Community Corner
Bark for Life Dog Wash Beats Out the Storm
Penn Liberty Bank hosted a Bark for Life dog wash fundraiser on Saturday.
Bark for Life volunteers, Penn Liberty Bank staff and troops from Troop 529 out of Gibraltar, Pa. all volunteered their time to help the Bark for Life Dog Wash at in Limerick Saturday, despite the oncoming inclement weather.
Bark for Life is a Relay for Life fundraising event that recognizes dogs throughout the community. All of the proceeds made at any Bark for Life event are given to the Relay for Life, which in turn benefits the American Cancer Society.
"I find this really rewarding," said Joann Smith, Bark for Life Volunteer. "It just does so much good for people, and everyone knows someone who has had cancer. [Dogs] give us love and ask for nothing in return."
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Bark for Life fundraisers give the community a chance to bring its dogs out to participate in different events, while at the same time raising money for cancer research. It helps get the community involved and showcases local businesses, schools and organizations.
"We are really looking to get exposure in the community," said , assistang vice president at Penn Liberty Bank. "Not just for us, but also help other organizations out in whatever way we can. Whether it’s doing a dog wash, car wash, volunteering at church and school fairs, we always want to be there."
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Penn Liberty Bank hosted the Bark for Life Dog Wash, where $10 could get your playful friend a nice clean bath. In addition to the dog wash, Old English Grooming was there providing toe nail clipping, ear cleaning and more, with all the proceeds raised going to the Bark for Life. The Bark for Life volunteers are a group of dedicated individuals that does this for the true love of what they do.
"This is my third year with them, and it’s a fun event for a good cause," said Chris Dudek, Bark for Life volunteer. "We do a lot of different events: we do a dog walk every year, Santas photos, Easter Bunny photos, etc. It’s fun to come out here and see all the different dogs. It’s all for the American Cancer Society and we always have a great support from the community."
