Hike for Hope | One Step, One Paw At A Time
[Image Description: Roo, Loz & Ditts with three Guide & Assistance Dogs, with Hike for Hope branding.]
See Differently is proud to partner with Triple M Adelaide for this year’s Hike for Hope on Friday 23 October, raising vital funds for our Guide & Assistance Dog programs.
Each year, the Triple M Adelaide brekky team takes on a 30km hike to support a South Australian charity. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as the charity partner, with Roo, Ditts and Loz walking to help more South Australians access the life-changing support of a See Differently Guide or Assistance Dog.
Meet Hope
As we Hike for Hope, we’re also literally hiking for Hope!
Meet Hope, one of our newest puppies, born in July and already beginning her journey to become a life changer for someone who is blind or a veteran living with PTSD.
Right now, Hope is busy doing all the things puppies do, playing, learning basic commands, exploring her surroundings and, of course, enjoying plenty of cuddles.
Yet, as she grows, she’ll begin learning the skills she needs for her future career as a working See Differently Guide or Assistance dog.
Hope is just one of nearly 100 puppies and young dogs being cared for and trained by See Differently and our incredible community of volunteers, all on their own journey to changing lives.
[Image Description: Black puppy sitting on a green blanket with a Guide & Assistance Dog training jacket.]
From Puppies To Life Changers
Turning a talented puppy into a See Differently Guide or Assistance Dog takes time, expertise, resources and a whole community.
More than 250 volunteers help care for our puppies throughout their journey, alongside our dedicated Guide & Assistance Dog teams.
Some dogs will go on to become Guide Dogs, supporting people who are legally blind. Others may become Assistance Dogs through our OPK9 program, supporting veterans living with PTSD.
Every dog has their own strengths and personality, and our team works to find the career and eventual partnership that is right for each one.
[Image Description: Yellow OPK9 Assistance dog looking at the camera comforting Veteran.]
Support Life Changing Partnerships
On Friday 23 October, every step of the Hike for Hope will help support puppies like Hope as they work towards becoming life-changing Guide & Assistance Dogs.
Every step we grow stronger as our community grows in hope.
Your donation will help provide the training, care and resources our puppies need to take their next steps towards another life-changing partnership becoming a possibility.
Every step taken during Hike for Hope, and every donation received, helps puppies like Hope become the life changers of tomorrow.
One step. One paw at a time.