good times, great company and amazing community togetherness were enjoyed by all.

Special Thanks Too: Rocky's Harley Davidson, Greg and Karen Knickle, CMC

Mirjam Lagro, Garry Stephenson, Lisa Mears, Craig Zaranyik, John Murnahan, Chris McArthur, Linda Zettel, Tammy White, Vicki Salens, Karen Cummings, Judy McCormick, Marie Schermerhorn, Wendi Goodhew, Sarah, Matt and Dani Forbes. Without your help this amazing day could not have happened.

Thank you so much and see you next year!!!



Milk-Bone Canine Heroes

On behalf of everyone at National Service Dogs, I would like to thank the amazing Milk-Bone Team!!

Milk-Bone sponsored 4 children on NSD's waiting list this year and through events such as the All About Pets Show and Woofstock our team hase raised an additional $13,000 for another child! And we are not done yet!

Look for the Milk-Bone and NSD Team at every Toronto Argonauts Home Game. You will have the opportunity to meet autism service dogs in training and purchase tickets to our "Bring Your Dog to the Stadium Event" on November 7, 2009. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to NSD

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT A GAME!



Freak N Leather - Solving the Puzzle Ride

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support this amazing event!!! Freak N Leather and all the participating riders raised over $7000.00 for National Service Dogs autism program!!!

The weather was amazing and everyone had a fabulous ride. We had an excellent time and can not wait for the next event!

A very special thanks to Freak N Leather for hosting the event. Angie and Larry were wonderful hosts. Attila, Tina, Kristina, Mike and Jeff put on such a great party! Hammerhead rocked the house, entertaining the masses. We were so very honoured to be chosen as thier charity of choice as well as being in such great company. We feel like we were treated like family! What a community!

Thank you Freak N Leather!

www.freaknleather.com



Doggie Derby

On June 20 the Martensville Veterinary Hospital hosted their annual Doggie Derby. They had a great turn out and raised over $3200 for Matt and Isaac!

Thank you to everyone who particiapted. Your assistance will help us to provide life altering service dogs to children and families in need!


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