DARLINGTON DOG LOVER GOES FOR ULTIMATE WALKIES
01 March 2010
Sadberge dog lover James Hewitt is planning to raise money for his local Dogs Trust rehoming centre by going for the ultimate walkies next month. In just 12 hours he will take a minimum of 100 resident rescue dogs for a one-on-one walk around the rehoming centre’s fields, covering a distance of at least 50km in just one day.
25 year old James, who works as a Canine Carer at Dogs Trust Darlington, will undertake the challenge on 13th April and is appealing for fellow dog lovers to sponsor him via his Justgiving page www.justgiving.com/James-Hewitt
James explains:
“I’ve set myself this challenge for several reasons. I’m obviously a big dog lover and want to raise money for our canine residents, but I also want to highlight the fact that Dogs Trust Darlington has lots of volunteering opportunities, including dog walking. We would never ask people to cover 50km or walk 100 dogs in one day though!
My work at the centre is quite physical and I’m already responsible for walking around 20 dogs a day, but I’ve started training for the event and am stocking up on plasters for the big day.”
Dogs Trust Darlington cares for around 120 dogs at any one time. For more information on Dogs Trust, James’ challenge or if you are interested in volunteering please contact the centre at Hill House Farm, Sadberge, Co Durham, DL2 1SL or call 01325 333 114.
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Notes to editors
- Interviews available on request. Filming / photographers welcome at Dogs Trust Darlington.
- Anyone wanting to sponsor James can do so at www.justgiving.com/James-Hewitt or by visiting Dogs Trust Darlington Rehoming Centre in Sadberge.
- Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cared for 16,000 dogs last year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres. Dogs Trust has a non-destruction policy.
For more information, interviews or photos please contact
Krystyna McGrath Press Officer
0207 833 7616 krystyna.mcgrath@dogstrust.org.uk