Nichole Vandenbos

Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides 2024/2025

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This May I’m participating in the walk for dog guides to help disabled Canadians like me!

Hi friends! 

This May I will be participating in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides benefitting the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This incredible organization provides dog guides at no cost to disabled Canadians, training , pairing, and supporting the journey of having a dog guide. Dog guides are truly furry little change makers - they give people with disabilities independence & confidence to navigate the world.

In July of 2024 I found out that I had been matched with my dog guide Blunden, and after 3 weeks of training I brought her home in August! She has truly changed my life so much: 

•I don’t worry that I won’t hear a fire alarm while I am sleeping, because I trust her to wake me up

•I don’t worry that I will miss a knock from a delivery driver - I used to have to sit by the door for hours if I was expecting something.

•Having a furry companion wake me up to my alarm instead of an aggressive bed shaker has improved my morning moods

•I never miss my name being called at appointments, because she knows to alert me!

•Setting a timer for the kitchen beeps like the oven or stove decreases the risk of, well, burning my apartment down. 

By donating, you’re helping disabled Canadians like me bring a furry change maker into our lives and empowering us beyond words. It costs $35,000 to train and match a dog guide, so please donate and support me in the walk for dog guides so that other disabled Canadians can experience the changes they bring to our lives too. 🩷

Thank you to my Sponsors

$100

Vandenbos Joey And Margie

$50

Rosanne Nagelmakers

I have loved following the journey of your personal experience with Blunden. And meeting her in person too!

$25

Louise

I'm so happy that you have peace of mind with Blunden in your life! xo

$22

Meg Harris

$13

Callie_loml

$10

Joe Williams