Pettycur Bay Holiday Park Raises Funds for Guide Dogs

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This year, Pettycur Bay Holiday Park is once again organizing a Charity Race Night in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the RNLI, and the Wolf-Hirschhorn Trust. The event, sponsored by various businesses and individuals, will feature eight fun races, including horse racing, and will take place in the Park's Images Suite at 8pm. The Park has already raised enough funds to name one Guide Dog puppy, and is on track to name a second, with enough donations from the event expected to cover the costs of a second puppy's training.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Charity Race Night at Pettycur Bay Holiday Park will take place on Friday at 8pm in the Park's Images Suite.
  • The event is in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the RNLI, and the Wolf-Hirschhorn Trust, with the Park having already raised funds to name one Guide Dog puppy.
  • The Park expects to raise enough money to name a second puppy at the event, with £2,500 or more necessary to name the puppy and £5,000 supporting its training.
  • The Park also plans to involve local schools in the naming process for the puppy, either through a competition or by collaborating with primary school children.
  • The event is a fundraiser for local businesses, allowing them to sponsor a race and get their name out there.
  • The Park has already named one Guide Dog puppy as a result of its continuous fundraising efforts over the past few years.
  • The Park's fundraising efforts have included events such as the Annual Caravan Show in May, Christmas Fayres, and other events.
  • The Park's general manager, Janet Murray, expects the final amount needed to name the puppy to be raised at the Charity Race Night.

Statistics:

  • £2,500 is the amount needed to name a Guide Dog puppy, with £5,000 supporting its training.
  • £10,000 supports the lifetime cost of a dog.
  • The Park has already raised enough funds to name one Guide Dog puppy.
  • The Park has raised funds through various events, including the Annual Caravan Show, Christmas Fayres, and other events.

Sources:

  • Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
  • Guide Dogs for the Blind
  • RNLI
  • Wolf-Hirschhorn Trust