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SUMMARY:Hospice Paws 4 Patients
DESCRIPTION:Can you lend a paw (hand) to help Hospice patients and their loved ones. \nThis September we are calling on all our 4-legged furry friends to grab their leads and humans and complete a month long walking challenge. \nIn this pawsome challenge can you walk 100km to help raise vital funds for the Hospice. \n  \n \n  \nChallenge Details\n  \nDate: September 2025 \nLocation: Anywhere \nRegistration Fee: £5.00 per dog\, FREE for humans \nWhat’s included in the price: Hospice dog bandana\, challenge calendar and Paws 4 Patients dog certificate. Prize for most ‘Handsome Hound’ and ‘Furbulous Fundraiser’. \n  \nIntroducing Peanut modelling a small/medium bandana                         Introducing Cooper modelling a large/x large bandana \n                                                                                                           \n\n\nFundraising\nWe’re asking all our pawsome pals to put their best paw forward and raise £100 which would typically pay for half a day specialist palliative care for patients.   Every perfect pooch who raises the minimum amount of sponsorship will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win a doggy hamper. \n  \nYou can fundraising by using our Hospice Sponsorship Form in your welcome email or ask your human to set up a Just Giving Page and make sure to share amongst your other canine chums and humans.  Here’s the link to the Hospice Just Giving Page. \n  \n  \n  \nLet’s Go Walkies…  \n  \nWhat does Paws 4 Patients involve?\nSupporters on both 4 and 2 legs are encouraged to step up and walk 100km during the month of September 2025.  You can split the distance any way you wish and works out roughly 3.3km per day. \n  \nHow do I record the kilometres?\nAsk your human to complete the mileage card attached in your welcome email once you have signed up.  Alternatively Strava is a free\, easy to use app that can track your kilometres. Link your Just Giving page to Strava so all your pawsome pals can see your progress.  You can also join the Hospice Strava Club and we can give kudos to you and your human. \n  \nIm a puppy\, can I still take part?\nYes\, you can still take part\, but be aware not to over-exercise. The Kennel Club have lots of helpful information\, please click here. \nSome important tips to remember; \n\nGood rule of paw is a ratio of 5 minutes of exercise per month of age (up to twice a day).  For example\, if you’re is 5 months old\, 5×5=25 mins of exercise.\nAs you get older\, you can have longer periods of exercise.\nIt is important to exercise every day to help strengthen your muscles and bones.\nDon’t exercise on a full stomach though as this may contribute to bloating.\n\n  \nBenefits of walking with your 2-legged friend\n\nReduces stress and improve mental wellbeing for your human. Walking is a great way to zone-out and get rid of stress.\nImprove fitness. Encourages you both to be more active.\nLowers blood pressure. Being active can help to prevent high blood pressure for you human.\nDiscover new places. Explore your local area and find beautiful locations along the way with your human.\nWalk and play with your human. Have fun playing with your human while getting in your daily kilometres.\nHelps support Hospice patients and their loved ones. All the money you raise will help fund our free services to those living with a life-limiting illness in Blaenau Gwent.\n\n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
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