Dog Walk for Mental Health

Hello Ithaca Dog Hike Group Members:

We have been quiet for awhile and it's time to gear our barkers up of the warm weather ahead.

The first walk is an opportunity for you and your pup to make an impact to a wonderful local charity: NAMI Fingerlakes. NAMI Fingerlakes is the local branch of the national, preeminent mental health organization for support and education--and so many people need help today! We're walking at CASS Park in Ithaca on Saturday, May 4 and last year's event was super fun and successful.

As we all know, dogs are best friends who reduce anxiety, stress and depression and can be "healers" for many health issues. We'll be the only dog group participating in the walk--we're unique, strong proud and our dogs are all champions for a good cause!

Please sign up, go here https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=63854 and join me, ASHA and Elwood, as we show the community that we're the best thing that ever happened to mental health awareness in Ithaca. Even if you donate just $5 - you'll be making a difference, and together, 2 legs and 4--I expect our team will be at the very top!

For a limited time, and up to our $1,000 donation goal, your donations will be matched, so donating $5 for yourself, another $5 will be donated to your best friend!

I'll be back in touch and I look forward to meeting a whole bunch of young your pups at the NAMI walk.

Best
Steve

PS -Super hikes coming up in June and July - details in May.