Hello everyone! The Ride for Dog Guides event is just around the corner, and below is a follow-up to the article that was posted in the June Newsletter released earlier this month.
Green Capes is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides, presented by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides!
Join us in the morning on June 21st to kick-start the event with LFC Dog guides, then enjoy a fun ride with refreshments and a BBQ lunch! SIgn up here: https://events.dogguides.com/event/ride
Check out the Green Capes information and merchandise booth at the Breslau facility, and get a free 2025 Dog Guide Puppy Calendar along with a discount on the 2026 calendar that will be coming out in September!
We’d love to see and talk with everyone, so come on down for a day of fun and excitement!
– The GCLC Team
Please see the following message provided by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides:
Oakville → Breslau, ON – Rev your engines! The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Ride for Dog Guides motorcycle event on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Proudly presented by the Green Capes Trust Foundation, this scenic three‑hour ride will begin at the Oakville Training School and wind its way to the Breslau facility near Guelph https://events.dogguides.com/event/ride
Since its inception, the Ride for Dog Guides has raised over $200,000 in support of providing life-changing Dog Guides to Canadians with disabilities. These highly trained service dogs—whether guiding those with visual impairments, assisting during seizures, or supporting children with autism—are offered free of charge and cost $35,000 each to raise, train, and match
Event Highlights:
- Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025
- 8:45 AM registration opens
- 10:00 AM ride kicks off
- Route: Approximately 3 hours from Oakville Training School to Breslau facility
- Registration Fee: $30 per rider or passenger, which includes BBQ lunch and refreshments
- Activities at Finish: BBQ lunch, raffle, live entertainment, and a popular poker‑run format with stops along the route
Accessible Yoga & Wellness Adding a New Dimension
For the first time, the Breslau facility will host an accessible Yoga & Wellness experience—welcoming broader community engagement and offering a relaxing complement to the ride. This initiative supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being for participants and visitors alike.
Why It Matters
- Empowering Independence: Dog Guides enable Canadians with disabilities to live confidently and independently
- Community & Inclusion: This event draws 50–75 riders from across Southern Ontario, uniting them around a common cause events.dogguides.com.
- Major Sponsorship Impact: The Green Capes Trust Foundation’s support amplifies the event’s impact—helping more Canadians receive a Dog Guide at no cost
How to Join or Support:
- Register or Donate at the official Ride site: events.dogguides.com/event/ride
- Contact for queries:
- Phone: (800) 768‑3030 ext. 226
- Email: events@dogguides.com