As runners step up their training for the peak of the running season, and walkers prepare for challenging routes this summer, a Cumbrian animal charity is calling for their support.
Eden Animal Rescue is asking any runners and walkers taking part in an event to turn their kilometres into cash through sponsorship.
The charity is currently working to raise £500,000 to fund new kennels at their base at Moorlands Head Farm near Penrith, and hopes runners will use their efforts to support their appeal.
Manager of Eden Animal Rescue’s centre, Sarah Bean said: “We know there are many enthusiastic runners in Cumbria, and we are asking them if they would encourage people to sponsor them to complete their races – from 5k run runs through to marathons and fell runs. Every step could make a real difference for our appeal.
“Work on the drainage has begun to create a new kennel that will home 20 dog between arriving at the centre and getting a new home.
“Previously, we have been fortunate to have people running in the Great North Run and London Marathon for Eden Animal Rescue, but there are so many other races in the running calendar, especially here in Cumbria.
“Last year a team, organised by former Eden Animal Rescue’s Animal Care Assistant, Sarah Harrison organised a sponsored walk along the 21mile Ullswater and raised £1,148.
“Every donation makes a positive difference to our appeal, and we can help support by providing sponsorship forms.”
Chair of Eden Animal Rescue, Chris Cheetham said: “We are so grateful for the support we have had previously from the running community and hope runners will use their races to help us again.
“As building material prices have risen, so has the cost of building our new kennels. However, we need the building for the dogs in our care.
“Every penny helps towards funding this major work which will secure the future for our dogs for many years to come
More information about the new kennel block and ways to donate are available on the Eden Animal Rescue website www.edenanimalrescue.org.uk
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Left-to-right Peter Wyatt, Alex Bowness, Animal care Assistant, Margaret McCall, Eden Animal Rescue Office Administrator, Vicki Broughton, Animal Care Manager, Chris Bowness, Sarah Harrison- Wyatt with Cuillin the dog after completing the 21mile Ullswater and raised £1,148.
