Walk-A-Thon

Paws and Think has several programs for at-risk youth to train puppies and dogs from shelters to become service dogs for children and adults with disabilities or special needs. The at-risk youths…who are educationally-emotionally challenged, incarcerated, pregnant, or are at-risk of suicide…learn life skills as they train their dogs. The training that the youth provide to the dogs helps make the dogs more adoptable, and they are thus spared from euthanasia. The Paws and Think programs are a win:win:win:win for the at-risk youths, the at-risk dogs, the individuals with special needs, and the communities in which they reside. Proceeds from the Walk will support these programs.

WHEN: September 19, 2009 7 A.M. to 5 P.M.

WHERE: On the corner of Port Allegre and Michigan, near 1400 W. 10th St., Indianapolis 46202. (View Map) We will be parking for free in Lot G.

The walk will be a one mile course on a sidewalk along the White River. There are shady spots and benches along the route, and it is stroller accessible. If you can’t make it to the location, you may walk at an alternative site of your choice and record your miles using a pedometer or treadmill. Submit the forms provided on page two of the flyer. We will use 2,000 steps as a mile for our off-site participants.

PLEDGES: Pledges are to be made per mile (2000 pedometer steps per mile) or through a single donation. Please make all checks payable to Paws and Think, or you may use the Make a Donation Button on this site to utilize the PayPal/Credit Card features. If you use the PayPal/Credit Card feature, please forward your reference number to Kate Papke at ktplace@yahoo.com with PAWS in the Subject line (to get credit toward a T-Shirt*) or you can mail your donation to Kate Papke at 4150 S. CR 125 W., New Castle, IN 46362.

Click here to download the flyer and Pledge Sheet

*All participants with contributions over $20 will receive a T-Shirt. There will be Six Prizes to be given on October 7th for: Most miles walked, Most contributions, Youngest walker (youths must walk at least a mile, strollers don’t count), Oldest walker, Largest Group of Walkers, and Farthest walker (farthest walker from another state). Pledges need to be collected and sent no later than October 2nd for credit towards prizes and T-Shirts. Paws and Think, Inc. is a Non-Profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. For questions, contact Kate Papke at ktplace@yahoo.com or call 765-545-0747.