Third Party Events
Stay up to date with all the Third Party Events and fundraisers happening on behalf of NSD.
Third Party Events
Do you share NSD’s mission to empower individuals to reach their full potential by providing life-changing heroes… Certified Service Dogs. Why not organize your own fundraiser in support of National Service Dogs? Or support one of the great third-party events listed below. Donor-organized events are a special way you can help NSD get more service dogs to the people who need them.
BigYellowBag Give & Grow Program
The Give and Grow program allows gardeners to get a great deal while raising funds to support the raising and training of Service dogs for Autism and PTSD as well as CAI and Companion dogs. Use code NSD21 when ordering dirt or mulch from BigYellowBag to get a $5 discount! $10 from every bag purchased using our unique code will be donated back to NSD.
Date: March – July 2021
Climb for Veterans
Climb For Veterans has a simple goal, to provide Service Dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD or those wounded in combat who would benefit from having a canine companion. Click here to find out how you can get involved.
Date: August 2021
Last year this event took place and raised over $1600 for National Service Dogs’ PTSD program. We look forward to many years to come.
24 Hours of Heroes
24 hours of Heroes CrossFit Challenge in partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada. The 24 hours of Heroes event started in 2016 with 24 “hero” workouts- CrossFit style workouts that are written and performed to honour fallen servicemen and women to raise some money for Wounded Warriors Canada- a charity that aids Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD. They are typically long and gruelling workouts, meant to push your limits and to remind you of their ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and safety. Find out how you can get involved or participate.
Date: November 2021
Thank you so much for raising funds and awareness through this event.
The NSD Paws Program
NSD’s Paws Program is a fundraising program designed to raise awareness of autism, PTSD and Certified Service Dogs. Paper paws are sold as a point of purchase sale within retail outlets and posted with the donor’s name. The program can be run for any length of time and is often very successful in April as it is National Autism Awareness Month or in August during International Assistance Dogs Week; however, the program can be run at any time throughout the year.
For Information:
Please contact lynne@nsd.on.ca or 519-623-4188, ext. 10 for more information.
Southern Cruisers Jelly Bean Ride
The Southern Cruisers Jelly Bean Ride in support of NSD is an annual charity ride to help get specially trained dogs to those who need them.
Date: August 2021
The Southern Cruisers annual fundraiser for NSD was a great success, raising over $2000 last year. Thank you Southern Cruisers we look forward to next year!
Host Your Own Fundraiser in Support of NSD!
NSD staff are available to help with all aspects of your fundraising event. We’ll provide you with everything you’ll need from promotion, planning and execution. We’ll even arrange an appearance from a puppy-in-training if proximity allows.
Step one: Download a copy of our Third Party Fundraising Package and submit it to be cindy@nsd.on.ca and together we’ll work on making your event a success!
Thank you to those who have already run successful third party events!
- Cambridge Mill Race
- Doggie Dip & Mutt Marketplace
- Thirty-one bags
- Quadro Engineering 50/50 raffle
- Conestoga College with Puppy Play Day
- Melanie Jefferies for hosting Vern’s Holiday Market (Kingston)
- Kayla Tasky for hosting our first Puppy Yoga event
- Epicure Meal Kits
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