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Greyhound Friends Kennel invites area residents to take a lengthy run or stroll with a pet, friend or family member while supporting local greyhounds and other breeds by participating in Greyhound Friends’ first-ever 5K Walk/Run Fundraiser. The event will be held at 167 Saddle Hille Road, Hopkinton, on Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. (check-in 8-8:45 a.m.)
The course for this rain or shine event runs through a quiet country neighborhood and ends at the Greyhound Friends Kennel in Hopkinton. Ways to participate include walking/running, cheering participants from the sidelines, or becoming a volunteer, vendor or event sponsor.
Participants receive an event t-shirt. The $40 registration fee is tax deductible and benefits both Greyhound Friends and the wonderful dogs in their care.
Baby strollers are allowed, as are well-behaved dogs. All registrants must be 18 years of age or older to register or 13 years of age with parental permission. Refreshments are available at the finish line.
A raffle will be held and vendors will be on hand following the event. Greyhound Friends Kennel will be open during the event for those who want to visit with greyhounds and other breeds available for adoption.
Visit greyhoundfds.org and click on the event link to sign up, become a sponsor or find for more information. Interested parties may also email Melissa at melissagrae@gmail.com for further information.
Founded by Sherborn resident Louise Coleman, Greyhound Friends Inc.is a small non-profit organization dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible loving homes.
Since its inception in 1983, Greyhound Friends has found homes for thousands of dogs and has recently expanded their services to include caring for other dog breeds including beagles and hound crosses. Please call (508-435-5969) or visit www.greyhound.org for more information.
