Helping Paws’ Wag Walk Run Event Scheduled for May 30

Feb. 23, 2009 (Minneapolis) –- Helping Paws will host its annual Wag Walk & Run event on Saturday, May 30. The event is a fundraiser for the volunteer-based nonprofit organization that trains service dogs to further the independence of individuals with physical disabilities.

The event, held at Purgatory Creek Recreation Area in Eden Prairie, features a one mile kid’s run for children 12 and under at 9 a.m., and 5K run/walk for participants 13 and older and their four-legged friends at 9:30 a.m. It also will feature live music by the Blue Drifters between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., as well as the opportunity to meet Helping Paws service dogs in training and watch agility course demonstrations and dog contests.

Helping Paws allows individuals with physical disabilities to lead independent lives. According to one graduate, “Because of Pride I can stay in my own home, live independently and have a job and go out in the community.”

Visit www.helpingpaws.org to register. Registration is $20 in advance for individuals 13 and older and $15 for children under the age of 12, and $25 the day of the race for adults and $20 for children. The registration fee is waived for participants that collect donations of $50 or more.

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