There are lots of different ways to help...
Raise Sponsorship
Lots of people will donate to a good cause if someone gives a lead—for
example by undertaking a difficult task, or setting up a group to
do something together. If you like a challenge, then why not think
of something and make it happen? Get in touch and we'll give you all
the support we can.
Donate
Rich? Generous? Both? Neither? Well, anyway, if you wish you can
help save Greyhounds by making a donation. You can just donate as
a one-off, or you can join the 250 Club,
or set up your own regular donation, or include us in your will. Even
very small amounts make a difference - it costs about £3 a day to
keep a dog in kennels, so a few people each giving a few pence regularly
can soon save a whole doggy life. By homing more and more, and by
advertising and holding events, we hope to let more people know what
great pets they are and that all Greyhounds do indeed deserve a life
after racing. Have a look below, where we’re paying tribute to
people who’ve made a difference.
Examples of good people and their generosity...
Race for Life
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Helen Roberts completed 'Race for life' in memory of Robert
Hallam, founder of the Retired Greyhound Trust Woodborough Branch.
Annie, the white and brindle dog pictured above, was the first
dog to be rehomed by Robert through RGT Woodborough some 7 years
ago.
Helen ran the 5 kilometre race in 30 minutes on a very hot
Sunday 4th June 2006 at Victoria Embankment, Nottingham and
with lots of generous sponsorship, managed to raise £375 in
aid of cancer research. Many, many thanks to you all for your
much appreciated help and support. Special thanks go to Kathryn
Hallam for making this such a memorable event.
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The Ethel Wainwright School
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Some of the Year 5 pupils from The Ethel Wainwright School
at Mansfield pay £1 each to participate in an After-School Activity
Club, and they have kindly decided to donate the money raised
to this charity. Three of our volunteers and four Greyhounds
went along to the School in November 2005 to receive a cheque
for £430 and to meet some of the children and their teacher
Mrs Graney.
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Fun Dog Show
Held in aid of RGT Saturday 10th September 2005 Held at "The
Swallows" public house Warsop. The event, which was kindly organised
by Andrea Barthorpe, raised funds in the region of £70.00. The
judge was Mr Billy Simms. Left to Right Andrea Barthorpe, Christine
O'Neil, Swallows Landlady, Front Billy Simms with Best in Show
winner Chalkie
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Body Shop
Thanks to Claire Buckley, who adopted Sally, who arranged and
held a “Body Shop at Home” party on 1 April 2005 in
aid of the RGT. Thanks to Claire and also Sally for showing
just what great pets Greyhounds make!
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Keep young and beautiful with a Greyhound
Adopter Julia Ross used walks with her nine-year-old Greyhound
Foxy Emma to lose a few pounds, and helped us by getting sponsored.
"Emma sets me an example", says Julia, "by being so slim and
elegant. Walking with a Greyhound makes you want to live up
to them!" Julia lost 28 pounds, leaving her, as you see, in
shape to be seen with even the most demanding Greyhound! Her
generous family and friends, and colleagues at Pink
Home Loans, sponsored her for over £200, a real help with
our activities finding more homes and spreading the word about
Greyhounds. Here is Julia presenting the cheque to Philip at
one of our events. Foxy Emma, who of
course is always in shape, enjoyed the occasion too!
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Office Application
This is 'BT Jack' with some of a group of 22 colleagues at
BT Nottingham, who each give 25p a week to keep him in in contented
retirement with Kathryn and Robert (centre). They supporters
visit 'BT Jack' and occasionally Jack has a trip out to the
office in Nottingham where they all work.
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Swimathon
Bethan and Jamie Dinning raised a whopping £220 by swimming
three miles and one mile respectively, and getting sponsorship
for it. Dad's generous workmates deserve a big pat on the back,
too.
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