S: Today's topic is the Paws On Parade Annual Walk-A-Thon at River Walk.
D: Paws With A Purpose is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization of dedicated volunteers and their pets who provide Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) services to individuals of all ages with physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs in healthcare facilities and educational programs.
S: That was a mouthful, Sis.
D: And there's more where that came from! We're calling all dogs, dog-lovers, families and friends to walk, run, roll or stroll in support of the Paws With A Purpose Pet Therapy Program.
S: You sure did your homework. Here's some more information:
WHEN: Saturday, June 6th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHAT: There's going to be DOGS, DOGS, DOGS! Hello? The best part! Bagels & Coffee! Lucky Door Prizes!
WHERE: Carrier Park
Directions to Carrier Park
(Amboy Road and Michigan Avenue in West Asheville)
From Biltmore Ave. (just north of Biltmore Village) take Meadow Rd. west. At 2nd traffic light turn left onto Amboy Rd. Go approximately 1 mile and turn left into park opposite Michigan Ave.
From I-240 East take Exit 1C (Amboy Rd.) and turn right into park opposite Michigan Ave.
From I-240 West take exit 2 (Rt. 191, turn left and return to I-240 East to Exit 1C (Amboy Rd.)
D: Nice work, Sparks. So, how can you participate?
Go to www.pawswithapurpose and print out the PAWS on Parade fundraising packet or, for a packet, call Joy at 828-318-7277. Bring your donations with you and walk, run, roll or stroll with the PAWS team. You can turn in your donations prior to the event at Three Dog Bakery, 21 Battery Park, Asheville or the day of the event at the PAWS on Parade check-in table at Carrier Park at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 6th. Rain or shine, enjoy the morning with furry friends and support the PAWS pet therapy program. It’s that easy!
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