Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are challenging visitors to DFS Crufts 2010, from 11 – 14 March, to see how far they walk during their visit and support the charity at the same time.
Ruth Dunkin, Events Manager for Hearing Dogs said, ‘Having been to Crufts over the last few years, people are always commenting on how far they must have walked around the five halls, the Pavilion and the Arena, and certainly our feet know we’ve covered a fair distance after four days there - so, for 2010 we thought we’d give people the chance to find out by taking part in our Walkathon’.
To take part, people should head straight for the Hearing Dogs stand, (Hall 2 stand 52) when they arrive at DFS Crufts. For a minimum donation of £10, they will then get an Olymp Miles Pedometer which has a RRP of £25. After having this set to their stride, this will then record the number of steps and miles covered during the day. At the end of the day this distance can to be logged back at the Hearing Dogs stand, where they can also find out how many calories they have burnt – what better excuse to indulge in a cream bun on the way home!
Caroline Kisko, Communications Director at the Kennel Club, says “We know that the dogs are healthy and happy and fit for function at DFS Crufts - now it is time for the humans to prove just how fit they are. The Kennel Club is delighted to help Hearing Dogs with this innovative idea at this year’s show and look forward to seeing how many miles our visitors clock up.”
Caroline continued, “The staff at the show are especially fascinated to find out just how many miles they walk!”
It is hoped that the Walkathon will attract over 2,000 participants, and all those joining in will also get the chance to predict how far everyone will walk, to be entered into a draw to win a fantastic prize!
