Nonprofit to host inaugural 5K

NonprofitSports

Sep 16

Written By Staff

Paws With A Cause (PAWS), a national nonprofit that provides custom-trained assistance dogs, will host two community events on Saturday, September 20, at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. The organization will debut its inaugural PAWS in the Park 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by the fifth annual Retriever Fever, a free, dog-friendly public event. Proceeds from the 5K will support PAWS programs that match assistance and facility dogs with individuals and organizations across the country.

“Retriever Fever is more than a party—it makes our mission possible,” said Zoey Goehring, Corporate Relations & Events Specialist at Paws With A Cause. “Every race registration, every vendor booth, every donation helps us meet the growing need for assistance and facility dogs.”

PAWS in the Park 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Open to runners, walkers, and dogs
Registration: $30 (includes T-shirt)
Register at: bit.ly/4lappV5

Retriever Fever

Free to attend; no registration required
Includes family- and dog-friendly activities, music, and food trucks
Features Golden Retriever vs. Labrador Retriever races
Local vendors, artists, and nonprofit booths
Vendor application: bit.ly/3GTrc1Y

Last year, Retriever Fever drew more than 1,000 attendees. This year, PAWS aims to raise additional funds to help address program demand and rising operational costs.

For event details or to get involved, visit pawswithacause.org/retriever-fever.

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