Work off those Easter Eggs and join the Itex-Rotary Walk 2013 to help the GSPCA and other worthy causes
Submitted by GSPCA on 11:16, 12th Apr, 2013 |
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Too many Easter Eggs? Why not make the 2013 Itex Rotary walk part of your get fit regime!
The walk has now become one of Guernsey's key fund raising events for local charities and attracts several hundred participants every year determined to complete the nearly forty mile route.
2013 is the sixteenth year that the walk has been held and each year significant sums of money have been raised. In 2012 the walk raised nearly £52,000 and with your help we will hit a similar level this year.
Their chosen charities for 2013 are ourselves (GSPCA), Guernsey Voluntary Service, Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue Service, Friends of the Priaulx Library, St Martin's Day Service, Every Child Our Future.
So don't delay - just register by clicking here now and make a real contribution to some amazing local causes and at the same time improve your fitness levels and achieve something special!
If you need a helping hand with your training programme, have a look at the training section on the Itex Walk website to start you off. And don't forget to download your all-important sponsorship form.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said 'We are very grateful and excited to be part of the Itex-Rotary Walk 2013.'
'Staff and volunteers are already putting their names forward and we are looking forward to the walk in June.'
To see the Itex social media links go to
To see the story of Jethou Bumblebee the grey seal pup please check out this short video from start to finish on how staff rescued him with a lot of help.
To nominate an amazing animal, a special person (in secret!) who has dedicated time to them or any inspirational animal story for the The British Animal Honours 2013, then please go to http://www.itv.com/beontv/british-animal-honours/
There are always animals at the GSPCA looking for good homes from farm birds to rabbits and to see many of them please click here. Felix in the video is our longest stay cat and really needs your help to find a new home.
There are many items on the GSPCA's Wish List and you can see many of them by clicking here including a list of Amazon items which would make a difference to animals in Guernsey.
To download our latest newsletter or become a member of the GSPCA please
The following are events planned for 2013
Every Tuesday during term time between 10.30am and 12pm at the GSPCA we have a coffee morning with bric-a-brac and pet supplies on sale. Please click here for more details
GSPCA Easter & Cupcake Week Pop Up Shop thanks to OSA Recruitment - 23rd - 31st March 2013 -
Saturday 8th June 2013 Itex Walk Guernsey - We are pleased that for 2013 we are one of the nominated charities benefiting from this years walk. To register and find out more click here for more details.
June 2013 - Summer Fayre and Dog Show - more details to follow
4th October - World Animal Day - more details to follow
Fancy doing a sponsored event for the GSPCA? To download a GSPCA Sponsor form please
If you would like to donate to the GSPCA and help us care for animals in Guernsey, you can do so by calling into the Shelter, over the phone on 01481 257261 or by clicking the Paypal button below.
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