Irish Guide Dogs appeal for your help as they launch fundraising drive

After four decades of outstanding service to the visually impaired community and over a decade working with families of children with autism Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is set to launch their most important fundraising campaign since they first began in 1976.

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind’s national campaign Guide Dog Day takes place from April 29th to May 7th. Full details and locations are available at www.guidedogs.ie.

The unique national charity provides life transforming services to over a thousand Clients, their families and communities. They rely entirely on public support for donations that must make up over 80% of the income required to provide these services. The cost of training a puppy up to the standard of work required as a Guide or Assistance Dog is €38,000.