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A 300-mile wheelchair ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America
But this year, one courageous woman plans to raise funds for the GDA by driving her electric wheelchair 300 miles from Seattle to Spokane. Tania Finlayson, who has cerebral palsy and is the wife of IAM District 751 member Ken Finlayson, will make the journey June 8-11. You can follow her progress online at her Facebook page, but more importantly, you can support her fundraising efforts by contributing online.
“My goal is to raise $42,000,” Tania says, “which is the cost to pair a blind or visually impaired person with their very own trained guide dog free-of-charge, and allow the person to pursue their goals with increased mobility and independence; which is something I cherish every day.”
Here’s Tania at a recent IAM 751-C meeting describing her plans:
This AFL-CIO-produced video explains the difference this incredible organization makes in people’s lives.
Please click here to make your own tax-deductible contribution to support Tania Finlayson’s 300-mile ride for the Guide Dogs of America. This organization receives no government money and relies solely on the contributions of individuals like you.
It costs $42,000 or more — which includes the cost of training the dog and providing instruction for the guide dog user — in order to provide a guide dog for a visually impaired person. But you can’t put a price on the difference it makes in people’s lives.