Newtown Kindness Host 2nd Annual 'Charlotte's Litter' Walk-a-Thon

From Newtown Kindness:

Newtown Kindness will host its second annual Therapy/Comfort Dog Walk-a-thon to support therapy dog programs in educational and societal settings. Funds from the walk-a-thon will support Charlotte’s Litter’s ongoing efforts to advocate for therapy/comfort dogs in schools across Connecticut, training more therapy/comfort dogs on K9 First Responders Units and supporting their dispatch deployment costs, and continued partnership efforts with public and municipal services and local literacy programs. The walk-a-thon is free to register. Participants can register and donate here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlottes-litter-therapycomfort-dog-walk-a-thon-registration-12859542237.

WHERE: Sea Bluff Beach

West Haven, Connecticut

Parking will be available at the event; please look for the attendants

WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014

Rain or shine

10:30 am – 11:30 am Registration

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Opening ceremony

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Walk-a-thon

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Closing celebration and raffle drawing
Raffle includes gift cards to local restaurants and businesses and items from sponsors including Blue Buffalo, Lupine Pet, and Pet Valu

WHO: Newtown Kindness and Charlotte’s Litter are proud to be joined by:

Dr. Elizabeth Feser – Milford Superintendent of Schools

John Lewis – Assistant, West Haven Mayor O’Brien and Fire Chief Patrick Pickering

Phil Vetro – Chairman, Board of Aldermen and Representing Mayor of Milford

David Frei – Director of Communications, Westminster Kennel Club; President & CEO, Angel on a Leash

Cherilyn Frei – Director of Family Support and Chaplin, Ronald McDonald House

About Newtown Kindness

Newtown Kindness is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded subsequent to the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012 in an effort to encourage, facilitate, and recognize the value of kindness. The organization’s mission is to promote kindness as a guiding principle of humanity. To learn more about Newtown Kindness and Charlotte’s Litter, visit: www.newtownkindness.organd www.charlotteslitter.com.

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