STEP UP FOR THE PUPS: Rainbow Walk – June 22, 2024

In honour of the dogs we’ve loved and lost, this year we are calling our annual fundraiser ‘Step Up for the Pups: Rainbow Walk’. Funds raised will go towards the medical care of dogs in our foster programs.

We hope you will join us in the Step Up For The Pups fundraiser by participating on June 22, or by donating to/sponsoring  our efforts.  We’d be extremely grateful for any support you can offer, and so would our dogs.

Walk your way:

Participate on June 22nd by walking by yourself or with others (with or without a dog).  You choose where you wish to walk (e.g. your neighbourhood, a park, a trail, or even just within your own home). This year you can also walk with other supporters at Woodbine Park in Toronto! (More details to follow).

How it works:

  • Register
  • Let friends and family know how to pledge/sponsor you
  • Step Up on June 22nd (Alternate date in case of poor air quality is June 23rd)

Click on these links for Complete Details:

How to set up your fundraising page

Fundraising tips

Compete for great prizes:

Most Money Raised

  • $100 gift card will be awarded to the participant who raises the most money!
  • $50 gift card will be awarded to the person who raises the second highest amount of money!
  • $25 gift card will be awarded to the person who raises the third highest amount of money!
  • The team that raises the most gets bragging rights and mention in our newsletter
  • These winners will be determined from the Canada Helps personal fundraising page as at 7 p.m. (EDST) June 25, and by e-transfers to Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program by 7 a.m. June 26

Most Steps

  • $25 gift card will be awarded to the participant with the most steps!
  • Only steps taken on Saturday June 22nd (or June 23rd) until 7pm (EDST) will be counted.
  • Take a screen shot or photo of your step-counting app, Apple Watch, Fitbit, other smartwatch or pedometer at or before 7pm (EDST) on June 22nd, then email it to contest@speakingofdogs.com with Most Steps in the subject line.  Photos must be received no later than 8pm (EDST) June 22nd.
  • Counting your steps is not mandatory, unless you want to enter the contest
  • Distance estimates are not eligible for this prize.

Best Social Media

  • $25 gift card will be awarded to the participant with the Best Social Media presence!
  • On Instagram tag @speakingofdogsrescue in your stories and posts and use the #stepupforthepups2023
  • We’re not able to track your Facebook posts, but you can take a screen capture or picture of your post on Facebook or Instagram showing you taking part in the walk and stating that you’re Stepping Up for the Pups for Speaking of Dogs Rescue.
  • Send your social media photos to contest@speakingofdogs.com . Your social media photos can be sent to us any day on or before June 23rd.
  • Entries must be received by 8pm (EDST) June 23rd.

Winners can choose what gift card they would like, providing we can find it to buy it.

All winners will be announced and contacted on Tuesday June 25th